The Seattle Seahawks showcased a remarkable pressure rate in their Week 6 matchup against the San Francisco 49ers, achieving a staggering 90.3 percent pressure on quarterback Brock Purdy. Despite this impressive statistic, the Seahawks failed to record a single sack, highlighting the complexity of evaluating a pass rush's effectiveness.
Seattle's defense, while ranked eighth in the league for total sacks, struggles with converting pressures into sacks, sitting at 22nd overall with just 13.6 percent conversion. This inconsistency raises questions about their ability to capitalize on defensive opportunities.
Edge rushers Boye Mafe and Derick Hall have been significant contributors, ranking in the top 30 for total pressures. However, Mafe's impressive pressure count has not translated into a proportional number of sacks. Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald's defensive scheme is reminiscent of his successful tenure with the Baltimore Ravens, suggesting potential for improvement as the season progresses.
