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MORSE: Keys To Patriots Victory in Super Bowl LX | PatsFans.com
PatsFans.com breaks down the Keys To Patriots Victory in Super Bowl LX. Drake Maye's play, run game, pressuring Darnold, & veteran experience are crucial.
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- Drake Maye has to play up to the level we have seen him play this season. That means he has to protect the ball (fumbles) and not throw into coverage. He needs to continue to use his legs to extend plays and run with the ball when the opportunity arises. I expect Seattle to have a spy on Maye to prevent him from those big plays with his legs. Give Maye some easy completions to start the game, get his confidence up, and get rid of his opening game jitters.
- Patriots must be able to run the ball against the Seahawks. Seattle is very good against the run. The Patriots are the 1st team in the Super Bowl era to start two rookies on the offensive line. Campbell and Wilson will be matched up against Lawrence and Williams, not an ideal matchup.
- The Patriots need to stay out of 3rd and long situations. Perhaps they can throw more on 1st. If they can run the ball, this will put a lot of pressure on the Seahawks defense. They do not like to stack the box to stop the run. If they are forced to bring a Linebacker or Safety into the box to stop the run, this weakens their Defense. Play action will be more effective, also.
- The use of 6 Offensive Lineman has been a very good personnel grouping for the Patriots. They run out of this jumbo package, but they also pass out of it. By running this heavy run set, it forces the Seahawks to match personnel and prevents them from employing their smothering Cover 6 pass defense.
