Jerry Rice picks his team to win Super Bowl LX in Santa Clara.
Jerry Rice doesn’t need much of an introduction when it comes to weighing in on football’s biggest moments.
When the greatest wide receiver in NFL history offers a Super Bowl prediction, people tend to listen.
Ahead of Super Bowl LX, Rice made his pick clear, and his reasoning reveals why he believes the matchup favors one side more than the other.
In a recent appearance, Rice revealed he’s backing another team for which he played in this year's Super Bowl: the Seattle Seahawks.
While he acknowledged that both teams earned their way to the league’s biggest stage, Rice leaned on balance, matchups, and overall roster strength in explaining why Seattle has the edge when it matters most.
Rice’s confidence in the Seahawks starts with their offense. He believes Seattle’s ability to consistently move the ball will be a major challenge for New England’s defense.
On the Super Bowl stage, sustained drives and explosive plays often make the difference, and Rice sees Seattle as the team better equipped to generate points without relying on one specific player or scheme.
That offensive versatility, in his view, creates stress across the field and makes it difficult for defenses to settle in.
However, Rice was quick to point out that his pick isn’t driven by offense alone. Seattle’s defense also factored heavily into his analysis.
He highlighted the unit’s ability to limit scoring opportunities and disrupt rhythm, something that becomes even more valuable in a high-pressure environment like the Super Bowl. For Rice, the combination of offensive production and defensive stability is what separates contenders from champions.
On the New England side, Rice showed respect for the Patriots and their postseason run. He noted that they wouldn’t be in this position without being a disciplined, competitive team capable of winning tough games.
Still, he raised questions about whether New England can consistently counter Seattle’s strengths over four quarters.
One subtle storyline Rice addressed was speculation surrounding Patriots quarterback Drake Maye.
While he didn’t fully buy into concerns about Maye’s shoulder, Rice acknowledged that quarterback health and consistency can’t be ignored in a game of this magnitude.
Even small limitations can influence play-calling, timing, and execution when facing a well-rounded opponent.
Ultimately, Rice’s pick reflects a classic football philosophy: balance wins championships.
He believes Seattle’s ability to score, defend, and control momentum gives them the upper hand, even against a Patriots team that has proven its resilience throughout the season.
When a Hall of Famer known for thriving in Super Bowls makes a prediction rooted in matchups rather than hype, it carries weight, and according to Jerry Rice, Super Bowl LX shapes up as a moment where Seattle’s complete team approach could be the deciding factor.