Super Bowl 60 might not have been a classic on the scoreboard, but if you appreciate line play, defensive structure, and coordinator adjustments, there is a lot to unpack.
SportsJourney.com’s DJ Bland breaks down the game from a tactical standpoint — not the highlight version, but the why-it-happened version.
He dives into how Seattle’s defensive front tilted the entire matchup, what the pressure numbers really say about New England’s protection issues, and why the Patriots’ approach up front never truly adjusted. It dives behind the sacks as a statistic, it was how the game script quietly shifted because of them.
On the other side, DJ walks through what Sam Darnold did well within structure, how Seattle handled pressure offensively, and why key third-down throws to Jackson Smith-Njigba ended up mattering more than any explosive play.
There’s also a detailed look at Drake May’s development — specifically what Seattle showed him coverage-wise and where growth has to happen moving forward. DJ examines the coaching decisions, the in-game shifts, and the small moments that separated control from collapse.
If you want more than “defense wins championships,” this episode delivers the layered breakdown behind how Super Bowl 60 was actually won.
Conor Forrest is the Editor-in-Chief and Senior Commanders Insider for SportsJourney.com. As a graduate of George Mason University, Forrest has spent the last eight years sharing his love for sports with listeners and viewers in the DC area and around the world. He hosts the “After Further Review Podcast” and has held numerous on-air and writing roles covering the DC area sports, Division 1 Basketball, and the NFL. His work has been featured on outlets like NBC Sports Washington, Fansided.com, Heavy.com and The Fourth Estate.
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