"This past Sunday, the Patriots and the Seahawks won their respective conference championships to punch their tickets to the Super Bowl. The teams actually have prior history in the game, with the Tom Brady-led Patriots beating Russell Wilson's Seahawks thanks to a goal-line interception by former Patriots cornerback Malcolm Butler. The play remains the hotly-debated one, as many still believe the Seahawks should have elected to hand the ball off to running back Marshawn Lynch instead."
"According to an early preview of the game, many in ESPN believe the Seahawks' defense will simply be too much to overcome. Writer Dan Graziano predicted that it would be a tough day for Maye. They've been the best team all season, hiding in plain sight, he said, and they'll make life brutally tough on Maye, who has already been sacked 15 times this postseason."
"Jeremy Fowler shared a similar sentiment, calling the most complete team in the league that can win in several different styles. ESPN analyst Dan Orlovsky, a regular on the company's various TV programs, kept his reasoning simple. The Patriots' offense isn't good enough to beat this Seattle defense, Orlovsky said. Analyst Field Yates gave the Patriots credit for facing multiple tough defenses in the postseason, but he believes the Seahawks are a step above those previous opponents."
The New England Patriots and Seattle Seahawks earned Super Bowl LX berths by winning their conference championships. The franchises share notable history from eleven years ago when a goal-line interception decided the previous matchup. The Patriots' resurgence centers on second-year quarterback Drake Maye after consecutive 4-13 seasons. The Seahawks enter with QB Sam Darnold and the NFL's top defense, securing the NFC's top seed. Early predictions overwhelmingly favor the Seahawks, citing a stifling defense and concerns about the Patriots' offense. Maye has been sacked 15 times this postseason, highlighting protection issues, and Seattle is characterized as capable of winning in multiple styles.
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