Patriots as Super Bowl Underdogs for First Time Since 2002: The Dynasty Parallel

Infographic comparing Patriots as Super Bowl underdogs in 2002 (plus-14 vs Rams, won 20-17) versus 2026 (plus-4.5 vs Seahawks). Super Bowl underdogs are 17-7 ATS (71%) since 2001, with five straight covers.

The Last Time This Happened The New England Patriots enter Super Bowl LX as 4.5-point underdogs against the Seattle Seahawks. For a franchise that dominated the betting landscape for two decades, that status carries unusual weight. The last time the Patriots were underdogs in the Super Bowl, they were 14-point dogs against the St. Louis … Read more