"NFL teams with young players in key positions dread the unexpected. With two weeks of preparation between the conference championship games and the Super Bowl, veteran coaching staffs like the one in New England are going to be able to break down tape and prepare second-year quarterback Drake Maye for everything the Seahawks have shown on film, especially from their past few weeks of football."
"Just when Maye thought he had the answers, Seattle coach Mike Macdonald changed the questions. The Seahawks brought a devastating wrinkle into their defensive game plan. And while Seattle probably would have been good enough to win the game without it, the unexpected look saved for the biggest game of the year tormented the Patriots, producing chaotic moments for New England's offense before topping things off with a defensive touchdown."
"I have no problems with Seattle running back Kenneth Walker III winning MVP in this game, but I would have been happier to see Devon Witherspoon take home the hardware for what he did on defense. The Seahawks cornerback was excellent in coverage and made a number of splash plays, including the one that helped create Seattle's game-sealing defensive touchdown in the second half."
NFL teams with young quarterbacks can struggle when opponents present unexpected defensive looks after short prep. New England had two weeks to prepare second-year QB Drake Maye, but Seattle's coordinator Mike Macdonald introduced a surprise pressure wrinkle that disrupted timing and protection. The wrinkle produced chaotic offensive moments and a defensive touchdown that sealed a 29–13 Seahawks victory. Devon Witherspoon excelled in coverage, created splash plays, and helped set up the game-clinching score. The outcome underscored the difference experience and protection make when adapting to unanticipated schemes in high-stakes games.
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