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15 Reasons Why You Should Watch Super Bowl XLIX

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15 Reasons Why You Should Watch Super Bowl XLIX

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Super Bowl XLIX is now set as the three-time Super Bowl champion New England Patriots will take on the defending Super Bowl champion Seattle Seahawks. With plenty of intriguing matchups and great storylines, here are 15 reasons why you have to watch Super Bowl XLIX.

15. Seattle's Receivers vs. New England's DBs

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15. Seattle's Receivers vs. New England's DBs

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Seattle's receiving corps is largely anonymous while the Patriots' defensive backs have stars in Darrelle Revis, Brandon Browner and Devin McCourty. If the Seahawks can have success against a future Hall-of-Famer like they did with Champ Bailey last year, this corps won't be so anonymous anymore.

14. Brandon Browner vs. His Former Team

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14. Brandon Browner vs. His Former Team

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The Legion of Boom lost one of their key members from a year ago in Brandon Browner. Ironically, Browner signed with the New England Patriots, and he will be looking to get back at his former team. What better way to solve the Legion of Boom than to take one of them?

13. NBC Is Calling The Game

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13. NBC Is Calling The Game

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This year, instead of having the god-awful Joe Buck on the call, fans will get one of the best ever in Al Michaels. He, along with Cris Collinsworth and Michele Tafoya, form the best broadcasting team today. The last two times that NBC has called the game, it came down to the final minute in Super Bowl XLIII and XLVI.

12. New England's Receivers vs. The Legion of Boom

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12. New England's Receivers vs. The Legion of Boom

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Julian Edelman and Brandon LaFell, two of the more under-appreciated receivers in the NFL, will face off against Richard Sherman, Earl Thomas and the Legion of Boom. LaFell has been a big surprise this season while Edelman is the next Wes Welker. This will be a fun matchup to keep an eye on.

11. The Patriots and Seahawks Are The Two Most Hated Teams

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11. The Patriots and Seahawks Are The Two Most Hated Teams

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Tom Brady and Bill Belichick are the two most hated people in the NFL, but not far behind them are Richard Sherman, Marshawn Lynch and Pete Carroll from Seattle. Everyone loves to hate these two teams, and some fans will hope that they beat each other to oblivion in the Super Bowl.

10. LeGarrette Blount vs. Bobby Wagner

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10. LeGarrette Blount vs. Bobby Wagner

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Since arriving in New England, LeGarrette Blount has revitalized the New England ground game. Since returning from injury, Bobby Wagner has helped put the Seahawks' defense back on track. Whoever wins this one-on-one battle will give their team a decisive advantage during the game.

9. The Patriots and Seahawks Are The Two Best Teams

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9. The Patriots and Seahawks Are The Two Best Teams

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Like last year, the two best teams in each conference face each other in the Super Bowl. All fans want each year is to have the two best teams play for the championship, and that is what everyone got once again.

8. Kam Chancellor vs. Rob Gronkowski

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8. Kam Chancellor vs. Rob Gronkowski

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The single biggest individual matchup in the game is between Patriots TE Rob Gronkowski and Seattle SS Kam Chancellor. Both are athletic freaks and intimidating on their side of the ball. Seattle has had success against tight ends in the past, but this will be its biggest test to date.

7. Marshawn Lynch

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7. Marshawn Lynch

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From Super Bowl Media Day to game day, Marshawn Lynch will be the focus of the media for this game. From not talking to the media to the gold shoe controversy and his multiple crotch grabs, Lynch's antics won't be missed during the game. He could ultimately cost the Seahawks big-time with a dumb penalty.

6. Josh McDaniels vs. Dan Quinn

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6. Josh McDaniels vs. Dan Quinn

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The coaching matchup between Patriots offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels and Seahawks defensive coordinator Dan Quinn will be the ultimate chess match. McDaniels will try to confuse the Seahawks with his ineligible receiver sets while Quinn can use his secondary to create favorable matchups in the passing game.

5. Katy Perry's Halftime Performance

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5. Katy Perry's Halftime Performance

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Make no mistake about it, football and non-football fans alike will tune in to watch Katy Perry's halftime performance. No one knows what will happen, and with Lenny Kravitz joining her, this could be one of the best Super Bowl halftime performances ever.

4. Darrelle Revis vs. Richard Sherman

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4. Darrelle Revis vs. Richard Sherman

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For years, Darrelle Revis was the league's best corner. More recently, that title has belonged to Richard Sherman. Now this debate will be settled on the field between these two great players.

3. Pete Carroll vs. Bill Belichick

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3. Pete Carroll vs. Bill Belichick

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Two of the best coaches in the NFL will face one another as Bill Belichick takes on Pete Carroll. Belichick has been dominant on the pro level while Carroll was dominant on the college level. Whoever wins this matchup will be the undisputed best coach in the NFL.

2. Tom Brady vs. Russell Wilson

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2. Tom Brady vs. Russell Wilson

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Two of the winningest quarterbacks in the NFL today will face each other as Tom Brady takes on Russell Wilson. Both quarterbacks get it done in different ways as Brady is dominant from the pocket, while Wilson is a greater threat on his feet. This will be a great quarterback duel.

1. Legacy vs. Dynasty

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1. Legacy vs. Dynasty

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Tom Brady will be looking to win his fourth Super Bowl while the Seahawks will be looking for their second consecutive Super Bowl title. If Seattle can defeat Peyton Manning and Tom Brady in back-to-back Super Bowls, it will be considered the next dynasty.

Brian Kalchik is a Houston Texans writer for www.RantSports.com. Follow him on Twitter, like him on Facebook or add him to your network on Google+.

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