Darnold's Redemption: From Bust to Super Bowl Star

Sam Darnold, once considered a draft bust, has orchestrated an improbable comeback to lead the Seattle Seahawks to Super Bowl LIX. After a challenging Week 11 performance, his teammate Ernest Jones IV publicly supported him, a faith Darnold repaid by leading the team from a 16-point deficit to victory in the NFC Championship game against the Los Angeles Rams. This marks a significant turnaround for Darnold, who is now one win away from securing Seattle's second Lombardi Trophy.

On the opposing side, rookie quarterback Drake Maye has been the catalyst for the New England Patriots' resurgence. Under first-year coach Mike Vrabel, the Patriots have transformed from consecutive losing seasons into Super Bowl contenders. This championship matchup is a rematch of a game played 11 years prior, which saw Tom Brady and the Patriots secure their fourth Super Bowl ring. The Patriots are entering this game as underdogs, with Maye set to become the second-youngest quarterback to start a Super Bowl.