Updated: Wednesday, December 12, 2012

Seahawks-Bills: What to watch

Both teams can run, but lead backs have different styles

Seattle at Buffalo
seaWhen: 4:05 PM ET
Watch: FOX
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After watching film of both teams, Scouts Inc. breaks down key elements of the Week 15 Seahawks-Bills matchup.


Win game on ground: Both teams employ a run-first philosophy and are among the top 10 when it comes to yards per carry and yards rushing per game. Although their top backs are different in style, both are counted on to lead their teams as they use the run to set up a controlled passing attack. Buffalo's C.J. Spiller is more explosive and a bit more elusive in space, while Marshawn Lynch is more of the violent, powerful type of runner who gets a lot of his yards after initial contact. The team that wins this game will likely end up with a significant lead in yards gained on the ground.


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