Drake Maye practiced fully and Seahawks safety Nick Emmanwori is expected to play, leaving both teams near full strength for the Super Bowl. Betting implication: expect tighter spreads and a lean toward under on Maye passing-yard props, while backing Seattle’s defense to restrict big plays and increase turnover or sack props.
Super Bowl Injury Report: Maye Cleared, Emmanwori Expected to Play
Drake Maye was a full participant in Friday’s practice after full participation earlier in the week, and he carries no designation on the injury report. Seahawks safety Nick Emmanwori was not listed on Seattle’s injury report and is expected to play on Sunday in the Super Bowl LX.
Coach Confirms Emmanwori’s Status
Seahawks coach Mike Macdonald confirmed Emmanwori has no designation, adding a dry remark about the player’s availability. Emmanwori’s return preserves a key piece of Seattle’s secondary ahead of the title game.
Player Snapshots and Season Impact
Nick Emmanwori — Defensive Difference
Emmanwori, 21, emerged as an impact rookie, compiling 81 tackles, 11 passes defended, 9 tackles for loss, 4 quarterback hits, 2.5 sacks and one interception in 11 regular-season games. In the postseason he added eight tackles, four passes defended and a fumble recovery across two games, solidifying Seattle’s secondary depth.
Drake Maye — Offensive Engine
Maye, 23, finished the regular season completing 72% of his passes for 4,394 yards, 31 touchdowns and eight interceptions, while also rushing for 450 yards and four scores on 103 carries. He led the NFL in completion percentage and yards per attempt (8.9). Through three postseason games he has thrown for 533 yards, completing 56% with four touchdowns and two interceptions.
Betting and Game-Planning Implications
With both starters available, expect coaching game plans to remain closer to season form.
Maye’s full participation should reassure bettors on spread markets tied to Patriots offensive consistency, but his lower postseason completion rate could favor under on passing-yard props.
Emmanwori’s presence strengthens Seattle’s ability to contest passes and create disruption, potentially boosting defensive prop appeal (sacks, interceptions, passes defended) and making it harder for opponents to hit large passing totals.
Key Takeaways
Availability of Maye and Emmanwori leaves both rosters largely intact for the Super Bowl, reducing injury-based volatility in betting markets.
Expect a tighter line, increased interest in defensive and lower-yardage props, and sharper attention to matchups between Maye and Seattle’s secondary.
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Emmanwori suffered an ankle injury during Wednesday's practice, causing concern for his availability in the Super Bowl.
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