Seattle Seahawks head coach Mike Madonald is a defensive-minded leader that brought his exciting, complex scheme to the team. As the defensive coordinator for the Baltimore Ravens last season, Macdonald’s defense led the league in sacks (60), points per game (16.5), and takeaways (31). The Seahawks saw early returns on their investment during a dominant performance against the Los Angeles Chargers in Week 1 of the preseason.
The Chargers managed three points and were held to 198 total yards of offense. LA went 2-for-13 on third-down attempts, and converted just nine first downs the entire contest. Jim Harbaugh’s offense was held to 21 measly yards throughout their first six possessions.
That dominance carried over into Thursday’s joint practice with the Tennessee Titans. After both teams agreed to work more individual reps and team periods during Wednesday’s practice, Thursday’s session featured significantly more red-zone work. The Seahawks were downright dominant, holding the Titans to zero touchdowns on 12 consecutive red-zone plays.
Zero TDs for the #Titans offense in 12 red zone plays https://t.co/Vy3WvLKaSH
— AtoZ Sports Nashville (@AtoZSports) August 15, 2024
Here’s a play- by-play breakdown of just how dominant Seattle’s defense was in the red zone.
Titans starting quarterback Will Levis
– Back-shoulder completion to Tony Pollard
– Calvin Ridley catch for gain of 10, moving the chains
-Riq Woolen intercepts Levis in the end zone
-Tyjae Spears four yard run
– Incomplete to Ridley
Titans No. 2 quarterback Mason Rudolph
– UDFA TE David Martin-Robinson drops would-be TD
– Checkdown to Tyjae Spears
– PBU on a ball intended for rookie WR Jha’Quan Jackson
– Incomplete to WR Mason Kinsey
Titans No. 3 quarterback Malik Willis
– 10-yard completion to UDFA WR Sam Schnee
– Incomplete check down to UDFA RB Jabari Small
– PBU in the end-zone, tight coverage by Seahawks DBs
Seattle’s defense dominated Tennessee’s offense on Thursday. Macdonald will be pleased with his unit’s performance in the final joint practice against the Titans. If it was any indication, the Seahawks defense will be a top five unit in the NFL this season.
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