What's this that I've been hearing about T Locket signing a one day contract with the Hawks? Haven't read this from any one of the big sports media groups and especially not from the greatest Seahawk prognosticator SJoe. Would be great tho. I'm also very tired of hearing about Sam D. STILL has to prove himself. Give it a break...move on...get over it! That's all I have to say about it!
Which player do you think is the MVP of the 2025 Seahawks defense?
My choice would be Bryon Murphy II (in my eyes) as he has been the most consistent player on the team and the most unrecognized in the league. Because of his presence teams double team him but they do not move him. Thus, he plugs a gap and allows other teammates to make plays and improve their statistics. Still he accumulated seven sacks, multiple tackles behind the line of scrimmage, and applied pressure on the QB. Bryon Murphy II consistently makes the defense better if not elite.
Leonard Williams has even pointed out that Murphy is the best run defender on the team. He may be the most important reason that we can play in nickel all the time. Sounds pretty MVP-ish to me.
I do predict games. (Only the Seahawks games) And I’ve correctly predicted the outcome of the last 12 games. 13 - 3 may have been the score of the last game, but the Seahawks left at least 13 additional points out there with 2 missed FGs and that first and goal from the 1, missing Charbs wide open in the flat and taking the sack. I see them as winning this game by at least 17 points. Both teams considered that last game the start of playoffs for them with what was at stake in seeding. This time we have the 12s playing for us as well.
The narrative: It’s all about Sam Darnold’s interceptions.
The reality in the 2025 season:
* Darnold threw 0.83 interceptions per game. Purdy threw 1.2 interceptions per game.
* Darnold threw interceptions on 2.9% of his attempts. Purdy threw interceptions on 3.8% of his attempts.
If the Seattle run game is effective, and the 49ers run game is not, Sam can play carefully and Purdy will need to take more risks. Given the short week for the Niners and the bye week for the Seahawks, I expect that the Seahawks run game advantage will continue.
There are no guarantees in the NFL. A strong running game and a dominant defense (and a special teams that is likely to return to form) are about as close to a guarantee as we can expect. It all comes down to red zone and turnovers.
Don't think it can be either Love or Bryant bc when they were hurt, the next up were able to compensate pretty well. Same goes for the corners (mostly), and linebackers although Ernest Jones could be one of our MVP candidates.
So it takes me to the DL and to our hybrids. And among them, have to chose between:
Leonard Williams
Byron Murphy
Demarcus Lawrence
Nick Emmanwori
Devon Witherspoon
No offense (at all!) to Uchenna or Hall or Mafe, nor to Reed. It's just I think those 5 guys have been the difference makers (along with a shout-out to Ernest Jones)
Almost impossible to chose between these five + EJ.
I think most people would say Leonard Williams and I agree. But Lawrence and Spoon have an add'l emotional quotient that is almost as important as their stats. Murphy toils in obscurity but may be the key to the whole thing working bc he's routinely occupying double teams. And Emmanwori creates the disruption MacDonald is famous for, lining up all over the place and impacting so many plays behind the line.
I think it is also Big Cat. But I think the whole concept of the MVP for the defense doesn't work. There are so many players integral to their success. When I think of MVP, I think if you pull the player out what causes the most damage? Maybe it is EJ (partly becuase the backup LBs are significantly not as good).
I also think Tank Lawrence has just been an incredible fit and a huge key to the success this year compared to last. But not sure I would give him the MVP nod.
Good question, hard to say. And hard to say is probably a great attribute to the defense.
Malcolm Smith comes to mind. In a game where the defense dominated, they rewarded the guy who happened to have the best stats that game. May Drake Thomas win it this year. When he makes big plays, the team gets big wins.
For the season? Big Cat would have my vote. He and Murphy anchor the whole thing, setting up the rest of the defense for success. I’d go with Leonard Williams simply because he can play a wider range of roles.
The defensive MVP is MM and JS. The right scheme with the right players! Any questions?
