Your Seahawks defense has blasted out of the gate, allowing a mere 17 total points through the first two weeks of the NFL season! That’s not just good, Seattle, that’s absolutely elite. We’re talking about a defensive start that has the Emerald City buzzing, and for good reason. This isn’t some fluke either; it puts our squad in truly rarified air right now.
Only Two Teams Have Allowed Less Than 20 Points. We’re One Of Them.
Think about that for a second. Out of the entire NFL, only two teams have managed to hold opponents under 20 total points through the first two games. Our Seattle Seahawks are one of them! The New England Patriots lead the league with 16 points surrendered, and our Hawks are right there, hot on their heels, with just 17 points allowed. It’s early, but this kind of defensive solidity sets a tone, doesn’t it? The Patriots themselves are off to a 1-1 start, and their defense even held our Hawks to just 13 points in the opener. To then turn around and hold another team to only 4 points, which is what we must have done in the second game to get to 17 total, that’s just pure defensive dominance.
New England’s Defense Has Their Own Story, But We’re Right There
Speaking of the Patriots, they’re feeling pretty good about their defense too, and the source makes it clear why. After holding our Seahawks to 13 points and then shutting down the Pittsburgh Steelers for only three points in Week 2, their defensive unit has definitely established an effective tempo. Guys like Christian Gonzalez are making big plays, racking up four passes defensed already. And with rookie edge rusher Gabe Jacas stepping up nicely for the injured Harold Landry with a sack, an interception, and a pass breakup, it’s clear they have some talent. Christian Elliss also bounced back in Week 2, making their front four look like a strong unit. But for our Seahawks to be shoulder-to-shoulder with a unit playing that well, giving up just one more point than them over two games? That’s something special right out of the gate!
The Patriots have another big test coming up this Sunday against the Jacksonville Jaguars, a team that’s been putting up points, averaging 23.5 per game and even dropping a massive 34 points on the Cleveland Browns in Week 1. So, they’ll need that defensive momentum. For our Seahawks, that kind of early season defensive performance , only 17 points allowed , means this team is already establishing an identity. It shows we’re ready to grind and that the defense is ready to win us some games this season. Let’s keep that momentum rolling, Seattle!
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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