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GO FIGURE: Top defenses have best Super Bowls

By Associated Press
Published January 30, 2014 3:15pm ET
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GO FIGURE: Top defenses have best Super Bowls
FILE - In this Jan. 26, 2003, file photo, Tampa Bay Buccaneers cornerback Dwight Smith (26) celebrates his 50-yard interception return for a touchdown to cap the Buccaneers' 48-21 win over the Oakland Raiders in NFL football's Super Bowl XXXVII in San Diego. In the 48 year history of the Super Bowl, 2014 is only the second time the No. 1 team in total yards and total passing offense, Denver, has faced the No. 1 defensive team in total yards and passing yards given up: Seattle. The only other time this happened, in 2003, defensive titan Tampa Bay swamped offensive powerhouse Oakland. (AP Photo/Lawrence Jackson, File) | Lawrence Jackson

WASHINGTON (AP) — In big money Super Bowls it pays far more to be stingy.

Statistical history favors the tightest defenses in the Super Bowl over than the most prolific offenses, something that might hearten Seattle Seahawks fans.

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