The New England Patriots and the Seattle Seahawks are playing for pro football’s ultimate prize — the Lombardi Trophy — in Super Bowl LX.

The Seahawks (16-3) are the pregame favorite, led by the NFL’s No. 1 scoring defense, veteran quarterback Sam Darnold and explosive wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba. They were the top seed in the NFC, and they showed why in the playoffs as they smashed the San Francisco 49ers and then won a thriller against the Los Angeles Rams.

The Patriots (17-3) are powered by second-year quarterback Drake Maye — who finished second in MVP voting this year — and a top-5 scoring defense of their own. They were the AFC’s second seed in the playoffs, and they smothered the Los Angeles Chargers and the Houston Texans before winning a snowy battle against the Denver Broncos.

These two teams faced off in the Super Bowl 11 years ago, and it gave us one of the most dramatic endings in league history: a last-minute interception by the Patriots’ Malcolm Butler when the Seahawks were just one yard away from the potential game-winning touchdown.

Seahawks tight end AJ Barner celebrates after his touchdown catch in the fourth quarter extended Seattle's lead.
Seahawks tight end AJ Barner celebrates after his touchdown catch in the fourth quarter extended Seattle's lead.
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Seahawks defensive tackle Byron Murphy II recovers a fumble he forced on Patriots quarterback Drake Maye, not pictured, during the third quarter.
Seahawks defensive tackle Byron Murphy II recovers a fumble he forced on Patriots quarterback Drake Maye, not pictured, during the third quarter.
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Seahawks kicker Jason Myers smiles after hitting his fourth field goal of the game to give Seattle a 12-0 lead in the third quarter.
Seahawks kicker Jason Myers smiles after hitting his fourth field goal of the game to give Seattle a 12-0 lead in the third quarter.
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Patriots cornerback Christian Gonzalez, right, breaks up a pass intended for Cooper Kupp during the second half.
Patriots cornerback Christian Gonzalez, right, breaks up a pass intended for Cooper Kupp during the second half.
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Performers from the Bad Bunny halftime show celebrate outside Levi's Stadium after the performance.
Performers from the Bad Bunny halftime show celebrate outside Levi's Stadium after the performance.
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Puerto Rican singer Bad Bunny performs during his <a href="index.php?page=&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2Fsport%2Flive-news%2Fsuper-bowl-seahawks-patriots-02-08-26%3Fpost-id%3Dcmkzxiy2t002427p69s5ec34t">halftime show</a>. As promised, he brought his island to the stage with him.
Puerto Rican singer Bad Bunny performs during his halftime show. As promised, he brought his island to the stage with him.
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Lady Gaga <a href="index.php?page=&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2Fsport%2Flive-news%2Fsuper-bowl-seahawks-patriots-02-08-26%3Fpost-id%3Dcmleg0f9200003b6qjn1smfpn">performs “Die With a Smile”</a> during the halftime show.
Lady Gaga performs “Die With a Smile” during the halftime show.
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A wide view of Levi's Stadium during the halftiime show.
A wide view of Levi's Stadium during the halftiime show.
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Bad Bunny’s <a href="index.php?page=&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2Fsport%2Flive-news%2Fsuper-bowl-seahawks-patriots-02-08-26%3Fpost-id%3Dcmkzxiy2t002427p69s5ec34t">all-white outfit</a> fit his reputation for adventurous, subversive style — and a long history of using clothes, and his platform, to make a point.
Bad Bunny’s all-white outfit fit his reputation for adventurous, subversive style — and a long history of using clothes, and his platform, to make a point.
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Bad Bunny is caught by performers after a mid-performance jump.
Bad Bunny is caught by performers after a mid-performance jump.
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A halftime performer looks out from some of the tropical foliage that lined the field for Bad Bunny's halftime show.
A halftime performer looks out from some of the tropical foliage that lined the field for Bad Bunny's halftime show.
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Bad Bunny, left, performs during his show.
Bad Bunny, left, performs during his show.
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Dancers perform during the Bad Bunny show.
Dancers perform during the Bad Bunny show.
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Fireworks fill the sky during the halftime show. On the screen was a message that said "The only thing more powerful than hate is love."
Fireworks fill the sky during the halftime show. On the screen was a message that said "The only thing more powerful than hate is love."
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Actor Pedro Pascal, center, <a href="index.php?page=&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2Fsport%2Flive-news%2Fsuper-bowl-seahawks-patriots-02-08-26%3Fpost-id%3Dcmlehqfax00053b6qzvfqqsfs">made a cameo</a> during the Bad Bunny halftime show. At right are musicians Karol G and Cardi B.
Actor Pedro Pascal, center, made a cameo during the Bad Bunny halftime show. At right are musicians Karol G and Cardi B.
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Another prominent Puerto Rican musician, Ricky Martin, sings during the show.
Another prominent Puerto Rican musician, Ricky Martin, sings during the show.
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Bad Bunny dances on top of a truck.
Bad Bunny dances on top of a truck.
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A wedding is portrayed during the halftime show.
A wedding is portrayed during the halftime show.
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Bad Bunny fans without Super Bowl tickets stand outside Levi's Stadium trying to hear the halftime show
Bad Bunny fans without Super Bowl tickets stand outside Levi's Stadium trying to hear the halftime show
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Bad Bunny opened his show with his hit “Tití Me Preguntó” before transitioning to “Yo Perreo Sola," <a href="index.php?page=&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2Fsport%2Flive-news%2Fsuper-bowl-seahawks-patriots-02-08-26%3Fpost-id%3Dcmleh6vfl00053b6skqrbwsia">which translates in English to “I Twerk Alone.”</a>
