Super Bowl LX Preview Newsletter
Check out all of my Super Bowl breakdowns from the week, as well as additional Patriots and Seahawks content from the season.
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The Football Film Room Show - Episode #19
In episode #19 of The Football Film Room Show, I preview Super Bowl LX between the Seahawks and Patriots:
How They Match Up - Super Bowl LX
After 284 games, the Super Bowl is finally here! Check out how the Patriots and Seahawks match up based on team stats.
Breaking Down Drake Maye's Playoff Struggles
There’s no question that Drake Maye hasn’t looked the same during the postseason.
Will the Seahawks Get to and Contain Drake Maye?
The Seahawks might not have the premier edge rushers that the Broncos and Texans do, but they still have a fierce and deep pass rush that can win from anywhere across the defensive line.
How the Patriots Defense Generates Pressure
Through their first 12 games of the season, the Patriots only blitzed on about 28% of dropbacks. Since then, however, they’ve become far more aggressive, increasing that frequency to 42%. And they’ve generated pressure on nearly half of those blitzes.
How the Seahawks Create Big Completions Off of Play-Action
A large portion of the Seahawks’ passing game comes from play-action. In fact, they were 2nd in the NFL in percentage of passing yards coming from play-action this season. They were also very effective at it, finishing 1st in EPA per play according to NFL Next Gen Stats.
More Seahawks and Patriots Content from This Season
Darnold and Kubiak Picked Apart the Rams Defense
The Seahawks got past the Rams to advance to the Super Bowl primarily because of the performance of Sam Darnold.
How the Seahawks Defense Shut Down the 49ers Again
Mike Macdonald doesn’t have a double-secret magic coverage that he calls to make it difficult for opposing passing games to function. He doesn’t rely on exotic looks and lots of pre-snap movement.
Pro Football Hall of Fame Embarrasses Itself, Keeps Bill Belichick Out in First Year of Eligibility
On Tuesday, news broke that there are at least 11 people on this planet who actually think Bill Belichick didn’t do enough in his NFL career to become a first-ballot Hall-of-Famer.
Through the Linebacker's Eyes: Robert Spillane
It took a while for the Patriots to get the upper hand against the Browns on Sunday, but in the second half, they finally broke through. And after taking a 16-7 lead, the defense slammed the door shut.
How the Seahawks Defense Overwhelmed the Jaguars
If the Seahawks are going to be a true contender this year, it will be because of their defense. For the most part this season, they’ve held up their end of the bargain.
Through the Quarterback's Eyes: Sam Darnold
Normally when I do these “Through the Eyes” breakdowns, I dissect a play that’s positive for the player or coach describing it. This one will be a bit different.
Is Sam Darnold Worth a Big-Money Contract?
Re-posting from the offseason...Provides a good look at Darnold's growth from his days with the Jets.