This game is supposedly all about the high-octane Patriots offense vs. Seattle’s Legion of Boom secondary. But what about the flip side? How are Russell Wilson and Co. supposed to put up points against a Patriots defense that has effectively controlled all but two quarters of the postseason?

Put another way: Seattle’s defense is probably marginally better than New England’s. But the offenses aren’t even close. The Patriots averaged 29.3 points per game, good for fourth in the league, and that includes a finale against Buffalo in which they didn’t try. The Seahawks, meanwhile, were a respectable 10th at 24.6 points per game, but they lack weaponry.