DAZN NFL panel predictions: Will the Seahawks or Patriots win Super Bowl LX?

Super Bowl LX is almost upon us, and the NFL world awaits to see whether the New England Patriots or Seattle Seahawks claim glory in a rematch of their last meeting on the big stage 11 years ago.

Will the Patriots' Mike Vrabel and Drake Maye begin their partnership by winning it all at their first attempt, or can the 'Dark Side' of Seattle gain revenge where the 'Legion of Boom' fell short in Super Bowl XLIX?

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In the meantime, the DAZN News NFL team has been debating who they think will claim the Vince Lombardi Trophy.

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Super Bowl LX date and kickoff time

Super Bowl LX will take place on Sunday, February 8, at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California. 

The game will kick off at 11.30pm in the UK, 6.30pm on the East Coast, which means a 3.30pm start Pacific Time.

• Date: Sunday, February 8
• Kickoff time: 11.30pm GMT / 6.30pm ET / 3.30pm PT

Who will win Super Bowl LX, and why?

Jason Abbey - Seattle Seahawks

The Patriots’ run defense has been outstanding throughout the postseason, and if that continues, Kenneth Walker may struggle. But I don’t think that matchup is the most decisive to Seattle's success.

New England's secondary is a tough, talented unit, and with elite cornerback Christian Gonzalez set to shadow Smith-Njigba, the Offensive Player of the Year will need to be at his very best.

But Smith-Njigba has thrived against man-heavy coverage schemes such as the one the Patriots’ defense employs, meaning the 23-year-old could continue his strong form.

Crucially, even if Gonzalez wins that battle and keeps JSN contained, Kupp and others should benefit.

At quarterback, Sam Darnold isn't on Maye's level, but he has gone strength to strength, albeit against inferior defenses in the postseason.

Maye has struggled in recent weeks, but I’m giving him a pass. The Chargers, Texans, and Broncos - despite their offensive issues - all boast excellent defenses, and the elements haven't been kind.

The weather won’t be a problem on Sunday, but the matchup for Maye doesn’t get any easier. Even if he wakes up from his postseason slumber, Aden Durde’s defense has what it takes to keep him contained.

With Byron Murphy, Leonard Williams, Ernest Jones, Devon Witherspoon, and a healthy Nick Emmanwori, I think the ‘Dark Side’ gives Seattle the edge.

I have no dog in this fight, but there’s a certain justice in Seattle getting revenge after that call and that Malcolm Butler play in Super Bowl XLIX. I’m leaning toward a Seahawks win, 27-24.

Ryan Baldi - Seattle Seahawks

The Patriots have the more talented quarterback, but Maye has looked a little shaky so far in the playoffs, while Darnold, despite injury concerns, has been very good, even tidying up the turnover issues he had in the regular season.

I like the coaching and play calling on both sides, but the Seahawks have a big talent advantage and their defense is the by far best unit in this matchup. I’m going with Seattle to win 24-17.

Steven Muehlhausen - New England Patriots

The two best teams in the NFL are meeting in the biggest game of the year. The weather will be pretty much perfect, so neither the Patriots nor Seahawks will be at a disadvantage.

I have a feeling it will come down to quarterbacks Drake Maye and Sam Darnold. Which one makes the big play? It will be Maye leading the Patriots down the field in the final two minutes to give New England its first Lombardi Trophy without Tom Brady. 35-31 Patriots.

Rudi Schuller - Seattle Seahawks

It's hard to see the Seahawks losing this one.

Seattle's the most balanced team of the two, and I find it difficult to see how New England will penetrate the NFL's best defense enough to gain the advantage. Even so, the Seahawks' offense has also come up big in the playoffs and showed why they are truly a two-way threat.

Unless Drake Maye really goes off in the Super Bowl - and he's actually regressed in the playoffs - Seattle should be heavily favoured to walk away with the Lombardi Trophy.

And even if Maye finally puts together a truly impressive postseason performance for the first time, it still might not be enough against the stingy Seahawks.

Mark Lelinwalla - Seattle Seahawks

That Drake Maye has been rattled with 15 sacks and six fumbles through these playoffs doesn't sit well with me. Not when the Seattle Seahawks' defense, the NFL's best, allowing a stingy 17.2 points per game, is up next.

Expect the Seahawks' defensive line to get to Maye, with Sam Darnold protecting the ball enough to help set up major fireworks for Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Rashid Shaheed and Kenneth Walker III on offense.

The Seahawks win comfortably.