Patriots vs. Seahawks preview, 49ers vs. Rams, Will Drake Maye have a statement game? | FTF
The New England Patriots open up the 2026/27 NFL season in a Super Bowl LX rematch with the Seattle Seahawks. Nick Wright, Chris Broussard, and Kevin Wildes ask if Drake Maye can have a statement game, what another good season would mean for Sam Darnold being elite, and if Brock Purdy and the San Francisco 49ers can outplay Matthew Stafford and the Los Angeles Rams.The had a rather disappointing end to their 2025 season. They went into the playoffs looking like one of the more complete teams in football, and they were rinsed by the Seahawks basically from opening kickoff. This year they come in healthy, but there are an awful lot of questionable designations next to their lineup. They have six players on offense, including Christian McCaffrey, Mike Evans, and George Kittle, listed as questionable.
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The are a super team. It is almost comical looking at their roster. If the Pro Bowl was a thing, you’d basically call this roster a Pro Bowl roster. They were the only team to put up a true fight against Seattle in the playoffs, and they lost a back-and-forth battle. In the offseason, they added , and then that drew . A bit of good fortune for the 49ers is that Donald will not suit up.
This game being in Melbourne does throw a wrench into the betting strategy. If it was in Los Angeles, the Rams would probably be -4.5 favorites, and you probably just take them and move on. Instead, the game is overseas. Travel plays a major factor in this game. The a week ago and will be completely adjusted to the time difference.
The Rams, however, flew on Tuesday. That means they essentially land, then sleep, wake up, and play football. It is a 14-16 hour flight. They are also leaving two hours after the game is over. It is an interesting strategy, but the team apparently doesn’t want them to adjust. Traveling internationally is difficult. I expect the Rams to start rather slowly. The 49ers should have the upper hand at least through the first half of the game, as the Rams' bodies will still be off. Give me the 49ers with the points in this game. I just don’t think the Rams will ever get the separation needed, but they should win the game.
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