"In the days leading up to Super Bowl LX between the Patriots and the Seahawks, we're going to hear a lot about how Seattle is the favorite and nearly every analyst is following bettors by choosing them by far and wide to win the next Lombardi Trophy. A majority of those who have already made their picks have suggested New England has no chance, and their reasons are along the same lines."
"Because they're being so overlooked, particularly Drake Maye due to his playoff performance, Wright made sure to point out that the second-year quarterback could play as well as he did during the regular season, which is scarier than people are willing to admit. If Maye plays up to the MVP level he showed during the regular season, and the defense plays as well as they have in the playoffs, there's no reason the Patriots can't defy the odds and win the Super Bowl."
Seattle enters Super Bowl LX as a heavy favorite, with most analysts and bettors backing the Seahawks and dismissing New England's chances. Many point to Patriots' playoff struggles, especially rookie Drake Maye's uneven postseason performance. Nick Wright highlighted an overlooked counterpoint: Maye could return to his regular-season, MVP-level play, and New England's defense has excelled in the playoffs. If Maye regains form and the defense maintains its intensity, the Patriots could overcome the odds. Being underestimated has benefited New England historically, making their upset potential more plausible than pundits acknowledge.
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