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3hNEWI shared my perspective on some of the conversation my question to Brian Fleury sparked, as well as the somewhat unhinged discourse around the Seahawks following this past game, plus some keys to this matchup with Denver.
5hNEWLet's take a First Look at this throwback matchup between former AFC West rivals in Denver.
Come on over!
21hNEWVideoThe progression of Byron Murphy II into an absolute game-wrecker has been fun to watch.
He is well on his way to forcing voters to recognize him as an All-Pro.
22hNEWThis Thursday Night Football game features three of the most dangerous defensive linemen in the NFL.
Leonard Williams
Byron Murphy II
Zach Allen
Each rank among the best in the NFL in VOR (value above replacement) and Quick Pressures per 100 snaps for IDL.
22hNEWSeahawks practice report for Tuesday. It’s still just an estimation as they don’t really practice on TNF weeks.
Charbonnet still limited
Drake Thomas still DNP
23hNEWVideoYou were getting rid of the ball faster than at any time in your career early last season. It has been slower this season. What are the factors that play into that?
"I've got to do a better job getting the blal out and moving through my progressions."
23hNEWVideoYou guys are seeing more Cover 0 this year. If you control the turnovers, do you see opportunities to get more explosives as well?
"Yeah. Any time you control the turnovers, everything else gets better."
23hNEWVideoNehemiah Pritchett played only 4 defensive snaps against the 49ers, but had a pick and a forced fumble on special teams. How do you keep him champing at the bit given all the talent you have to balance for reps?
"That's easy."
23hNEWVideo"I talked about Mighty [Nehemiah Pritchett] to the defense today because when you talk about our way of life, he represents it. He's improving every day."
23hNEWVideoYou saw Trevon Diggs in Dallas and now are seeing him here. How does he fit here, and how is he the same or different versus how he was in Dallas?
"I would say I know Tre better here. I had a lot of personalities of my own to deal with in Dallas [laughs]."
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DNP did not practice Ltd limited Full full · ▲ better ▼ worse than the last report · New added · Cleared off the report
The Broncos haven't filed Tuesday's report yet.
From the official report, as posted on X →
Grade is yards per route he takes away on a typical rep, against the receivers he covered. Every grade is adjusted for the opponent, and small samples are pulled toward average. Data: Sumer Sports player-by-player charting.
Grade is yards per route he adds on a typical route, against the defenders who covered him. Every grade is adjusted for the opponent, and small samples are pulled toward average. Data: Sumer Sports player-by-player charting.
Grade is how much he raises the pressure rate on a typical rep, in percentage points, against the blockers he faced. Every grade is adjusted for the opponent, and small samples are pulled toward average. Data: Sumer Sports player-by-player charting.
Grade is how much he cuts the pressure rate on a typical rep, in percentage points, against the rushers he faced. Every grade is adjusted for the opponent, and small samples are pulled toward average. Data: Sumer Sports player-by-player charting.
Grade is how much he raises the disruption rate on a typical run, in percentage points, against the blockers he faced. Every grade is adjusted for the opponent, and small samples are pulled toward average. Data: Sumer Sports player-by-player charting.
Grade is how much he cuts the disruption rate on a typical run, in percentage points, against the defenders he faced. Every grade is adjusted for the opponent, and small samples are pulled toward average. Data: Sumer Sports player-by-player charting.
VOR is value over replacement, from the Player Evaluator. 100 is replacement level, and every 30 points is a full step up. See every player →
Franchise cornerstone. Seattle's No. 1 player by VOR this season.
Best at pass breakups + ints per 100 coverage snaps (96th percentile) and run defense net positive plays % (95th percentile). Weakest at missed tackle % (24th percentile).
Full profile in the Player Evaluator →Franchise cornerstone. The Broncos' best player by VOR.
Best at quick pressures per 100 rushes (ftn) (97th percentile) and pressure rate vs blockers faced (pts) (97th percentile). Weakest at run stuff rate (ftn) % (29th percentile).
Full profile in the Player Evaluator →Below replacement. The lowest-rated regular in the Broncos' lineup.
Best at sack rate % (84th percentile) and missed tackle % (70th percentile). Weakest at run stuff rate (ftn) % (2nd percentile).
Full profile in the Player Evaluator →Each spoke is one input to his VOR, scored against his position. The number in each dot is his percentile. The dashed ring is replacement level.