Bad Bunny opened his show with his hit “Tití Me Preguntó” before transitioning to “Yo Perreo Sola," which translates in English to “I Twerk Alone.”
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Darnold is pressured by the New England Patriots' Harold Landry III during the second quarter of the game. The Seahawks went into halftime with a 9-0 lead.
Darnold is pressured by the New England Patriots' Harold Landry III during the second quarter of the game. The Seahawks went into halftime with a 9-0 lead.
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Patriots cheerleaders perform during the first half.
Patriots cheerleaders perform during the first half.
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Maye is sacked by Seahawks cornerback Devon Witherspoon in the first half.
Maye is sacked by Seahawks cornerback Devon Witherspoon in the first half.
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Maye hands off to running back Rhamondre Stevenson deep in New England territory.
Maye hands off to running back Rhamondre Stevenson deep in New England territory.
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Gonzalez breaks up a deep pass intended for Rashid Shaheed during the second quarter.
Gonzalez breaks up a deep pass intended for Rashid Shaheed during the second quarter.
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Seahawks defensive end Rylie Mills celebrates after sacking Maye in the first half.
Seahawks defensive end Rylie Mills celebrates after sacking Maye in the first half.
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Darnold takes a snap early in the game.
Darnold takes a snap early in the game.
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Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel reacts to a play in the second quarter.
Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel reacts to a play in the second quarter.
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Stevenson makes a catch in the first quarter.
Stevenson makes a catch in the first quarter.
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Seahawks head coach Mike MacDonald watches from the sidelines during the first half.
Seahawks head coach Mike MacDonald watches from the sidelines during the first half.
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Seahawks linebacker Derick Hall celebrates after sacking Maye during the first quarter.
Seahawks linebacker Derick Hall celebrates after sacking Maye during the first quarter.
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Fans take in the game at Levi's Stadium, which is home to the NFL's San Francisco 49ers.
Fans take in the game at Levi's Stadium, which is home to the NFL's San Francisco 49ers.
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Barner is tackled after catching a pass on the game's opening drive. Seattle scored a field goal to take an early 3-0 lead.
Barner is tackled after catching a pass on the game's opening drive. Seattle scored a field goal to take an early 3-0 lead.
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Singer Charlie Puth, left, <a href="index.php?page=&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2Fsport%2Flive-news%2Fsuper-bowl-seahawks-patriots-02-08-26%3Fpost-id%3Dcmlech7v100283b6qu7brmxn7">performs the National Anthem</a> with help from musicians including Kenny G.
Singer Charlie Puth, left, performs the National Anthem with help from musicians including Kenny G.
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Jay-Z looks on prior to the start of the game. Since 2019, the rapper and entrepreneur's Roc Nation has helped the NFL choose artists to perform at the game's halftime show.
Jay-Z looks on prior to the start of the game. Since 2019, the rapper and entrepreneur's Roc Nation has helped the NFL choose artists to perform at the game's halftime show.
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Military jets fly over the stadium before the game.
Military jets fly over the stadium before the game.
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Patriots players listen to the National Anthem before the game.
Patriots players listen to the National Anthem before the game.
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Green Day performs during the pregame show. <a href="index.php?page=&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2Fsport%2Flive-news%2Fsuper-bowl-seahawks-patriots-02-08-26%3Fpost-id%3Dcmlec6tba00003b6sg2dqz36g">The performance</a> was a medley of the punk band’s greatest hits.
Green Day performs during the pregame show. The performance was a medley of the punk band’s greatest hits.
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Fans begin filtering into the stadium before the game.
Fans begin filtering into the stadium before the game.
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Some of the game's greatest legends greet fans at Levi's Stadium during the pregame festivities. From left are Tom Brady, Jerry Rice, Peyton Manning and Eli Manning.
Some of the game's greatest legends greet fans at Levi's Stadium during the pregame festivities. From left are Tom Brady, Jerry Rice, Peyton Manning and Eli Manning.
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Brandi Carlile performs "America the Beautiful."
Brandi Carlile performs "America the Beautiful."
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Actor Chris Pratt, a Seahawks fans, introduced the team to the crowd at Levi's Stadium.
Actor Chris Pratt, a Seahawks fans, introduced the team to the crowd at Levi's Stadium.
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Coco Jones performs “Lift Every Voice and Sing” before the game. The song is known as the <a href="index.php?page=&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2Finteractive%2F2020%2F09%2Fus%2Flift-every-voice-and-sing-trnd%2F">Black national anthem</a>, and the lyrics describe the hopes and struggles experienced by Black Americans at the turn of the 20th century.
Coco Jones performs “Lift Every Voice and Sing” before the game. The song is known as the Black national anthem, and the lyrics describe the hopes and struggles experienced by Black Americans at the turn of the 20th century.
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The word "America" is spelled out in the crowd at Levi's Stadium, which is hosting Super Bowl LX in Santa Clara, California. The pregame festivities were honoring the nation's 250th anniversary.
The word "America" is spelled out in the crowd at Levi's Stadium, which is hosting Super Bowl LX in Santa Clara, California. The pregame festivities were honoring the nation's 250th anniversary.
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