Well, this is certainly a welcome bit of positive news! The Seattle Seahawks’ primary goal this offseason was to improve their defensive front. Not just in the run defense, but also finding a way to make opposing quarterbacks more uncomfortable.
While the run defense is certainly improved, the Seahawks are definitely enjoying the fruits of their efforts when it comes to the pass rush. Right now, Seattle’s defense leads the league with most pressures generated. A stark improvement from where they were at this same point last year.
Buy Seahawks TicketsThe Seattle Seahawks defense has generated 98 total pressures this season (1st in the NFL)
Through 4 weeks last season, they generated 50 total pressures (29th in the NFL)
— PFF SEA Seahawks (@PFF_Seahawks) October 4, 2023
This may come as a surprise to some, especially considering the Seahawks pass rush was literally non-existent against the Los Angeles Rams in Week 1, and only made marginal impact in Week 2 against the Lions. But so far, like the rest of the defense, they are improving rapidly.
Also, sacking quarterback Daniel Jones eleven times on Monday Night Football surely helps to boost the numbers a bit,
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