The Athletic Football Show: A show about the NFL Super Bowl LX Preview
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Feb 6, 2026 A deep Super Bowl LX preview focused on how the Patriots rose from 4-13 to a title contender and how the Seahawks completed their ascent. Tight Xs-and-Os discussion of Patriots offense vs. Seattle defense and vice versa. Quarterback narratives, Drake May's MVP buzz, run-pass balance, pass-rush matchups, blitz plans and key special teams factors are all highlighted.
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Disrupt May By Wasting His Checks
- New England must limit Drake May's clean pockets by neutralizing backs and manipulating protections.
- Force him into one-on-one throws and rely less on allowing Ramondre Stevenson to release into routes.
Jumbo Packages Risk Playing Into Seattle
- Patriots aren't a strong running team and face the NFL's best run defense in Seattle.
- Heavy personnel looks risk playing into Seattle's strength of limiting chunk runs.
May's Postseason Pressure Problem
- May has taken an unprecedented number of postseason sacks and pressures, nearly doubling his regular-season rate.
- Persistent pressure is the clearest way Seattle can control New England's offense.