The Seattle Seahawks captured their fourth consecutive victory on Sunday, defeating the Arizona Cardinals 30-18 in Week 14. Mike Macdonald’s defense limited the Cardinals to 356 total yards and forced two turnovers, completing the regular-season sweep over their NFC West rivals. Analyzing the advanced metrics, these were Seattle’s three highest-graded players on defense, according to Pro Football Focus.
The highest-graded Seahawks in Week 14 vs the Cardinals:
🥇 Jaxon Smith-Njigba – 84.1
🥇 Jarran Reed – 84.1
🥉 Zach Charbonnet – 80.4
🏅 Geno Smith – 79.2
🏅 Rayshawn Jenkins – 76.3 pic.twitter.com/XEz3SlzzjB— PFF SEA Seahawks (@PFF_Seahawks) December 9, 2024
Jarran Reed | 84.1
Veteran defensive tackle Jarran Reed was his usual disruptive self. The former Alabama standout recorded three pressures and logged a QB hit on Kyler Murray. Reed also broke up a pass and routinely dominated the line of scrimmage versus an outmatched Cardinals interior offensive line.
Rayshawn Jenkins | 76.3
Rayshawn Jenkins was Seattle’ second-highest graded overall defender at 76.3. The versatile safety recorded three tackles and one of Macdonald’s two team sacks on a well-timed blitz. Jenkins accumulated two additional tackles and two stops. He was never targeted in coverage by Murray.
Coby Bryant | 73.4
Rotational safety Coby Bryant continues to take advantage of his opportunities. With Jenkins still easing into the lineup, Bryant has captured a full-time starting role for himself. The ex Cincinnati Bearcat played 100 percent of Macdonald’s defensive snaps for a sixth straight game. He recorded his team-high third interception of the season, his second takeaway in three games.
