Super Bowl LX didn’t deliver late-game chaos or viral drama—but it did deliver answers. On the latest episode of The Stephie Smalls Show, Stephie Smalls is joined by Seahawks superfan and sharp handicapper Green Means Go! to break down the Seattle Seahawks’ methodical win over the New England Patriots through the show’s signature lens: Dads and Duds.
From the opening kick, this game told us exactly what it wanted to be. Seattle dictated pace, leaned into its strengths, and never let New England feel comfortable. While some fans labeled it “boring,” Smalls and Green argue it was actually a masterclass in control—especially on the defensive side of the ball.
On the Dads side, Seahawks head coach Mike McDonald earns major praise for completing a season-long defensive transformation on the biggest stage. Seattle’s defense, led by standouts like Devon Witherspoon and Nick Nwosu, smothered the Patriots’ offense and forced New England into predictable, uncomfortable situations all night. This wasn’t flashy—it was effective.
The offense gets its flowers too. Kenneth Walker was the engine of the game script, consistently putting Seattle in favorable down-and-distance situations and keeping pressure off the passing game. Sam Darnold caps his unlikely redemption arc with a Super Bowl win, doing exactly what the moment required: protecting the football and executing the plan. Even special teams get love, with Jason Myers delivering one of the most quietly important kicking performances of the season.
Then come the Duds—and there’s no shortage. The Patriots’ offense struggled to find rhythm, and rookie quarterback Drake Maye’s rough postseason continued under relentless pressure. The offensive line, including rookie Will Campbell, had a night they’ll want erased from memory, unable to slow Seattle’s pass rush or open lanes consistently.
From a betting angle, the episode also digs into prop-bet heartbreak. Names like Rasheed Shaheed, Austin Hooper, Pop Douglas, and Kayshon Boutte pop up as examples of how game script can quietly destroy otherwise sharp bets. There’s also a moment spent on Puka Nacua, whose off-field antics drew almost as much attention as what didn’t happen for him on the stat sheet.
The episode wraps with a broader takeaway: Super Bowl LX wasn’t about drama—it was about preparation, execution, and knowing who you are. Seattle did. New England didn’t. And that, more than anything, decided the game.
For a smart, fast, and opinionated recap that cuts through the noise, this Dads & Duds edition delivers exactly what fans—and bettors—need after the confetti falls.
