Jarran Reed may be the player who the Seattle Seahawks need to step up most in their Week 10 matchup against the Las Vegas Raiders.
With All-Pro defensive tackle Leonard Williams out for Sunday's game, Seattle will need Reed to take on an expanded role along the defensive interior. Playing alongside Byron Murphy II, Reed will be tasked with helping fill the void left by Williams and maintaining the Seahawks' presence in the trenches. His ability to control the line of scrimmage, stop the run and generate pressure will be critical against Las Vegas. Without Williams, Reed's veteran leadership and production will be even more important to Seattle's defensive success.
Reed enters Week 10 with a sack, four quarterback hits and three tackles for loss
on the season. While his statistical production has been steady, the Seahawks will need him to deliver an impactful performance against the Raiders. With Williams unavailable, Reed has an opportunity to establish himself as a difference-maker and help keep Seattle's defensive front productive despite the significant absence.
This article originally appeared on Seahawks Wire: Seahawks need Jarran Reed to step up most in Week 10
