Seattle Seahawks

Seattle Seahawks Defense Analysis

Season Stats

Defense

The Seattle Seahawks defense utilizes a 3-4 / Multiple base scheme under defensive coordinator Aden Durde. Review their latest 2025 coverage stats, pass rush metrics, and coaching adjustments below.

Scheme & Analysis

How good is the Seattle Seahawks Defense?

The Seattle Seahawks are playing championship-caliber defense in 2025, sitting near the top of the league at #1 in scoring defense. In fact, they are allowing 5.8 fewer points per game than the league average, stifling opposing offenses.

In the NFC West, they are setting the standard, ranking above the Los Angeles Rams (#10), San Francisco 49ers (#13) and Arizona Cardinals (#29) in points allowed per game.

This is an active front that does a solid job of generating pressure and tackles for loss. They also have a knack for finding the football, generating turnovers at a solid rate.

47
Total Sacks
18
Interceptions

Statistically, their front seven production is above average compared to the league median, while their secondary is capable (18 INTs).

* Grades calibrated to 2024 Regular Season (Weeks 1-16).

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Key Playmakers

Ernest Jones IV has been an elite performer in 2025, contributing 126 tackles, 0.5 sacks, and 5 interceptions to the team's efforts. It also helps that Nick Emmanwori is having a standout 2025, recording 81 tackles, 2.5 sacks, and 1 interception.

What is the Seattle Seahawks defensive scheme?

Coordinator: Aden Durde

The Seattle Seahawks defense runs a 3-4 / Multiple under coordinator Aden Durde.

Base Defensive Front
3-4 / Multiple
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3-4 Front (Two-Gap)
Three down linemen, often responsible for two gaps (the player in front). They eat blocks to free up linebackers to make plays.

Tactical Philosophy

Aden Durde implements a versatile 3-4 front under Mike Macdonald's vision, focusing on disguised pressures and safety versatility.

Key Principles

DisguiseSimulated PressuresSafety Versatility

Scheme Strengths

  • ✓Unpredictable blitz angles & confusing formations
  • ✓Disguises coverage responsibilities well
  • ✓Versatile against spread offenses

Potential Weaknesses

  • ⚠Vulnerable to outside runs if edge setting fails
  • ⚠Complex gap assignments for defensive line
  • ⚠Requires specific 'two-gap' personnel (Nose Tackle)

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Defensive Vitals (Key Metrics)

The key metrics for the Seattle Seahawks Defense include their Havoc Score, Ball Production, and Front Aggression.

🔥 This unit excels at creating negative plays. Expect a high weekly floor due to their sack and turnover potential.
Havoc Rate
GOOD
11.4/g
Turnovers
ELITE
1.6/g
Aggression
GOOD
5.2/g
vs 2024 Regular Season Standards
Metric
Per Game
Grade
Why it Matters
Havoc Score
11.4
GOOD
They disrupt the offense 11.4 times per game. This constant pressure forces bad throws and negative plays.
Ball Production
1.6
ELITE
They force a turnover event (INT or Fumble) 1.6 times per game. They are ball-hawks that give their offense extra possessions.
Front Aggression
5.2
GOOD
The Front 7 (Line + LBs) wrecks 5.2 plays at the line of scrimmage per game (Sacks + TFLs).
Metric Definitions• Havoc Score: TFLs + PDs + FFs per game.• Ball Prod: INTs + FFs per game.• Front Aggression: TFLs per game.
Havoc Grading Scale
ELITE > 11.5 GOOD > 10.5 AVG > 9.5 POOR < 9.5
Ball Production Grading Scale
ELITE > 1.6 GOOD > 1.3 AVG > 1.0 POOR < 1.0
Front Aggression Grading Scale
ELITE > 5.8 GOOD > 5.2 AVG > 4.7 POOR < 4.7

Performance Metrics

How is the Seattle Seahawks defense trending?

Last 3 Games vs. Season Average

Steady
17.2 PPG(Last 3)
Their performance has remained steady vs. season average.

Roster & Injuries

Who is on the Seattle Seahawks defense injury report?

Key absences impacting the gameplanAs of Jan 14, 2026
LB
Tyrice Knight
Linebacker
QuestionableJan 13
"Impacts coverage over the middle and open-field tackling."
DE
DeMarcus Lawrence
Defensive End
QuestionableJan 14
"Weakens pass rush rotation and interior run gaps."
CB
Riq Woolen
Cornerback
QuestionableJan 14
"Reduces secondary depth; creates mismatch potential for opposing WRs."
S
AJ Finley
Safety
Injured ReserveAug 5
"Reduces secondary depth; creates mismatch potential for opposing WRs."
LB
Chazz Surratt
Linebacker
Injured ReserveJan 13
"Impacts coverage over the middle and open-field tackling."
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