Seattle Seahawks inside linebacker Tyrel Dodson was tremendous in Sunday’s dominant 24-3 Week 3 victory over the Miami Dolphins. Dodson was credited with five tackles and his first sack of the season. He’s currently embodying everything that is going right for head coach Mike Macdonald’s defense.
Dodson was Pro Football Focus‘ second-highest graded Seahawks defender at 77.3. He totaled a hefty 55 snaps on defense. Dodson’s sack occurred on a critical 3rd-and-2 in the third quarter as the Dolphins were attempting to mount a comeback.
Dodson discussed that sack during his post-game presser. He used the question as an opportunity to heap praise on coach Macdonald and the confidence he’s instilling in the players.
“I want to give a shout out to coach Mike [Macdonald],” Dodson said. “He’s been showing us that formation since I got here. He said hey, if you see this formation, just go. I trusted him and made a big play for my team.”
Tyrel Dodson says today is the standard for this new Mike Macdonald #Seahawks defense. Says on his sack today Macdonald told him when he sees that formation, “just go.”
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— Gregg Bell (@gbellseattle) September 23, 2024
The Seahawks also made a big-time goal line stand in the fourth quarter, denying the Dolphins’ four attempts. Dodson was asked about that defensive stop.
“It felt really good,” Dodson said. “It’s great when a team is knocking on the door for four downs and you don’t let them win. I’m so proud of our defense because we’re resilient.”
Dodson is currently thriving in Macdonald’s scheme. All parties involved are playing and coaching with confidence. Dodson is proving to be an outstanding addition.
