By Tiffany Williams –
The injury report is out, and it’s screaming chaos, uncertainty, and edge heading into Super Bowl LX between the New England Patriots and the Seattle Seahawks on Friday night.
New England walks into the biggest game of the year with questions all over the defensive front and linebacker room. Joshua Farmer is battling a hamstring issue but managed full participation all week and is listed as questionable. Harold Landry’s knee kept him limited and out at times, and he’s also questionable. Robert Spillane didn’t practice Wednesday, was limited the rest of the week, and is another major question mark.
Drake Maye? Fully cleared. The rookie quarterback practiced fully all week despite a right shoulder issue and carries no game designation. That’s the headline for New England’s offense. Morgan Moses, dealing with rest-related maintenance, finished the week with full participation. Thayer Munford Jr. improved daily and also carries no game status.
There is, however, a significant absence on the sideline. Defensive coordinator Terrell Williams will miss Sunday’s game. Zak Kuhr takes over play-calling duties in what might be the most pressure-packed defensive assignment of his career.
Seattle’s report isn’t exactly clean either, but it’s steadier. Robbie Ouzts is questionable after limited participation all week with a neck injury. That’s the lone major concern. Sam Darnold dealt with an oblique issue early but finished the week with full participation and no designation. Charles Cross, Nick Emmanwori, and Josh Jones all showed improvement by Friday.
Seattle’s core contributors are trending up. Leonard Williams, Julian Love, Jaxson Smith-Njigba, Ernest Jones IV, and Demarcus Lawrence are all cleared after rest-related or minor issues. No excuses there.
This game comes down to availability, durability, and who’s actually ready when the lights hit hardest. New England has the quarterback healthy but cracks forming elsewhere. Seattle looks steadier, deeper, and healthier at the right time.
Super Bowl LX isn’t just about stars. It’s about who’s standing — and who’s limping — when it finally kicks off.