"While the Drake Maye-led Patriots are a talented team, likely Offensive Player of the Year Jaxon Smith-Njigba and the league's best defense headline a more talented Seattle squad. A hallmark of Seattle's offense, aside from Smith-Njigba, has been the run game. After hitting the 90-yard mark just once during his first 14 games, Seahawks running back Kenneth Walker has eclipsed that mark three times in the last five weeks. Zach Charbonnet's injury complicates things for Seattle's backfield, as Walker's 3.3 yards per carry last week was far from ideal."
"Still, bottling the run will be a necessity for the Patriots' success on Sunday, and getting linebacker Robert Spillane back in the middle of their defense could be the X-factor. Robert Spillane's status is massive for New England's Super Bowl hopes The Patriots' run defense begins with their defensive tackle pairing, but Spillane is what holds the run force together. When the Patriots were missing him in Week 15 against Buffalo, James Cook ran for 107 yards and two touchdowns en route to a Bills win."
The New England Patriots face the Seattle Seahawks in the Super Bowl as 4.5-point underdogs. Seattle features likely Offensive Player of the Year Jaxon Smith-Njigba and the league's top defense. Seattle's offense emphasizes the run. After hitting 90 rushing yards once in his first 14 games, Kenneth Walker has surpassed 90 yards three times in the last five weeks. Zach Charbonnet's injury complicates Seattle's backfield and Walker averaged only 3.3 yards per carry last week. Stopping the run is essential for New England. Linebacker Robert Spillane anchors New England's run defense and his absence in Week 15 allowed James Cook to rush for 107 yards and two touchdowns.
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