Quarterback
Seattle
With 26 touchdown passes, Russell Wilson tied Peyton Manning’s rookie record. Running Seattle’s option spread, Wilson has an efficiency rating of 100.0, fourth best in the NFL.
Washington
Heisman Trophy winner Robert Griffin III has played brilliantly, rushing for 815 yards and compiling the best efficiency rating (102.4) for a rookie since Otto Graham (112.1) in 1946.
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Running back
Seattle
Marshawn Lynch (315 carries, 1590 yards, 11 touchdowns) has had the finest season of his seven-year career but has been limited this week in practice by a back ailment.
Washington
Sixth-round draft choice Alfred Morris (335 yards, 1,613 yards, 13 touchdowns) set a single-season franchise rushing record. It was the third most yards ever by a rookie in the NFL.
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Receivers
Seattle
Sidney Rice (50 catches, 748 yards) is a big target at 6-foot-4. Speedy Golden Tate (45-688) is a big-play threat at the other spot. Tight end Zach Miller (38-396) is reliable.
Washington
Pierre Garcon (44-633), Santana Moss (41-573), Leonard Hankerson (38-543) and Joshua Morgan (48-510) give the Redskins more depth. But Seattle has star power and an edge at tight end.
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Offensive line
Seattle
Pro Bowl starters Max Unger (center) and Russell Okung (tackle) lead one of the smaller but quicker units in the league, with all five starters between 298 and 318 pounds.
Washington
This was a supposed weakness in the preseason, but Trent Williams has emerged as a Pro Bowl selection, while four journeymen have jelled in a stretch scheme that favors brains over brawn.
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Defensive line
Seattle
Three huge vets (combined 959 pounds) start in a 4-3 set along with former Redskins player Chris Clemons (11.5 sacks), an undersized but disruptive end. The unit has been intact for two years.
Washington
Free agents Barry Cofield (nose) and Stephen Bowen have been solid, and Jarvis Jenkins, coming off ACL surgery, has improved as the season has progressed.
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Linebackers
Seattle
Rookie middle linebacker Bobby Wagner, a second-round pick, and second-year man K.J. Wright, a fourth-round selection, are emerging in a unit that plays assignment football, rarely freelancing.
Washington
Rob Jackson has been a stellar replacement for injured Brian Orakpo. London Fletcher, 37, just keeps making tackles (139 this year). And Ryan Kerrigan is an emerging star.
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Secondary
Seattle
Kam Chancellor, Brandon Browner, Richard Sherman and Pro Bowl safety Earl Thomas form one of the hardest-hitting units in the NFL, ranked No. 3 in pass defense efficiency, according to Football Outsiders.
Washington
With improved play up front, the much-maligned unit has performed better during the Redskins’ seven-game winning streak. Still, Seattle has an overwhelming edge in this department.
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Special teams
Seattle
Pro Bowl selection Leon Washington gives Seattle the edge in the return game, but the Redskins are stellar in coverage. Kicker Steven Hauschka (24-for-27) is perfect inside 50 yards.
Washington
Rookie kicker Kai Forbath (17-for-18) missed for the first time last week. The Redskins have lacked big-play potential in the return game but have been sure handed.
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Coaching
Seattle
Pete Carroll has gone 2-3 in the playoffs, never getting beyond the divisional round. Few teams have coordinators as inexperienced as Casey Bradley (defense) and Darrell Bevell (offense).
Washington
Mike Shanahan has an 8-5 playoff record with two Super Bowl titles. Coordinators Kyle Shanahan (offense) and Jim Haslett (defense) have received high marks for their work this year.
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