The Seahawks will travel east for their first big road trip of the year when they take in the New England Patriots. Both franchises have changed coaches, are under new regimes, and have a chance to start the season 2-0 with a win on Sunday.
SIMILAR IDENTITIES
Both teams used a bruising ground game and tenacious defense to record a week one victory. The Patriots ‘ Rhamondre Stevenson rushed for 120 yards and scored a touchdown on 25 rushing attempts. Ken Walker also eclipsed the century mark, rushing for 103 yards and scoring a touchdown on 20 carries.
DEFENSIVE PRESSURE
Both teams ‘ interior defensive lines played a critical role in their wins. Keion White had 2.5 tackles for the Patriots, while the Seahawks’ Leonard Williams had four quarterback hits and two tackles.
THE DEFENSIVE LINE CONTINUES ITS SUPERIOR PLAY.
Against the Broncos, the Seahawks interior, which includes Byron Murphy III, Jarran Reed, Leonard Williams, and edge rushers Dre’mont Jones and Boye Mafe, was rated as the fifth unit in week one by Pro Football Focus with a 73.0 score. Above the Seahawks defensive line were the Las Vegas Raiders #4 ( 75.9), Los Angeles Charges #3 ( 76.4), Detroit Lions #2 (85.0), and Pittsburgh Steelers at No.1 with an 89.5 score.
DISCIPLINES PRESSURE
In addition to Williams’ big numbers was the play of Derick Hall, who had two quarterback hits, and Tyrel Dodson, who was all over the field as a linebacker. More impressively was Boye Mafe, who had one sack and two quarterback hits.
If the defensive line and linebackers can continue to create pressure up front against the Patriots’ run game and make it one-dimensional, the Seahawks will stand a perfect chance of winning. In their win over the Bengals, the Patriots rushed for 170 yards. Rhamondre Stevens had most of the rush yards, with 25 carriers for 120 yards and one touchdown.
A CLEAN START ON OFFENSE
While it is improbable that the Seahawks could start any worse than they did against the Broncos, another sloppy start by the offense would make life difficult against a well-disciplined Patriots team. A clean start means good run blocking and passing blocking by the offensive line. A clean start by the offensive line would give Geno Smith time to get the ball to DK Metcalf and Jaxson Smith-Njigba. The two combined for five receptions for 48 yards and zero touchdowns. Tyler Lockett was the only Seahawks wide receiver to record over five catches in the game.
ZACH CHARBONNET FACTOR
Running back Ken Walker III did not practice all week and is listed as doubtful for Sunday’s game. All week, the coaches and players were adamant about their confidence in Zach Charbonnet if Walker III could not play. Charbonnett had eight carries for just eight yards but did manage to find the endzone on a 30-yard reception. Charbonnet’s ability to run inside and outside is similar to WalkerIII. His ability to catch the ball in the flat brings an extra dimension.
HEAD-TO-HEAD COMPETITION
| 2024 REGULAR SEASON | SEAHAWKS | PATRIOTS |
| Record | 1-0 | 1-0 |
| Total Yard Gained | 304 | 290 |
| Total Offense ( NFL Rank) | 304.0 (15) | 290.0 (19) |
| Rush Offense | 146.0 (9) | 170.0 (6) |
| Pass offense | 158.0 (20) | 120.(30) |
| Points Per Game | 26.0 (T130 | 16.0 (27) |
| Total Yards Allowed | 231.0 | 224.0 |
| Total Defense | 231.0 (6) | 224.0 (3) |
| Rush Defense | 99.0 (12) | 70.0 (3) |
| Pass Defense | 133.0 (4) | 154.0 (12) |
| Points Allowed/ Game | 20.0 ( T12) | 10.0 ( T2) |
| Possession Avg. | 28:46 | 34:03 |
| Sacked/Yds.Lost | 2/13 | 1/1 |
| Sacks Made/Yds.Lost | 2/6 | 3/10 |
| Interceptions By | 2 | 0 |
| Penalties/Yds | 6/41 | 5/40 |
| Punts/Avg | 5/48.2 | 5/50.0 |
| Turnover Differential | +1)T9) | +2( T3) |
2024 STAT LEADERS
| SEAHAWKS | PATRIOTS | |
| Rushing | Kenneth Walker III 103 (20-5.2-1) | Rhamondre Stevenson 120 (25-4.8-1) |
| Passing | Geno Smith 171 (25-18-1-87.2) | Jacoby Brissett 121 (24-15-0-0-75.2) |
| Receptions | Tyler Lockett 6(77-12.8-0) | Austin Hooper 2(31-15.5-0) |
| Scoring (Non kicker) | Three tied 6 | Rhamondre Stevenson 6 |
| Sacks | D. Hall& B. Mofe 1.0 | Keion White 2.5 |
| Int | J. Love & R.Woolen | n/a |
| Punting | Michael Dickson 48.2/38.8 net(0-20) | Bryce Baringer 50.0/45.6 net ( 3In 20)) |
| Kicking | Jason Myers 8 (2/2 FG,2/2 PAT) | Joe Slye 10 (3/3 FG, 1/1 PAT) |
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