"Because they're in the same division as the Cardinals, of course, Seattle's defense faced off against quarterback Kyler Murray, who spent most of the 2025 season injured. Aside from him, the only other mobile quarterbacks they were tasked with shutting down were Jayden Daniels, who wasn't moving much due to multiple injuries, and rookie Cam Ward, who actually played pretty well in their game, given the circumstances with the Titans' roster."
"In fact, given Maye's mobility and how that got the Patriots to lock up the AFC Championship against the Broncos, the Seahawks will have to prepare for a quarterback style they faced only three times this season, which might pose a problem for the defensive efforts."
"The rest of the quarterbacks they faced are predominantly pocket passers, some of whom are known for having big arms, so Maye's style of play is a bit more unfamiliar to this group, which could work greatly in the Patriots' favor."
New England's defense earned attention after strong performances in three playoff games, but Seattle's defense also presents a major matchup question. Seattle has long been considered elite, yet the unit faced very few truly mobile quarterbacks this season. Kyler Murray was mostly injured, Jayden Daniels was limited by injuries, and the rookie Cam Ward delivered an isolated solid outing. Many opponents were pocket passers with big arms, making Drake Maye's mobility and dual-threat ability a distinct challenge. Seattle must adapt to contain his running and improvisational tendencies, or Maye could greatly influence the Super Bowl outcome.
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