* will look at one compelling matchup or comparison each day leading up to XLIX. Today: A battle between the receiving corps, both of which derive their potency from simplicity. * Wes Welker 2.0 Following the departure of Randy Mo s, the consistent question plaguing New England's front office was how they valued wide receivers, and whether or not they would pair an aging with another game-breaker. Instead, they let walk, too, confident that would step in and be a multi-faceted player talented enough to keep the offense on pace. It was a gamble, of course, but it put Edelman in a situation he relished. He caught eight or more pa ses in a game seven times in 2014 and had more than 90 receiving yards four times. His 141-yard performance in Week 14 was the capstone of a brilliant season. It sounds common to talk about "slot" type receivers and complement their understanding of leverage, but watching Edelman during that game, it's easy to see why he is the lifeblood of Brady's pa sing game. Boiled down, his ability to sustain contact and stay on a route provides Brady with an John Stockton Jersey instant out on so many pa sing routes. He is the quinte sential complementary wide receiver, working in concert with and in a way that makes him almost irreplaceable. He is better than Welker ever was at making defenders mi s after the catch. Plus, he can always drop back and throw a ball, too. Understanding Wilson While the strength of New England's pa sing game seems to come from scheme simplicity and the right lynchpin wide receiver, Seattle's strength feels like it comes from an inherent and unspoken understanding between and his two favorite targets: and . This was never clearer than two weeks ago, when the pounded the at home to advance to the NFC Championship game. Wilson's ability to manipulate deep safeties is second to only , and his mobility is better. This means plenty of opportunities like the 16-yard touchdown he lofted to Baldwin to kick off the playoff game. Everything, from the fake to the stutter step was coordinated perfectly. The fact that he also had a running lane made the play close to unstoppable. So, who's better? The good thing about this battle is that no team will be handicapped by the ability of a quarterback. Both receiving corps are underrated, but excellent as well. If we had to go on talent alone, the would earn the edge. Edelman is quietly one of the best 20 receivers in the league. LaFell nearly hit 1,000 yards, and is a decent option off the bench. The system tends to hold receivers down; just look at what did when he left. Ultimately, it's hard to imagine Baldwin and Kearse having huge roles anywhere but Seattle. Even without throwing in the mix, we give the the edge. The latest Podcast and tells you whom to trust in XLIX. Find more content on . Karl Malone Jersey