When people talk about Super Bowl LX, the main topic is usually about the quarterback battle between the Seattle Seahawks’ Sam Darnold and the New England Patriots’ Drake Maye, or how the Patriots defense fare against one of the most dominant defenses in the league. However, there are also several players who might steal the spotlight on Super Bowl Sunday.
5 Super Bowl LX Sleepers Who Might Surprise People on Sunday
Seattle Seahawks WR Rashid Shaheed
The Seahawks already have two monster wide receivers in Jaxon Smith-Njigba and Cooper Kupp, but many people often forget that there is a third wide receiver on the field for Seattle. The other two might be widely scouted by Patriots defenders on Sunday, which means that Sam Darnold might be throwing a majority of his passes towards Shaheed instead, and he has shown that he could do that well.
Seattle Seahawks TE AJ Barner
The Patriots might actually have scouted Shaheed out, which means that Patriots defenders might be smothering all three Seahawks wide receivers during Super Bowl LX. So where will Sam Darnold’s passing game go? It should fall on AJ Barner, who should be able to step up for the Seahawks, should all three wide receivers be covered.
Seattle Seahawks LB Ernest Jones IV
Seattle’s defense is considered one of the best in the league, and one of the main reasons why is Ernest Jones IV. Unlike the others, however, he is not considered a sleeper during the game, as many expect him to cause trouble for the Patriots’ offense. He is, however, a sleeper to win the Super Bowl MVP, which usually goes to offensive players, but with Seattle’s “Dark Side” defense, this might be something to watch out for.
New England Patriots WR Kyle Williams
Williams does not get as many receptions for the Patriots, which is why he would be a very good sleeper pick, especially as he just needs one miraculous play to change the game, and he is talented enough to do so.
New England Patriots TE Hunter Henry
Yes, Henry leads the Patriots in receptions and might not count as a “sleeper,” but should the Patriots win, just like Ernest Jones IV for the Seahawks, Henry could be the sleeper MVP pick for them, as the Seahawks are not as good at defending tight ends as they are against all the other offensive positions.
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