Super Bowl LX injury report: Seahawks and Patriots enter title game with key players cleared to play

Super Bowl LX will not be decided by the injury report, and that alone feels like a headline. The Seattle Seahawks and New England Patriots closed out their final practices in Santa Clara with encouraging updates across the board. After a week of questions surrounding key players, both teams now enter Sunday night with their core stars ready. For fans, that means fewer excuses and more football when the ball kicks off at 6:30 p.m. ET on NBC.Early in the week, concern hovered around both starting quarterbacks. Seattle’s Sam Darnold had been managing an oblique issue, while New England’s Drake Maye dealt with soreness in his throwing shoulder. By Friday, those worries had eased. Maye practiced fully all week and carries no injury designation. Darnold is also good to go. The spotlight now shifts from the training room to the field.Seattle Seahawks received a major boost with rookie defensive back Nick Emmanwori. After briefly missing practice with an ankle injury, he returned as a full participant and carries no injury status for Sunday. That is significant against a Patriots offense that thrives on balance. Offensive tackle Charles Cross also progressed to full participation, reinforcing protection for Darnold.The Seahawks list only fullback Robbie Ouzts as questionable with a neck injury. Compared to earlier playoff rounds, Seattle looks refreshed and close to full strength.New England Patriots’ report is slightly longer but far from alarming. Defensive lineman Joshua Farmer is questionable with a hamstring issue. Linebackers Harold Landry and Robert Spillane are also listed as questionable, with Spillane battling an ankle concern after limited sessions late in the week. Still, the Patriots remain optimistic about availability.Health often shapes championship outcomes. This year, both franchises appear fortunate. With minimal limitations on either side, Super Bowl LX sets up as a true test of execution rather than endurance. Now it comes down to preparation, poise, and who delivers when the lights burn brightest.