RENTON, Wash. (AP) — The arrival of Jadeveon Clowney in Seattle was bound to create opportunity for others. The amount of attention opponents will need to direct toward Clowney should give someone else on the Seahawks defense a chance to shine.
For Week 1, it was Quinton Jefferson. And the timing couldn't be more fitting. The best game of his career coming right before a return to his hometown for Sunday's matchup at Pittsburgh.
"It just like, it kind of came together," Seattle coach Pete Carroll said. "We've seen him all throughout the off season with a lot of confidence.