"The Patriots went into Super Bowl LX with a lot of momentum, but a lot of doubt from those betting on the game, as nearly every analyst picked the Seahawks to walk out with the Lombardi Trophy. Based on the defensive gauntlet New England faced on the road to the Super Bowl, their odds looked good against another impressive group, but their struggles were on full display early and often, putting them behind for the first three quarters."
"Beyond the problems with the rookies on the left side of the offensive line, another weakness that was infuriating throughout the regular season reared its ugly head on the biggest stage on Sunday: the defensive tackling woes. What had been perhaps the defense's biggest weakness became a noticeable problem against an explosive Seahawks offense, even with WR Jaxon Smith-Njigba sidelined briefly with a potential concussion."
The Patriots entered Super Bowl LX with momentum but widespread public doubt as most analysts favored the Seahawks. New England's path to the game featured a challenging defensive gauntlet, yet the team struggled early and trailed for the first three quarters. Rookies on the left side of the offensive line struggled, and defensive tackling breakdowns became the defense's most glaring weakness. The Seahawks exploited that with big runs by Kenneth Walker and breakaway plays by TE AJ Barner. Cornerback Christian Gonzalez and safety Jaylinn Hawkins made critical pass breakups that limited Seattle to field goals until midway through the third quarter. Patrick Chung posted 'It's as simple as that.'
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