The Seattle Seahawks D/ST just officially locked down the No. 1 overall spot in ESPN’s Eric Karabell’s rest-of-season fantasy football rankings. That’s right, after only two weeks, our defense isn’t just playing great, they’re being projected as the best unit to have for the *entire year*. For anyone bleeding green and blue in the Emerald City, this is exactly what we wanted to hear, and frankly, what we’ve seen on the field already.
Our Defense Is Balling Out, And The Numbers Don’t Lie
This unit has been an absolute fantasy football goldmine through the first two weeks of the 2026 NFL season. They’ve been a relentless force, leading with opportunistic takeaways, breathtaking defensive plays that get the whole Lumen Field crowd roaring, and even effective field goal scoring from our special teams. According to ESPN Fantasy Football, our D/ST has already racked up the fourth-most fantasy points in PPR leagues with 24 total. This isn’t just a hot start, this is a statement that this defense is here to dominate and deliver points consistently.
Week 1: Total Shutdown in the Emerald City!
Our D/ST showed up HUGE in Week 1, earning us a crucial 13-10 win right here over the New England Patriots. They held the Patriots to a measly 277 total yards, making a statement that this defense means business right out of the gate. Our boys brought the heat with three sacks and three interceptions, absolutely hounding Patriots quarterback Drake Maye and making it impossible for New England to sustain any kind of offensive drive. You saw it, 12s, they were flying all over the field! And let’s give a massive shoutout to kicker Jason Myers, who went a perfect 2-2 on field goal attempts and 1-1 on extra point attempts, chipping in those absolutely crucial points when we needed them most.
Week 2: Road Dominance Continues!
But they didn’t stop there. In Week 2, our boys were even more dominant on the road, steamrolling the Arizona Cardinals in a 31-7 victory. The Cardinals looked completely lost against our D/ST, managing only 151 total yards and a pathetic 10 first downs while averaging a measly 3.2 total yards per play. We completely smothered their offense, allowing a mere 81 passing yards and 70 rushing yards. Our defense racked up another two sacks and snagged an interception off Arizona quarterback Jacoby Brissett. Myers was clutch again, going 1-1 on field goal attempts and a flawless 4-4 on extra point attempts. Through these first two games, this D/ST has allowed only an incredible 17 points and a mere 482 total yards on their watch. Seventeen points! That’s just ridiculous.
This Seattle D/ST is absolutely generating pressure, forcing turnovers, and preventing explosive plays like it’s their sole mission, and they are crushing it every single snap. They’re not just a strong weekly fantasy starter; they’re the undisputed engine driving this fantastic 2-0 start for our squad. As we roll into Week 3, the Emerald City knows exactly what kind of premier unit we’ve got. This D/ST is one of the top fantasy options out there, and more importantly, they are winning us games. Keep that energy, 12s, because this defense is a genuine force to be reckoned with!
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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