Seattle Knew Who They Were. New England Didn’t

In this Super Bowl recap, we break down how the game was ultimately decided by identity, execution, and game planning.

We start with Seattle’s approach on offense, where Kenneth Walker III carried the load and set the tone. We discuss why Walker may have been overlooked in the Super Bowl MVP conversation, how central he was to Seattle’s success, and what his future could look like as he approaches the end of his rookie contract, including the balance between a home-team discount and the risks of moving to a new situation.

From there, we dive into Seattle’s defensive performance and why it consistently disrupted New England’s rhythm. We explain how the Seahawks won without excessive blitzing, tackled well in space, and eliminated explosive plays, forcing New England into long-yardage situations all night.

On the other side, we give credit to New England’s defense for keeping the game close despite difficult circumstances. The defense repeatedly gave the offense opportunities, but those chances were not capitalized on.

A major focus of the episode is New England’s offensive game plan. We break down why the plan lacked creativity and adaptability, how predictable sequencing played into Seattle’s hands, and why adjustments never came. That leads into a candid evaluation of Drake Maye, including missed opportunities, struggles under pressure, and how much responsibility falls on the quarterback versus the structure around him.

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