Super Bowl 2015: Patriots vs. Seahawks Box Score Predictions, Stat Comparisons

January 20, 2015   ·   Scott Polacek   ·   Jump to comments

Rarely do stats tell the whole story, but they certainly paint a clear picture when it comes to the Super Bowl XLIX showdown between the Seattle Seahawks and New England Patriots.
There are some statistical discrepancies between the teams that could help predict what the ultimate outcome will be on Feb. 1. 
With that in mind, here is a look at some stat comparisons from different position groups as well as box score predictions for the big game.
 
Quarterbacks
New England’s Tom Brady finished the 2014 season with a 64.1 completion percentage, 4,109 passing yards, 33 touchdown tosses and only nine interceptions. It all added up to an impressive passer rating of 97.4.
His counterpart, Seattle’s Russell Wilson, finished the 2014 campaign with a 63.1 completion percentage, 3,475 passing yards, 20 touchdown passes and only seven interceptions, which resulted in a passer rating of 95.
Wilson certainly has an advantage in the rushing de...

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