The Seahawks play complimentary football. They will need a solid defensive performance. We’ve identified three potential X-factors for Aden Durde’s defense in Super Bowl LX.
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Leonard Williams
Applying pressure on Patriots second-year quarterback Drake Maye is a necessity. Maye has had an excellent season, finishing second in MVP voting in NFL honors (where Jaxon Smith-Njigba won Offensive Player of the Year). Seattle’s best chance to make Maye uncomfortable in the pocket is through dominant defensive lineman Leonard Williams. Williams will have the matchup advantage.
Tariq Woolen, CB
Seahawks cornerback Tariq Woolen is a true wild card. A competitive and physical defender, Woolen’s energy occasionally puts him in a difficult situation. A silly, mocking penalty against the Los Angeles Rams in the NFC Championship Game proved costly. He will face tough matchups with Stefon Diggs and Kayshon Boutte.
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Nick Emmanwori, S.
Rookie safety Nick Emmanwori has been Coach Macdonald’s secret weapon. His ability to move around the defensive formation as needed should put Patriots offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels in tough situations. Emmanwori sets the physical tone and has the potential to make changes to the game.
This article originally appeared on Seahawks Wire: Seahawks vs. Patriots: 3 defensive X-factors for Super Bowl LX