The Seattle Seahawks face a very winnable game against the 3-8 New York Jets in Week 13. Mike Macdonald's defense had a dominant performance in a win over the Arizona Cardinals in Week 12. They relish the chance to repeat that effort against Aaron Rodgers and the Jets' struggling offense. We've put together three bold predictions for Sunday's defense.
Leonard Williams dominates again
Leonard Williams was nothing short of dominant in last weekend's win over the Cardinals, recording seven quarterback pressures and two sacks. Williams' Professional football focus The grade was elite 87.0. It was arguably his best single-game performance as a Seahawk. Fans can expect a solid follow-up performance against a lackluster Jets offensive line.
Coby Bryant records another interception
Rotation safety Coby Bryant has maximized his chance at a start in recent weeks. Bryant made the game-winning play in last weekend's win over the Cardinals, returning a 4th-and-1 throw attempt from Kyler Murray for a 69-yard pick-six touchdown. He was named NFC Defensive Player of the Week. The versatile defensive back will be looking to shut down Rodgers, who has thrown seven interceptions this season.
The Jets fail to get past the 17-point mark
The Seahawks have held their opponents, the 49ers and Cards, to 17 and six points, respectively, in a row. Macdonald's defense has been dominant since the end of the Week 10 bye. Meanwhile, the Jets' hapless offense is averaging 18.5 points per game, which ranks 27th.