Seattle Seahawks vs New England Patriots: Three Keys To Redemption
By Jacob Sosler
Set The Tone Early
Seahawks Head Coach Pete Carroll emphasizes finishing strong, and while that’s important, setting the tone early is equally important. Of course, that’s always a given, but it’s especially relevant against a Bill Belichick/Tom Brady team. If Seattle fails to start strong, then Bill Belichick and the Patriots will stomp on their throats and not let up.
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Instead, Seattle can send a message to New England early by scoring some points, running the ball well, delivering some big hits on defense and perhaps even a turnover or two. Seattle gets defensive stalwart and tone setter Kam Chancellor back from injury, which will help. Considering these two teams and their past history, I’m expecting Seattle to come out pumped up and ready to make something happen.
The Seahawks want revenge and beating the team that prevented them from back to back Super Bowls will certainly keep them upbeat on their chances this year, especially with the NFC as weak as it is. It falls on Seattle to gain some momentum early, instead of using the first quarter as a trial period. Aside from the blocked punt, Seattle started fast against Buffalo and reaped the rewards. It gave them a solid cushion when their defense collapsed late in the game.