Some people swear by stats. Others live and die by superstition. Ryan Seacrest? He let his taste buds do the talking… and somehow, it worked.
Ahead of Super Bowl LX, the “American Idol” host posted a video on Instagram playing a hilarious round of This or That, using food to predict which team would win the Big Game. The matchup? The Seattle Seahawks vs. the New England Patriots. The method? Pure vibes and even purer comfort food.
“I let my taste buds make my #SuperBowl prediction. Whoever wins the plate… wins the game,” Seacrest wrote in the caption. And honestly? That logic feels just as valid as half the takes floating around Super Bowl Sunday.
Turning Regional Food Favorites Into a Super Bowl Forecast
In the video (seen above), Seacrest lined up foods tied to each team’s city and picked his favorite in each round. If his choice landed on the Seahawks’ side, that counted as a Seattle point. Patriots picks went the other way. Simple. Delicious. Weirdly effective.
Seattle Seahawks (This) or New England Patriots (That)
- Grilled Fish Sandwich or Lobster Roll
- Cioppino or Clam Chowder
- Seattle Hot Dog (Cream Cheese & Onions) or Fenway-Style Hot Dog (Mustard, Relish, & Onions)
- Mac and Cheese or Baked Stuffed Clams
- Dutch Baby Pancake or Boston Cream Pie
By the end of the game, Seacrest had overwhelmingly picked Seattle… meaning his plate predicted a Seahawks win before a single snap was taken.
Let’s be real: choosing mac and cheese over stuffed clams alone should earn someone honorary analyst status. And (even though Seacrest didn’t pick it) a hot dog with cream cheese? Bold. Iconic. No notes.
The Funniest Part? Ryan Seacrest Was Right
What started as a lighthearted pregame post quickly turned into a surprisingly accurate call; because when the confetti settled, the Seahawks walked away with a 29–13 victory over the Patriots in Super Bowl LX. Yep, he called it.
Seattle’s defense showed up in a big way, limiting New England’s offensive momentum and forcing key stops that kept the Patriots from ever fully finding their rhythm. The Seahawks steadily built their lead, capitalized on scoring opportunities, and made it clear this was their night.
It wasn’t flashy chaos. It was confident, composed football… the kind that quietly buries an opponent while everyone’s still reaching for another wing.
So yes, Ryan Seacrest predicting the Super Bowl with food could’ve been just another silly social media moment. Instead, it turned into one of those “wait… how did he actually get that right?” situations that makes the whole thing even more fun.
Moral of the story? Sometimes the spreadsheets can take a backseat. Trust your gut. Trust your cravings. And maybe (just maybe) don’t underestimate the power of a Dutch baby pancake.
