The Seattle Seahawks and Denver Broncos did not meet during the regular season. Their one matchup was in the preseason when the Denver Broncos fell to the Seahawks. This time certainly has much more on the line as both teams will compete for the biggest prize in all of sports. New York City has warmed up a bit as the 2014 Super Bowl prepares to kick off.
The Denver Broncos might have the best offense in the league, but the Seattle Seahawks have the best defense and they intend to test their opponent for four quarters. The Seahawks on average allowed opponents to put up just 14.4 points, 273.6 yards and just 172.0 passing yards a game. Led by Richard Sherman, the team forced 39 turnovers and 44 sacks.
Quarterback Russell Wilson might be the forgotten piece of Seattle's success. The quarterback is ready to shine on the biggest stage with his read-option abilities. Pairing him with running back Marshawn Lynch who put up 1,257 yards and 12 touchdowns and the Seattle's offense is something to pay attention to.
The No. 1 offense features a wide receiving corps that has feasted on the pick-your-poison style offense. Demaryius Thomas recorded 90 catches and 1,400 yards. Eric Decker had 87 catches for 1,288 yards while tight end Julius Thomas put up 788 yards and 12 scores. Not to be outshined, running back Knowshon Moreno dominated with a career-best season putting up 1,038 yards and 10 touchdowns.
Peyton Manning is preparing to add another line on an already impressive resume. Appearing in his third Super Bowl and attempting to win his second, the quarterback could be the first to bring two different team's a Super Bowl trophy. This game could easily be Manning's swan song in the NFL and a title would be a nice way to go out.
Manning put together yet another record-breaking year, setting the league record with 5,477 passing yards and 55 touchdowns on the year. However, after missing all of 2011 with a neck injury, offseason tests could force him to call it quits sooner than expected. Regardless of Sunday's outcome, Manning insists he is not ready to end his career in the NFL.
The 2014 Super Bowl is new school against old school. The Denver Broncos enter the matchup with a quarterback looking to add one more trophy to the case before potential retiring after a historic career. The Seattle Seahawks have a fast-paced offense with a quarterback just getting his feet wet as a professional. Squaring off in New York City, the No. 1 offense and No. 1 defense go head-to-head in one last game.
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