Just heard Sal Paloantonionododio on Cowherd. He interviewed 3 New England DB's who all said they were practicing against that very play as late as Thursday.
I call horseshit!
How often has Seattle attempted, used or even required that particular pass? And unless N.E. had a mole or camera at practices, why would they practice defending said little, if ever used play?
The mystique is that Bilicheck (like Saban) covers all bases. Well that would explain why west Alabama was Johnny on the spot rather than being gored and trampled by Lynch.