By the Numbers: Seahawks Rekindle Old AFC West Rivalry With Broncos
Playing for the first time since 2024, the Seahawks will visit a long-time rival in Denver seeking a bounce-back win. Which numbers stand out heading into Thursday's latest battle between former AFC West foes?
The Seattle Seahawks head into their Thursday Night Football road matchup against the Denver Broncos relying heavily on their top-tier defense to set the tone, eager to put Sunday’s loss to the 49ers behind them with a solid performance in Denver.
What numbers and statistics factor into the showdown between two long-time AFC West rivals in the Mile High City?
31.5
That is the average yard line opponents are starting their drives against the Seahawks, which ranks 21st in the NFL. 14 NFL teams are seeing their opponents start inside the 30. Seattle’s defense has been dealt some rough hands by shaky kickoff coverage and brutal offensive turnovers.
Still, Seattle's defense remains elite, ranking third in the NFL in points per drive allowed. Even though, at times, they are put into compromised positions by the other two phases of the team, they still find a way to get stops more often than not. Like any defense, Seattle is at its best when it makes opponents drive the full field against their vaunted defense, but the talent and cohesiveness of the group allows them to have a bit more success in unideal circumstances than most.
