Top 10 Positional Matchups of Super Bowl XLIX
By Tyler Brett
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Top 10 Positional Matchups of Super Bowl XLIX
As the Seattle Seahawks prepare to defend their Super Bowl Championship against the New England Patriots in Super Bowl XLIX, we can start to break down the key matchups that will decide the outcome. With the countdown to kickoff of Super Bowl Sunday officially underway, here are the top 10 positional matchups to watch in the big game.
10. 12th Man vs Pats Nation
10. 12th Man vs Pats Nation
9. Devin McCourty vs Jermaine Kearse
9. Devin McCourty vs Jermaine Kearse
8. Russell Wilson vs Rob Ninkovich
8. Russell Wilson vs Rob Ninkovich
7. Luke Willson vs Brandon Browner
7. Luke Willson vs Brandon Browner
6. Darrelle Revis vs Doug Baldwin
6. Darrelle Revis vs Doug Baldwin
5. Vince Wilfork vs Max Unger
5. Vince Wilfork vs Max Unger
4. Marshawn Lynch vs Jamie Collins
4. Marshawn Lynch vs Jamie Collins
3. Kam Chancellor vs Rob Gronkowski
3. Kam Chancellor vs Rob Gronkowski
2. Seattle D-Line vs New England O-Line
2. Seattle D-Line vs New England O-Line
1. Tom Brady vs Legion of Boom
1. Tom Brady vs Legion of Boom
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