Best Ways to Bet on Seahawks’ Historic Defense Against Patriots in Super Bowl 2026

Knowing how to bet on the Seahawks' historic defense in Super Bowl 2026 will help inform your betting strategy for Sunday's Big Game at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif. (6:30 p.m. ET, NBC). 

Dubbed the "Dark Side" by players and staff, Mike Macdonald's stop unit is among the 15 best in DVOA all-time, and it could be the primary reason Seattle recaptures the Super Bowl for the first time in 12 years. Offering the best defensive prop bets vs. the Patriots, which are part of the Super Bowl predictions, let's get into the nitty-gritty.

🟢 Seahawks' defensive statistics & rankings

Of the 19 featured statistics, the Seahawks are outside of the top 10 in only two: opponent pass yards per game (11th) and pass knockdown percentage (T-12th). 

🤔 How to bet on Seahawks' historic defense

Unlike most NFL defenses, the options for betting on the Seahawks' stop unit are more abundant than the amount of rain Seattle accumulates in any given year. 

But to narrow the scope, I'm focusing more on the statistical categories in which they ranked first during the regular season. I recommend formulating your betting strategy using that starting point. 

What's the most impressive aspect of Seahawks defense? 

The Seahawks blitzed at the seventh-lowest rate (19.3%) in the regular season, but generated pressure at an NFL-best 56% rate. The Houston Texans were second (52%), and no other team eclipsed 50%. 

They had the sixth-best pressure rate (26.1%) and the third-best hurry rate (10.6%).

Macdonald consistently deploys five or more defensive backs, ensuring sweeping coverage in the secondary. That allowed their elite pass rushers, led by Leonard Williams, Uchenna Nwosu and Byron Murphy II, to put the opposing QB under duress without bringing the house.

It's the main reason I backed Seattle to win and cover the spread in my Seahawks vs. Patriots prediction. 

🤔 Best Seahawks' defensive prop bets vs. Patriots

Rhamondre Stevenson Under 49.5 rushing yards 

Running against the Dark Side has been futile for most who have tried, highlighted by opponents' league-low 34% success rate on designed runs. 

Rhamondre Stevenson hit the Over on this total in four of the previous five games, including three straight in the playoffs. However, he is facing the league's best run defense, which held Christian McCaffrey to 35 yards on 11 attempts in the Divisional Round and Kyren Williams to 39 yards on 10 carries in the NFC Championship. 

Drake Maye Over 0.5 interceptions

Maye has two interceptions in three playoff games, and tossed one pick in six of the final 10 regular-season games. But this pick is more about Seattle's ball-hawking secondary. The Seahawks had 18 interceptions in the regular season, the fifth-most. 

I'm counting on Seattle's efficient pass rush forcing Maye into a decision he'd like to have back. That, in my opinion, will be one of the reasons Maye won't become the youngest QB in Super Bowl history to win the Big Game. 

Stefon Diggs Under 44.5 receiving yards

Only one team in the regular season, the Cleveland Browns, allowed fewer yards per game to opposing wide receivers. Diggs' downfield threat will be nullified, and I'm not overly concerned with the possibility of him racking up yards after the catch. 

While poor weather admittedly played a factor in the last two playoff games, Diggs hasn't hit the Over on this total in four straight. 

Drake Maye longest pass Under 32.5 yards

Macdonald's defense employs a bend-but-don't-break philosophy, which our Rob Paul discussed in more detail in his article focusing on fading Drake Maye. 

In a nutshell, the Seahawks give up explosive plays about as frequently as snow falls in San Francisco. Seattle allowed the lowest average depth of target in the NFL during the regular season (6.94) and ranked second in opponent yards per completion. 

Leonard Williams Over 0.5 sacks

Williams tied for the team lead in sacks (7) during the regular season with Murphy and Nwosu, and he had one against the 49ers in the Divisional Round. 

While inclement weather contributed significantly to Maye being sacked 15 times in three playoff games, five in each, Seattle's ability to create pressure without blitzing, combined with their smothering coverage, will help facilitate a Williams sack. 

💰 Seahawks' defensive props Super Bowl 2026 parlay

Betting on Seattle to win the Big Game? Check out our Super Bowl same-game parlay for the Seahawks.