The PFF NFL Podcast Super Bowl LX Preview
Feb 4, 2026
A tactical breakdown of Patriots vs Seahawks matchups across run and pass. Discussion of New England’s interior run struggles and the need to involve their change-of-pace backs. Deep dive into Drake May’s issues against quarters and cover six and how Seattle’s zones limit scrambling. Focus on Kenneth Walker’s power inside, Seattle’s pull-lead left-side attack, and the matchup nightmare posed by Jackson Smith-Njigba.
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Patriots Run Game Lacks Explosion
- The Patriots' postseason run game has lacked explosiveness, averaging just three yards per carry on designed runs with very few long gains.
- Trevor Sikkema and Dalton Wasserman note New England must create downhill plays or involve Travion Henderson more to avoid being one-dimensional.
Use Lighter Personnel To Create Space
- Try lighter, spread formations to create space against Seattle rather than heavy personnel that Seattle will match with fast linebackers.
- Dalton recommends using 11 personnel to force Seahawks' defenders into more space and open lanes for Henderson and Stevenson.
May Needs Brave Throws Versus Rotations
- Drake May thrives when defenses rotate their safeties and on play-action shots that open intermediate and deep windows.
- Both hosts stress May must make tight-window, brave throws against Seattle's disguised and rotating coverage to win the game.