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Seahawks Defense Stays Strong
Seahawks defense improves despite roster changes.
In brief
Seahawks defense improves despite roster changes. Seattle Seahawks defense has improved from 2025 with better yards allowed per game and fewer points scored. Originally reported by Seattle Seahawks On SI.
Seahawks Defense in 2025
Seattle Seahawks had the best defense in the NFL in 2025.
Offseason Changes
Coby Bryant and Riq Woolen departed; Boye Mafe swapped for Dante Fowler Jr.
Aged Defense
Leonard Williams, Jarran Reed, DeMarcus Lawrence, and Uchenna Nwosu were a year older.
Rookie Impact
Defensive rookies contributed nothing so far.
Points Allowed
Seahawks allowed 17.9 points per game this year, down from 17.2 in 2025.
Short Fields
Defense allowed touchdown drives of 21, 43, 18, and 11 yards.
Yards Allowed
Seattle is #1 in yards allowed per game (233.9), miles better than 285.6 in 2025.
Yards Per Play
Defense allowed 4.0 yards per play, best in century.
Advanced Analytics
Seahawks have -0.118 EPA per play, up from -0.113 in 2025.
Schedule Impact
Defense played well against Kyle Shanahan, Sean Payton, and Andy Reid.
Injury Context
Team played two games without Nick Emmanwori, two without Drake Thomas.
Conclusion
Seahawks defense has no drop-off from 2025 and is actually better so far.
Here's the gist
Seattle Seahawks defense has improved from 2025 with better yards allowed per game and fewer points scored.
