Denver Broncos vs. Seattle Seahawks: How the Teams Stack Up

How the Super Bowl XLVIII teams stack up.

Super Bowl XLVIII - For the sixth time in NFL history, the best offensive team will take on the best defensive team in Super Bowl XLVIII. Here BET takes a look at the teams’ lineups.  Who do you think will take home the coveted Lombardi Trophy on Sunday Feb. 2?— Dominique Zonyéé (@DominiqueZonyee)(Photos: Jonathan Ferrey/Getty Images; Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

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Super Bowl XLVIII - For the sixth time in NFL history, the best offensive team will take on the best defensive team in Super Bowl XLVIII. Here BET takes a look at the teams’ lineups. Who do you think will take home the coveted Lombardi Trophy on Sunday Feb. 2?— Dominique Zonyéé (@DominiqueZonyee)(Photos: Jonathan Ferrey/Getty Images; Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

Win, Win - Both teams are coming to the Super Bowl with regular season records of 13-3. But for the first time in the 38 years of the NFL franchise’s history, the Seahawks recorded double-digit victories in consecutive seasons.(Photo: Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

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Win, Win - Both teams are coming to the Super Bowl with regular season records of 13-3. But for the first time in the 38 years of the NFL franchise’s history, the Seahawks recorded double-digit victories in consecutive seasons.(Photo: Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

First Time for Everything - This is Denver’s first trip the Super Bowl since back-to-back wins in 1997 and 1998. It is Seattle’s first crack at an NFL championship. (Photo: Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

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First Time for Everything - This is Denver’s first trip the Super Bowl since back-to-back wins in 1997 and 1998. It is Seattle’s first crack at an NFL championship. (Photo: Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

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Manning vs. Wilson - While Seahawks QB Russell Wilson is a Super Bowl virgin, Peyton Manning has one NFL Championship under his belt after winning with the Indianapolis Colts in 2012. This will be his third Super Bowl on Sunday. If Manning is victorious on Sunday, he will be the first QB in NFL history to win a championship with two different teams.(Photo: Jamie Squire/Getty Images)

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Manning vs. Wilson - While Seahawks QB Russell Wilson is a Super Bowl virgin, Peyton Manning has one NFL Championship under his belt after winning with the Indianapolis Colts in 2012. This will be his third Super Bowl on Sunday. If Manning is victorious on Sunday, he will be the first QB in NFL history to win a championship with two different teams.(Photo: Jamie Squire/Getty Images)

Comparing the Defense - Led by Richard Sherman and Earl Thomas, who were named first team All-Pro, the Seahawks' defense ranked first in the league in passes and interceptions with 28.  Denver ranked 27th in defense.  (Photos: Doug Pensinger/Getty Images; Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

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Comparing the Defense - Led by Richard Sherman and Earl Thomas, who were named first team All-Pro, the Seahawks' defense ranked first in the league in passes and interceptions with 28.  Denver ranked 27th in defense.  (Photos: Doug Pensinger/Getty Images; Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

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Comparing the Offense - The Broncos have the No. 1 offense, leading the league with 457 yards per game. Manny Ramirez and Julius Thomas also managed to not let Manning get sacked once in the post season. But Seattle’s offense, which will be led by Percy Harvin and Marshawn “Beast Mode” Lynch, is a force to be reckoned with. No runner in the league had more yards after contact than Lynch.(Photo: Otto Greule Jr/Getty Images)

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Comparing the Offense - The Broncos have the No. 1 offense, leading the league with 457 yards per game. Manny Ramirez and Julius Thomas also managed to not let Manning get sacked once in the post season. But Seattle’s offense, which will be led by Percy Harvin and Marshawn “Beast Mode” Lynch, is a force to be reckoned with. No runner in the league had more yards after contact than Lynch.(Photo: Otto Greule Jr/Getty Images)

Numbers Don’t Lie - The Broncos scored 606 points in 2013, which is more than any other team has racked up in a single season in NFL history. Meanwhile, the Seahawks ended the post season with 417 points. (Photo: Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

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Numbers Don’t Lie - The Broncos scored 606 points in 2013, which is more than any other team has racked up in a single season in NFL history. Meanwhile, the Seahawks ended the post season with 417 points. (Photo: Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

Keys to Success for the Broncos - In order for the Broncos to win, they must stop Lynch and cut off Russell Wilson before he can commit to any extensive plays. Since Harvin has been out for most of the season, it can’t hurt to look at old tapes of Harvin to see how he played on the Vikings. (Photo: Elsa/Getty Images)

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Keys to Success for the Broncos - In order for the Broncos to win, they must stop Lynch and cut off Russell Wilson before he can commit to any extensive plays. Since Harvin has been out for most of the season, it can’t hurt to look at old tapes of Harvin to see how he played on the Vikings. (Photo: Elsa/Getty Images)

Keys to Success for the Seahawks - On the Seahawks end, Wilson will have to avoid pressure.  He was sacked 33 times in 2013. Furthermore the Seahawks will have to utilize Harvin to the best of his ability, especially on special teams. Lastly the last thing to tackle would be how to keep the ball from Peyton Manning.(Photo: Otto Greule Jr/Getty Images)

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Keys to Success for the Seahawks - On the Seahawks end, Wilson will have to avoid pressure.  He was sacked 33 times in 2013. Furthermore the Seahawks will have to utilize Harvin to the best of his ability, especially on special teams. Lastly the last thing to tackle would be how to keep the ball from Peyton Manning.(Photo: Otto Greule Jr/Getty Images)

What It All Comes Down To - Super Bowl XLVIII all comes down to offense vs. defense. The Seahawks and the Broncos will go head to head on Sunday, Feb. 2 at the MetLife Stadium in one of the most highly anticipated Super Bowls in the last decade.(Photo: John Moore/Getty Images)

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What It All Comes Down To - Super Bowl XLVIII all comes down to offense vs. defense. The Seahawks and the Broncos will go head to head on Sunday, Feb. 2 at the MetLife Stadium in one of the most highly anticipated Super Bowls in the last decade.(Photo: John Moore/Getty Images)