The HB matchup model: each player's opponent-adjusted grade over the reps he's projected to see against the other. Data: HB matchup model on Sumer Sports charting.
Zach Allen is the matchup to watch on the offensive line. The model's board has him beating Grey Zabel for a projected 0.4 pressures on the 12 reps they're likely to share.
| Phase | Seahawk | Opponent | Favors | Projected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pass rush | Charles Cross (T) | Nik Bonitto (EDGE) | DEN | 0.04 pressures |
| Run game | Demarcus Lawrence (EDGE) | Mike McGlinchey (T) | SEA | 0.03 disruptions |
| Run game | Byron Murphy (IDL) | Ben Powers (G) | SEA | 0.4 disruptions |
| Pass rush | Grey Zabel (G) | Zach Allen (IDL) | DEN | 0.4 pressures |
| Run game | A.J. Barner (TE) | Alex Singleton (LB) | DEN | 0.2 disruptions |
| Run game | Jarran Reed (IDL) | Quinn Meinerz (G) | DEN | 0.3 disruptions |
| Season | Stat | Under center | Shotgun | NFL (UC / gun) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Share of dropbacks | 33% | 67% | 18% / 82% |
| 2025 | EPA per dropback | +0.32 (6th) | +0.04 (23rd) | +0.14 / +0.02 |
| 2025 | Success rate | 55% (7th) | 51% (4th) | 50% / 45% |
| 2025 | Yards per attempt | 10.7 (2nd) | 7.5 (10th) | 7.9 / 6.9 |
| 2025 | INT rate | 3.8% (21st) | 2.6% (31st) | 2.0% / 2.2% |
| 2026 | Share of dropbacks | 35% | 65% | 21% / 79% |
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Seattle: 24th in EPA per play (−0.073), 2nd in EPA per play allowed (−0.137).
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Data: nflverse play-by-play. Open this grid →
Seattle: 14th in explosive play rate (9.5%), 2nd in explosive play rate allowed (6.7%).
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Data: nflverse play-by-play. Open this grid →
Seattle: 16th in dropback EPA (+0.087), 30th in rush EPA per play (−0.218).
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Data: nflverse play-by-play. Open this grid →
Seattle: 4th in pressure rate (37.5%), 2nd in 20+ yard pass rate allowed (4.8%).
Get home, allow nothing deep · 9SeahawksVikingsChiefsRamsRaidersBroncosPanthersFalcons+1 more
Data: nflverse play-by-play · FTN charting. Open this grid →
The dashed line is the NFL average that week. Green beat it, orange didn't.
Open the Team Evaluator →Biggest climb: Packers ▲10 to 10th
Seattle trails the 49ers by 1.5 points of HB rating, 2nd in the NFL. Ranks are in the NFL.
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Follow @hawkblogger →I shared my perspective on some of the conversation my question to Brian Fleury sparked, as well as the somewhat unhinged discourse around the Seahawks following this past game, plus some keys to this matchup with Denver.
Let's take a First Look at this throwback matchup between former AFC West rivals in Denver. Come on over!
The progression of Byron Murphy II into an absolute game-wrecker has been fun to watch. He is well on his way to forcing voters to recognize him as an All-Pro.
This Thursday Night Football game features three of the most dangerous defensive linemen in the NFL. Leonard Williams Byron Murphy II Zach Allen Each rank among the best in the NFL in VOR (value above replacement) and Quick Pressures per 100 snaps for IDL.
Seahawks practice report for Tuesday. It’s still just an estimation as they don’t really practice on TNF weeks. Charbonnet still limited Drake Thomas still DNP
You were getting rid of the ball faster than at any time in your career early last season. It has been slower this season. What are the factors that play into that? "I've got to do a better job getting the blal out and moving through my progressions."
You guys are seeing more Cover 0 this year. If you control the turnovers, do you see opportunities to get more explosives as well? "Yeah. Any time you control the turnovers, everything else gets better."
Nehemiah Pritchett played only 4 defensive snaps against the 49ers, but had a pick and a forced fumble on special teams. How do you keep him champing at the bit given all the talent you have to balance for reps? "That's easy."
"I talked about Mighty [Nehemiah Pritchett] to the defense today because when you talk about our way of life, he represents it. He's improving every day."