Patriots and Seahawks Face Off in Super Bowl with Player-Focused Betting Specials
The Seahawks and Patriots, initially long shots for the Super Bowl, now promise substantial payouts for early bettors, while sportsbooks introduce engaging prop bets.
Both the Seahawks and Patriots entered the season as long shots to reach the Super Bowl. Anyone who wagered even $10 on either team's futures is now looking at a substantial payout.
With the matchup set, sportsbooks are capitalizing on the moment by rolling out player-themed prop betsโgiving late-arriving bettors fresh opportunities to get action on the game.
Key Prop Bets at DraftKings (as of Jan. 26)
Drake Maye Specials
The Patriots' second-year quarterback has made his case for regular-season MVP after guiding New England to its 12th Super Bowl appearance. Maye threw for 4,394 yards and 31 touchdowns during the regular season, adding four rushing TDs.
- "Maye-King a Champion": Maye to have 4+ passing TDs or 2+ rushing TDs: +950 ($10 bet wins $105)
- "50 Shades of Maye": Maye to have 50+ rushing yards or a 50+ yard completion: +145 ($10 bet wins $24.50)
Sam Darnold
The Seahawks signed Darnold to a three-year, $110.5 million contract in March 2025 after Minnesota declined to retain him. The move paid immediate dividends. Darnold threw for 4,048 yards and 25 touchdowns during the 2025 regular season, though he recorded no rushing TDs.
- "Ghost Buster": Darnold to have 3+ passing TDs or 1+ rushing TD: +220 ($10 bet wins $32)
Receiver Props
- "Return of the Mack": Mack Hollins to have 2+ receptions in each half: +850 ($10 bet wins $95)
- "Big Game Hunter": Hunter Henry to have 3+ receptions in each half: +1000 ($10 bet wins $110)
- "Boutte Call": Kayshon Boutte to score a 40+ yard receiving TD: +1500 ($10 bet wins $160)
- "JSN SZN": Jaxon Smith-Njigba to have 4+ receptions in each half: +350 ($10 bet wins $45)
Smith-Njigba is the heavy favorite for Offensive Player of the Year, closing the regular season with 119 receptions (fourth in the league) and 1,793 receiving yards (first in the league).
Running Back & Other Props
- "Mondre All Day": Rhamondre Stevenson to have 100+ rushing yards or 40+ receiving yards: +200 ($10 bet wins $30)
- "Kupp in Clutch": Cooper Kupp to have 25+ receiving yards in the second half: +175 ($10 bet wins $27.50)
Kupp was named Super Bowl LVI MVP after recording eight catches for 92 yards and two touchdowns in that game.
