Scouting Report: Seahawks Defense With Same Principles, Less Talent

As we’ve been doing for several years now, we’ll break down the Pittsburgh Steelers’ opponent each week, telling you what to expect from a scheme and individual standpoint. Like last year, Tom Mead and I will cover the opposing team’s defense. I will focus on scheme, Tom on the players.

Today, analyzing the Seattle Seahawks’ defense.

ALEX’S SCHEME REPORT

SEAHAWKS’ RUN DEFENSE

Seattle, as they have for the longest time, run a 4-3 front. Their run defense though has been rough to start the year. They’ve allowed 113+ yards rushing in all five games this season, including 212 to Derrick Henry and the Tennessee Titans earlier this year. It’s no surprise they are 31st in yards per game at 145.2.…