Patriots vs. Seahawks (-4½)
We’ll gather on Super Bowl night
Watching Pats and ‘Hawks in our homes
A matchup that’s feeling just right
Since we don’t have to look at Mahomes
Philadelphia Eagles defensive tackle Milton Williams (93) sacks Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) during the first half of the NFL Super Bowl 59 football game, Sunday, Feb. 9, 2025, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
Sam Darnold is here, but not Vikes
Enough to make ‘Sota fans queasy
Sunday, as blood pressure spikes
They’ll just blame it all on ol’ Kwesi
Minnesota Vikings general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah, right, speaks with quarterback J.J. McCarthy before an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Thursday, Dec. 25, 2025, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
Some gambling fever we’re getting
In our Land of 10,000 Lakes
Throughout the Bay Area, we’re betting
Over under: a half-dozen quakes
Paul Budde Sr. Vice President of Catastrophe Modeling discussed the damage from the 6.5 Cambria earthquake, with staff researchers at the Benfield, Bloomington, Mn., firm, that shook San Francisco and Los Angels, California, Dec. 22, 2003 , . sd 6-18-04
On TV, the ‘cast might be awful
Hearing Collinsworth on NBC
But really, we all should be thankful
Game’s gonna be Paul Allen-free
Minnesota Vikings radio announcer Paul Allen walks on the field before an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Sunday, Sept. 10, 2023, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
New England’s offense will start slow
Its sieve-like O line sowing doubt
By the end of first quarter we’ll know:
It’s time for a Stefon Diggs pout
FILE – New England Patriots wide receiver Stefon Diggs (8) leaves the field following an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Nov 23, 2025, in Cincinnati, Ohio. (AP Photo/Peter Joneleit, File)
Seattle up 10 at the half
The 12th Man’s outlook ever sunny
Then nation gets ready to laugh
At Trump’s loony tweets on Bad Bunny
FILE – Bad Bunny performs during the iHeartRadio Music Awards in Los Angeles on March 17, 2025. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello, File)
In third, Maye tries lighting the fuse
For reviving Pats’ passing attack
But Schefter puts out Breaking News:
You can’t throw too well on your back
New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye (10) passes against the Houston Texans during the second half of an NFL divisional playoff football game, Sunday, Jan. 18, 2026, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Robert F. Bukaty)
At game’s end, the Seahawks are kings
Draped in rarest Fanatics apparel
The reason Seattle got rings:
It’s no longer coached by Pete Carroll
Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll, center, watches as players react after Russell Wilson was intercepted by New England Patriots strong safety Malcolm Butler during the second half of NFL Super Bowl XLIX football game Sunday, Feb. 1, 2015, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
Pick: Seahawks 27, Patriots 13
Record
Last week
1-1 straight up
0-2 vs. spread
Season
171-112-1 straight up (.605)
135-149 vs. spread (.469)
All-time (2003-26)
3990-2213-15 straight up (.643)
3046-3028-145 vs spread (.502)
Coming Tuesday: Our extra-special Loop Ten countdown of all things Super Bowl LX.
You can hear Kevin Cusick on Thursdays on Bob Sansevere’s “BS Show” podcast on iTunes. You can follow Kevin on X– @theloopnow. He can be reached at kcusick@pioneerpress.com.
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