The New England Patriots are gearing up for a mega-dose of Marshawn Lynch.

Talking Monday about the hammer-dropping Seahawks runner, Patriots coach Bill Belichick called Lynch a “tremendous” talent and the “best back we’ve faced.”

Interior defensive lineman Vince Wilfork echoed those words — and doubled down on his earlier comments — telling Around The NFL that Seattle’s offensive centerpiece looms as a doozy because of his ability to gain strength and power as the game wears on.

“Hands down, I think he’s the best,” Wilfork said. “He’s proving it in the passing game, running game, blocking, you name it. I don’t think there is any other running back out there that has that many explosive runs, yards after contact. He is exactly what his name is called: Beast Mode. It seems like when the fourth quarter hits, he hits another gear.”

via Marc Sessler of NFL.com