How Mike Macdonald is authoring a new chapter of Seahawks defensive dominance ahead of matchup with “Legion of Boom”  cornerstone Dan Quinn

Seattle Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald has revitalized the team's defense, reminiscent of the legendary "Legion of Boom" era under former defensive coordinator Dan Quinn. The current Seahawks defense ranks third in the NFL, allowing 4.7 yards per play, the best since their 2014 season. The unit leads the league in several rushing defense categories, including allowing the fewest yards per game (75.7) and yards per carry (3.3).

Macdonald's approach has included a high-pressure defense with minimal blitzing, achieving the fourth-highest quarterback pressure percentage (39.0) while blitzing at the second-lowest rate (19.0 percent). This success is attributed to a deep defensive roster, with seven players achieving double-digit pressures, including Byron Murphy II and Uchenna Nwosu.

The Seahawks' defensive improvement is notable under Macdonald's leadership, with the team rising from 25th in scoring defense in 2023 to seventh through Week