Boye Mafe, along with Derick Hall, will benefit from Lawrence's experience in the Seahawks' defensive scheme.

Boye Mafe has shown steady improvement, making him a candidate for a contract extension. The Seahawks must balance their investment in Mafe against other potential extensions. His ability to affect the quarterback is particularly valued as the team looks to solidify its defensive strategy.

Boye Mafe experienced a disappointing season in 2024, failing to replicate his breakout performance from the previous year. His statistics declined significantly, with only 344 pass-rush snaps, 40 tackles, and 6 sacks, largely due to a reduced role in a three-player rotation under head coach Mike Macdonald. Despite a strong start, Mafe's overall production suffered as he played 60 percent of the team's defensive snaps. While he showed improvement in run defense and had a slight increase in pressure rate, he did not demonstrate enough in practice to earn more playing time compared to his peers. Looking ahead, Mafe's future production may hinge on the team's roster decisions and potential changes in rotation strategy.

Boye Mafe has not seen the production expected in his third NFL season, with only 6.0 sacks in 13 games after a promising sophomore year with 9.0 sacks. Despite this, he remains a top-30 edge rusher according to PFF and faces a favorable matchup in Week 17 against the Bears, who are among the teams allowing the second-most sacks per game.

Boye Mafe contributed defensively with a key sack on Darnold, showcasing his ability to pressure the quarterback and disrupt the Vikings' offensive rhythm.