The Seattle Seahawks relied on their dominant defense in Thursday’s 6-3 Week 17 victory over the Chicago Bears. While Geno Smith and the offense struggled to move the football, Mike Macdonald’s defense limited the Bears to three points and a pathetic 179 total yards of offense. Having analyzed the impressive performance in terrific detail, Pro Football Focus graded these three Seahawks defenders as their best performers.
The highest-graded Seahawks in Week 17 vs the Bears:
π₯ Leonard Williams – 81.2
π₯ Abraham Lucas – 79.2
π₯ Zach Charbonnet – 78.9
π Tyrice Knight – 77.3
π Boye Mafe – 74.0
π Noah Fant – 74.0(min. 25 snaps) pic.twitter.com/PdTcBrbsGp
β PFF SEA Seahawks (@PFF_Seahawks) December 27, 2024
Leonard Williams | 81.2
Leonard Williams had a field day with the underperforming interior of the Bears’ offensive line. The veteran alignment-versatile defensive lineman totaled six pressures, one off his season-high, and also enjoyed his fourth multi-sack game of the campaign, sacking Caleb Williams twice. Williams has been Seattle’s best defensive player this season.
Tyrice Knight | 77.3
The Seahawks used rookie linebacker Tyrice Knight as an occasional pass rusher to great success versus the Bears. The former UTEP standout helped overwhelm the line of scrimmage by accumulating four quarterback pressures. Knight also totaled six tackles and was fantastic in coverage, too, allowing just two receptions for minimal gains.
Boye Mafe | 74.0
Boye Mafe was another Seahawks front-seven defender that put forth a quality showing. The third-year second-round pick had three pressures, all classified as hurries. Mafe didn’t record any of Seattle’s seven sacks, but he routinely made the inexperienced Williams uncomfortable in the pocket.
[lawrence-auto-related count=3]