What's this that I've been hearing about T Locket signing a one day contract with the Hawks? Haven't read this from any one of the big sports media groups and especially not from the greatest Seahawk prognosticator SJoe. Would be great tho. I'm also very tired of hearing about Sam D. STILL has to prove himself. Give it a break...move on...get over it! That's all I have to say about it!
Which player do you think is the MVP of the 2025 Seahawks defense?
My choice would be Bryon Murphy II (in my eyes) as he has been the most consistent player on the team and the most unrecognized in the league. Because of his presence teams double team him but they do not move him. Thus, he plugs a gap and allows other teammates to make plays and improve their statistics. Still he accumulated seven sacks, multiple tackles behind the line of scrimmage, and applied pressure on the QB. Bryon Murphy II consistently makes the defense better if not elite.
Leonard Williams has even pointed out that Murphy is the best run defender on the team. He may be the most important reason that we can play in nickel all the time. Sounds pretty MVP-ish to me.
I do predict games. (Only the Seahawks games) And I’ve correctly predicted the outcome of the last 12 games. 13 - 3 may have been the score of the last game, but the Seahawks left at least 13 additional points out there with 2 missed FGs and that first and goal from the 1, missing Charbs wide open in the flat and taking the sack. I see them as winning this game by at least 17 points. Both teams considered that last game the start of playoffs for them with what was at stake in seeding. This time we have the 12s playing for us as well.
28-10 Seahawks.
The narrative: It’s all about Sam Darnold’s interceptions.
The reality in the 2025 season:
* Darnold threw 0.83 interceptions per game. Purdy threw 1.2 interceptions per game.
* Darnold threw interceptions on 2.9% of his attempts. Purdy threw interceptions on 3.8% of his attempts.
If the Seattle run game is effective, and the 49ers run game is not, Sam can play carefully and Purdy will need to take more risks. Given the short week for the Niners and the bye week for the Seahawks, I expect that the Seahawks run game advantage will continue.
There are no guarantees in the NFL. A strong running game and a dominant defense (and a special teams that is likely to return to form) are about as close to a guarantee as we can expect. It all comes down to red zone and turnovers.
MVP of the defense? Very difficult to call.
Don't think it can be either Love or Bryant bc when they were hurt, the next up were able to compensate pretty well. Same goes for the corners (mostly), and linebackers although Ernest Jones could be one of our MVP candidates.
So it takes me to the DL and to our hybrids. And among them, have to chose between:
Leonard Williams
Byron Murphy
Demarcus Lawrence
Nick Emmanwori
Devon Witherspoon
No offense (at all!) to Uchenna or Hall or Mafe, nor to Reed. It's just I think those 5 guys have been the difference makers (along with a shout-out to Ernest Jones)
Almost impossible to chose between these five + EJ.
I think most people would say Leonard Williams and I agree. But Lawrence and Spoon have an add'l emotional quotient that is almost as important as their stats. Murphy toils in obscurity but may be the key to the whole thing working bc he's routinely occupying double teams. And Emmanwori creates the disruption MacDonald is famous for, lining up all over the place and impacting so many plays behind the line.
Gotta pick one? Leonard Williams is our MVP.
This is a great question.
I think it is also Big Cat. But I think the whole concept of the MVP for the defense doesn't work. There are so many players integral to their success. When I think of MVP, I think if you pull the player out what causes the most damage? Maybe it is EJ (partly becuase the backup LBs are significantly not as good).
I also think Tank Lawrence has just been an incredible fit and a huge key to the success this year compared to last. But not sure I would give him the MVP nod.
Good question, hard to say. And hard to say is probably a great attribute to the defense.
Malcolm Smith comes to mind. In a game where the defense dominated, they rewarded the guy who happened to have the best stats that game. May Drake Thomas win it this year. When he makes big plays, the team gets big wins.
For the season? Big Cat would have my vote. He and Murphy anchor the whole thing, setting up the rest of the defense for success. I’d go with Leonard Williams simply because he can play a wider range of roles.