Super Bowl 60 between the Seattle Seahawks and New England Patriots presents a unique DraftKings Showdown slate, and building the right lineup is about balancing high-floors with boom potential in this one-game DFS environment.

QB: Drake Maye (C) – High Ceiling, But Watch the Script

Your captain slot on Drake Maye makes sense in Super Bowl DFS because quarterbacks often produce the highest fantasy point totals, especially when there’s volume through the air or on the ground. Maye led the NFL in completion percentage and passer rating this season and confirmed he’s healthy heading into the Big Game.

However, the Seahawks rank as one of the top defenses in the league, particularly against passing attacks. Some projections actually have Maye under a combined 264.5 passing + rushing yards, indicating Seattle’s defense could limit his upside.

Strategy tip: In Showdown formats, QB Captain can be volatile—Maye works if New England is forced to throw often. But if the script turns run-heavy or low-scoring, his output may lag. Consider if a cheaper captain with a rushing or TD upside (like Stevenson or Walker) offers better tournament leverage.

RB: Kenneth Walker III & Rhamondre Stevenson – Ground Game Value

Kenneth Walker III is an excellent mid-range DraftKings play. He’s been heavily involved in Seattle’s offense and is a focal point near the goal line and in short-yardage situations. He’s one of the top anytime touchdown odds for Super Bowl 60, making him a smart FLEX target.

On the Patriots’ side, Rhamondre Stevenson has eaten a large workload in recent games and offers both rushing and receiving upside. That said, some DFS models see Stevenson’s yardage capped by Seattle’s top-tier run defense.

Strategy tip: If you’re looking for contrarian cash game builds, stacking one Seahawks RB with Maye or Sam Darnold (if you pivot) helps diversify your lineup while maintaining a solid floor.

WR: Cooper Kupp – Discount Wide Receiver Option

At $5,200, Cooper Kupp is one of your better value receivers. He’s been dependable for Sam Darnold and sees consistent targets—even with the presence of Jaxon Smith-Njigba commanding defensive attention.

Kupp doesn’t offer elite ceiling like JSN (who isn’t in your lineup), but his steady production makes him a strong FLEX play, especially if the Seahawks find themselves needing to throw more to keep up.

K: Jason Myers & DST: Patriots Defense

Kickers and defenses are tricky in single-game slates. Jason Myers at $5,400 is a fine play if this game becomes a field-goal shootout or sees stalled drives—but avoid rostering multiple non-skill positions expecting huge scoring.

Similarly, roster the Patriots defense only if you anticipate turnovers or dagger scores, since defensive scoring can swing contests—but it’s less predictable than offensive output.

General Lineup Tips for Super Bowl DFS

• Don’t overload one team unless you’re predicting a blowout—balanced 3–3 builds often outperform in tight games.
• Stack where logical (QB + WR/RB) to capture correlated production.
• Use game script to inform decisions: if your read is Seattle controls tempo, lean heavier on Walker and Kupp; if New England must throw to stay competitive, Maye’s value rises.