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Seahawks-Patriots Preview: Five questions with Pats Pulpit

The Seattle Seahawks and New England Patriots are set to face off in a highly anticipated matchup this Sunday.

The Seahawks are coming off a tough loss to the San Francisco 49ers, while the Patriots are looking to rebound from a disappointing performance against the Miami Dolphins.

In this Q&A, we spoke with Pats Pulpit's Bernd Buchmasser to get his take on the upcoming game.

1. What are the biggest challenges the Patriots will face against the Seahawks?

The Seahawks have a lot of weapons on offense, and they're very good at getting the ball to their playmakers in space.

The Patriots' defense will need to be disciplined and communicate well to avoid giving up big plays.

The Seahawks also have a strong pass rush, so the Patriots' offensive line will need to protect Tom Brady.

2. What are the Patriots' keys to victory?

The Patriots need to control the tempo of the game and keep the Seahawks' offense off the field.

They also need to take advantage of their opportunities in the red zone and force turnovers.

If the Patriots can do those things, they'll have a good chance of winning.

3. Who are the key players to watch for the Patriots?

Tom Brady is always a key player for the Patriots, but he'll need help from his supporting cast.

Julian Edelman is a dangerous receiver, and he'll be looking to make big plays against the Seahawks' secondary.

The Patriots' defense will also need to step up, and players like Dont'a Hightower and Stephon Gilmore will need to have big games.

4. What are the Patriots' biggest weaknesses?

The Patriots' biggest weakness is their lack of depth at wide receiver.

If Edelman or Josh Gordon were to get injured, the Patriots would be left with a lot of unproven players.

The Patriots' pass rush has also been inconsistent this season, so they'll need to put pressure on Russell Wilson if they want to win.

5. What's your prediction for the game?

The Patriots are a slight favorite in this game, but the Seahawks are a tough opponent.

I think the Patriots will win a close game, but it could go either way.