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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.