Seahawks hope the run defense steps up vs. the Dolphins

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RENTON, Wash. -- When the New England Patriots lined up for one of the decisive plays of the Seattle Seahawks' 23-20 win Sunday, Tyrel Dodson had an idea of what was coming.

Earlier in the week, outside linebackers coach Chris Partridge had shown the defense a clip of what New England might go to in a short-yardage, must-have situation. The moment arrived on the first possession of overtime -- a third-and-1 from the Patriots' 39 -- and so did the look that Partridge had presented.

After Leonard Williams' penetration into the backfield forced Rhamondre Stevenson into the C gap, Dodson was there to meet him, stopping the running back for no gain with help from Jarran…