The Seattle Seahawks are a fierce defense that hangs its hat on being aggressive and productive. Mike Macdonald's unit continues to be impactful. The 3-1 Seahawks have recaptured their elite defensive identity from last year's Super Bowl-winning season.
There are several advanced metrics across different platforms that measure pass-rushing productivity. Essentially all of them are praising the Seahawks' pass rush.
ESPN Analytics has the Seahawks' pass-rush-win-rate (PRWR) at 69%. That ranks No. 1 across the entire NFL in that metric. Second place, the Minnesota Vikings, are five percentage points (64%) below the Seahawks, according to the data.
The Seahawks have compiled 11 sacks in four contests. Only six NFL defenses have more sacks. Macdonald's
defense are three sacks within a top-three standing. Also, disruption is production, and ESPN Analytics has the Seahawks as the most disruptive defense in the NFL.
According to Pro Football Focus, the Seahawks have the 11th-best pass rushing grade (71.5) entering Week 5. Star defensive tackle Leonard Williams leads the defense in pressures with 15. Uchenna Nwosu has 13 and DeMarcus Lawrence has 12.
The Seahawks are capable of winning games by leaning on their pass rush. A strip-sack by Nwosu sealed the Week 4 victory over the Los Angeles Chargers. This Seahawks pass rush is delivering great signs for a second consecutive season.
This article originally appeared on Seahawks Wire: Seahawks are a thriving pass-rushing unit once again
