And, surprisingly, it’s not through the arm of their franchise quarterback. The Seahawks want to pound opposing teams on the ground with their run game.
They lead the NFL in yards from zone read and option runs this season.
According to the folks at NFL Matchup and ESPN, Seattle has rushed for 300 yards on those plays, averaging over five yards per carry.
In total, the Seahawks are only averaging 4.3 yards per carry—good for 16th in the NFL. They’re finding the most success running with zone read run plays.
“I think they’re right where they want to be,” Lions coach Matt Patricia said.