4. Marshawn Lynch will be too much for the Patriots run defense
The Patriots had an overall solid run defense that ranked ninth in the NFL. However, most of their strong performances against the run have come in blowout wins. They showed that they can be vulnerable against elite running backs, especially if their opponent does not fall far behind. There is no way that the Seahawks will fold quickly against the Patriots, and Lynch has been arguably the best running back in the NFL this season. If the Seahawks can take an early lead, the Patriots run defense will be in trouble. They previously had problems against running backs such as Matt Forte(114 rushing yards), Chris Ivory(107) and Knowshon Moreno(134). The Patriots defeated the Bears, 51-23, yet Forte was still able to run wild in that game. Baltimore Ravens running back Justin Forsett also gave the Patriots defensive line a hard time with 129 yards and two touchdowns.
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