TodayMon, Oct 19 · Seahawks
Both men are behind the league this year
Abraham Lucas and Grey Zabel are both allowing more pressure than the league average at their spots this year. Lucas allowed pressure at 0.68 times the league tackle rate in 2025. This year it's 1.26 times, and his Value Over Replacement, where 100 is replacement level, fell from 127.2, 30th of 96 regular tackles, to 97.2, 50th of 69, below replacement level. Zabel went from 0.90 times the league guard rate to 1.17. His VOR fell from 137.7, 18th of 96 guards, to 104.4, 45th of 75.
Abraham Lucas and Grey Zabel in pass protection
| Player | Season | Pressure rate | VOR | VOR rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abraham Lucas | 2025 | 2.8% | 127.2 | 30 of 96 |
| Abraham Lucas | 2026 | 7.2% | 97.2 | 50 of 69 |
| Grey Zabel | 2025 | 3.4% | 137.7 | 18 of 96 |
| Grey Zabel | 2026 | 5.9% | 104.4 | 45 of 75 |
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