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The top question facing each NFL team entering 2017

ByPeter Panacy|
FOXBORO, MA - AUGUST 31: Tom Brady #12 of the New England Patriots reacts before a preseason game with the New York Giants at Gillette Stadium on August 31, 2017 in Foxboro, Massachusetts. (Photo by Jim Rogash/Getty Images)
FOXBORO, MA - AUGUST 31: Tom Brady #12 of the New England Patriots reacts before a preseason game with the New York Giants at Gillette Stadium on August 31, 2017 in Foxboro, Massachusetts. (Photo by Jim Rogash/Getty Images)
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MINNEAPOLIS, MN – JANUARY 10: Everson Griffen #97 of the Minnesota Vikings sacks Russell Wilson #3 of the Seattle Seahawks in the third quarter during the NFC Wild Card Playoff game at TCFBank Stadium on January 10, 2016 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
MINNEAPOLIS, MN – JANUARY 10: Everson Griffen #97 of the Minnesota Vikings sacks Russell Wilson #3 of the Seattle Seahawks in the third quarter during the NFC Wild Card Playoff game at TCFBank Stadium on January 10, 2016 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)

Seattle Seahawks

Is the Seahawks offensive line that bad too?

Like the 49ers, the Seattle Seahawks can’t exactly boast of a stout offensive line.

According to Pro Football Focus, the Seahawks own the worst O-line in the NFL heading into 2017. And just like Andrew Luck of the Colts, Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson suffered the second-most sacks in the NFL last season (41).

Wilson’s elusiveness in, and out, of the pocket can help. And Wilson managed to thrive last year, despite a porous O-line trying to protect him.

But remember, Wilson dealt with pressure-related injuries at the beginning of 2016. Any scenario involving a serious setback could spell disaster for Seattle’s playoff chances.

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