Seahawks' 35-game run defense streak

For 35 consecutive games the Seahawks have not allowed an individual opponent to rush for 100 yards.

Kenneth Walker III challenge

Walker is the biggest challenger to the streak, having signed as the best free agent this offseason.

Defensive tackle Byron Murphy II

Murphy says Walker is killing it but the defense must play their style to stop him.

“He’s killing it right now, having a great year”

Streak significance

Extending the streak to 36 games would tie with Minnesota and San Francisco for fourth-longest since 2000.

Last 100-yard rusher

James Cook topped 100 yards against the Seahawks on october 27, 2024, almost two years ago.

Team rushing performance

In 19 of 35 games, opponents failed to gain 100 yards rushing as a team.

Line of scrimmage focus

The defense starts with the line of scrimmage where players like Murphy and Reed thrive.

Defensive line strategy

Defensive line players eat up blocks and hold ground to stop runners.

Linebacker role

Linebackers like Ernest Jones IV define gaps and make tackles after the line of scrimmage.

Cornerback defense

Cornerbacks like Devon Witherspoon excel at stopping runs despite being undersized.

Safety role

Safeties like Love clean up leaks after the defense stops the run.

Walker's challenge

Walker has contact balance to slip through tackles and break plays.

“Just because you made the first contact with him maybe you’re the first person to get to the football doesn’t mean he’s going down”

Seahawks' strategy

The defense must understand Walker's tools to stop him and extend the streak.