Super Bowl LX Notebook: Darnold's Oblique, Patriots Choose White, & Captains Named

As Super Bowl LX Week approaches, the news cycle is heating up. While the Seahawks vs. Patriots matchup (The Rematch) dominates the headlines, several key details emerged on January 30 and 31 that fantasy managers playing Showdown slates or looking ahead to 2026 need to know.

Sam Darnold Fighting Through Injury

Perhaps the most critical news for the actual game: Seahawks QB Sam Darnold is playing through an oblique injury.

• The Status: Confirmed reports indicate Darnold has been managing the issue, though he showed grit throwing 3 TDs in the NFC Championship.
• Fantasy/Betting Implication: Oblique injuries can limit rotational power. In Super Bowl Showdown (DFS) formats, this might lower Darnold's rushing floor and potentially affect his deep ball accuracy late in the game. It makes Kenneth Walker III an even more crucial part of the Seattle game plan.

Captains Log: JSN Ascending

The Seattle Seahawks announced their Super Bowl captains, and the list includes a massive Dynasty signal:

• The Captains: WR Jaxon Smith-Njigba, CB Devon Witherspoon, FB Brady Russell.
• The Take: "JSN" earning a captain's patch in just his third season confirms his alpha status. With Tyler Lockett facing age/contract questions and DK Metcalf's role evolving, JSN is firmly established as the leader of this WR room.
• Dynasty Verdict: He is a cornerstone asset. If you can still buy him as a "WR2" price, you are getting a team captain and WR1.

The Uniform Superstition

The New England Patriots, designated the home team for Super Bowl LX (AFC year), have elected to wear their White Jerseys.

• History: The Patriots won Super Bowls XXXIX, XLIX (against Seattle), and LI wearing white.
• The Vibe: For those who believe in narratives, the Patriots choosing to wear the same color they wore when Malcolm Butler intercepted Russell Wilson 11 years ago is... a choice.

Other Notes

• Halftime: Bad Bunny is confirmed for the halftime show.
• Media Week: "Radio Row" opens Monday at the Moscone Center. Expect a flood of player interviews and "Dynasty nugget" quotes to trickle out starting Feb 2.

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