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5 things Russell Wilson must do to win Super Bowl 49

By Jeff Weisinger

Jan 18, 2015; Seattle, WA, USA; Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson (3) points during warm-ups prior to facing the Green Bay Packers in the NFC Championship Game at CenturyLink Field. Mandatory Credit: Steven Bisig-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 18, 2015; Seattle, WA, USA; Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson (3) points during warm-ups prior to facing the Green Bay Packers in the NFC Championship Game at CenturyLink Field. Mandatory Credit: Steven Bisig-USA TODAY Sports /
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January 18, 2015; Seattle, WA, USA; Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson (3) runs the ball against the Green Bay Packers during the second half in the NFC Championship game at CenturyLink Field. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports
January 18, 2015; Seattle, WA, USA; Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson (3) runs the ball against the Green Bay Packers during the second half in the NFC Championship game at CenturyLink Field. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports /

Must find ways to convert on third down

As mentioned before, Wilson has to be efficient offensively in order to keep control of the game and to keep Brady and the Patriots off the field as much as possible.

In order to insure that, the Seahawks must convert on third downs, especially third-and-short situations.

During the regular season, Seattle was 11th in the NFL in converting third-down, converting 42.5 percent of their third downs.  During the playoffs, they improved that to 51.7 percent.

On the flip side of the ball, the Patriots defense has held teams to converting just 20 percent of their third downs during the postseason, allowing their opponents to convert just four third-down situations.

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