Super Bowl live updates: Seattle Seahawks stars say Super Bowl LX win is still sinking in

New England quarterback Drake Maye didn't practice on Friday because he was dealing with an illness, the latest wrinkle in the quarterback's preparation for his first Super Bowl.

Maye also has a shoulder injury, though he was at the team's facility and able to participate in team meetings. The 23-year-old is in his second season with the Patriots. He's an MVP candidate after a stellar year that included 4,394 yards passing and 31 touchdowns in the regular season.

Coach Mike Vrabel has said he doesn't expect the illness or the shoulder injury to affect Maye's performance on Sunday.

Drake Maye and Sam Darnold will face a different type of blitz at Super Bowl Opening Night.

Here comes the media frenzy: thousands of reporters from across the globe gathered for a zany spectacle that kicks off the week's festivities on Monday night.

Maye and the New England Patriots (17-3) take on Darnold and the Seattle Seahawks (16-3) on Sunday at Levi's Stadium, home of the San Francisco 49ers.

First, they will meet more than 6,000 credentialed "reporters" who will pepper them with questions ranging from the standard football topics to the silly and off-beat stuff.

An event that began as a daytime introduction of the teams has evolved into a live, ticketed, prime-time showcase on national television.

Maybe someone will propose to Maye, like a female reporter dressed in a wedding dress and veil once did to another Patriots quarterback: Tom Brady.

Maye is already married and he's here seeking a Super Bowl ring. The Patriots are aiming for an NFL-record seventh Lombardi trophy and first without Brady and coach Bill Belichick.

First-year coach Mike Vrabel, who won three Super Bowls as a linebacker with New England, inherited a 4-13 team and has them on the verge of their first championship parade in seven years.

Maye had a sensational sophomore season, becoming a finalist for the AP NFL MVP and Offensive Player of the Year awards while leading the Patriots to their 12th Super Bowl.

A stifling defense has led the way for the Patriots in the playoffs, holding three opponents to just 8.7 points per game.

This is a Super Bowl rematch from one of the most memorable endings among the first 59. The Patriots beat the Seahawks 28-24 when Malcolm Butler picked off Russell Wilson's pass from the 1 in the final minute on Feb. 1, 2015.

The Seahawks had the NFL's stingiest defense this season, led by tackle Leonard Williams, linebacker Ernest Jones IV and cornerback Devon Witherspoon. Seattle allowed just 17.1 points per game.

But Darnold's resurgence will be the top storyline of the week. A No. 3 overall pick by the New York Jets in 2018, Darnold is thriving on his fifth team.

Despite winning 14 games with Minnesota in 2024, the Vikings let Darnold walk away in free agency. He became the first quarterback to lead two teams to consecutive 14-win seasons and has proved his doubters wrong. Now, he's trying to help Seattle win its second Super Bowl in the franchise's fourth appearance in the game.

At least Darnold has experienced this week's shenanigans. He was a backup quarterback to Brock Purdy when the 49ers lost to the Kansas City Chiefs in the Super Bowl two years ago.

Turning Point USA announced Monday that Kid Rock will be headlining its alternative Super Bowl halftime show called "The All-American Halftime Show."

The event, which aims to compete with Bad Bunny's Super Bowl halftime performance, will also include appearances from Brantley Gilbert, Lee Brice, and Gabby Barrett.

Months ago, TPUSA announced plans for this counter-programming after Bad Bunny was named the halftime performer, saying they took issue with the performer for his opposition to ICE and for performing songs in Spanish.

Bad Bunny was born in Puerto Rico, making him a U.S. citizen. Puerto Rico has been a U.S. territory for nearly 130 years.

The Seattle Seahawks and the New England Patriots flew into the Bay Area ahead of the Super Bowl.

There were two different types of touchdowns at San Jose Airport Sunday, as the Seattle Seahawks and the New England Patriots flew into the Bay Area ahead of the Super Bowl.

After each team left the airport, they were greeted by cheering fans outside their respective hotels.

"This just makes it all worth it," said Patriots fan Jeremy Benton, who drove to the South Bay all the way from Sacramento.

He said he didn't want to miss the chance to see the team with his family.

"They love it. So far this is the most exciting thing yet, as far as their young lives," Benton said.

Fellow Patriots fan Talwinder Singh said he's been rooting for the team ever since moving to the U.S. as a child. He's excited to see the Patriots play so close to home.

"This is a dream come true. Your team is here now for the next week. We're going to fully enjoy obviously," Singh said.

Just a few minutes away, Seahawks fans also waited to see their team arrive.

"I'm really excited to see the players. Hopefully yell out some names and see if I can get some waves," said Austin Exelby.

Exelby grew up in the North Bay but has been a lifelong Seattle fan. He's looking forward to watching the game with his friends and family.

"When I heard the Super Bowl was going to be at Levi's, I was excited. But when I found out the Seahawks were going, I was ecstatic," said Exelby.

In the crowd of Seahawks fans outside the hotel, we also met fan Alberto Ramirez.

A San Jose native, he said he's considering buying tickets to the game.

"I think so, because we're saving hotels, flights, having to travel somewhere else to go watch the game," Ramirez said.

The excitement is only set to build from here.

Ahead of next Sunday's big game, there will be a multitude of events happening all throughout the week.