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5 Reasons Why New England Patriots’ Offense Will Be Able To Score On Seattle Seahawks’ Defense

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5 Reasons New England Patriots' Offense Will Be Able To Score On Seattle Seahawks' Defense

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On Super Bowl Sunday, the New England Patriots will undoubtedly be facing a very hungry Seattle Seahawks team. Seattle will be looking to prove that they can repeat, while the Patriots will be out to prove they are the dominant superpower in the NFL. For the Patriots to accomplish that, they will have to score points against the almighty Seahawk defense. Let's take a look at five reasons why they will do that successfully in Super Bowl XLIX.

5. Balance On Offense

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5. Balance On Offense

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A reactionary defense is a mediocre defense in the NFL, and that's exactly what the Seahawks could be reduced to on Super Bowl Sunday if the Patriots stay balanced offensively. If the Seahawks are unable to figure out what's coming at them, a defense that prides itself on attacking and being one step ahead of the offense could look like a shell of itself on Feb. 1. If that is the case, the Patriots will put up points in bunches.

4. LeGarrette Blount

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4. LeGarrette Blount

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Speaking of balance, LeGarrette Blount will have to be a big part of that strategy on game day. To do that, he must run with authority, consistently reaching the second and third level of the defense. If he can break some tackles and get to the outside, injuries in the Seattle secondary could allow him to break off some long power runs. Mixing that with play action could also be another deadly weapon in the Patriots' offensive arsenal.

3. Injuries In the Secondary For the Seahawks

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3. Injuries In the Secondary For the Seahawks

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As previously stated, injuries in the Seattle secondary could end up being a major factor in this year's Super Bowl. If the Patriots can take advantage properly, they could easily gain the upper-hand with players like Rob Gronkowski, LeGarrette Blount, Julian Edelman, etc. in the open field. Those guys are extremely tough to bring down with just arm tackles. If Richard Sherman and Earl Thomas aren't healthy, they should be able to capitalize.

2. Rob Gronkowski

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2. Rob Gronkowski

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Rob Gronkowski has perhaps the most to gain against the Seattle battered secondary. The way to stop Gronkowski is to jam him and hit him at the line of scrimmage. If guys like Sherman are unable to play at full strength, it could limit how physical they are able to be with Gronk. Add in his motivation to light up the Seahawks (more specifically Jeremy Lane), and he could play like a man possessed on Super Bowl Sunday.

1. Tom Brady

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1. Tom Brady

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Last but not least, we come to the Patriots' field general, Tom Brady. The Seahawks have not faced a QB in Brady's league for quite some time (unless you count a hobbled Aaron Rodgers), and their secondary is far from 100 percent healthy right now. Given that fact, Brady should have his pick of open receivers to get the ball to. If his offensive line can keep him upright, Brady could torch a secondary that is unusually vulnerable at the moment.

Will Gellman is a New England Patriots writer for www.RantSports.com.  Follow him on Twitter, “Like” him Facebook or add him to your network on Google.

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