Byron Murphy II excels for Seahawks despite team's mixed results
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 21, 2026, 3:01 PM
Last updated Oct 21, 2026
Seattle Seahawks defensive tackle Byron Murphy II is excelling in his third NFL season. As of their matchup on October 21 against the Kansas City Chiefs, Murphy has recorded 21 tackles and three sacks across six games. He ranks second on the team in pressures with 19, just behind Leonard Williams. Advanced metrics show Murphy among the top defensive tackles in the league, with an 11.6 pass-rush win percentage. Seattle seeks improvement after a 3-3 start this season.
- •Seahawks play the Chiefs on October 21.
- •Byron Murphy II has 21 tackles and three sacks this season.
- •He ranks second in team pressures with 19.
- •Murphy's pass-rush win percentage is 11.6.
- •Seattle currently sits at 3-3 this season.
- 3:01 PMYahoo Sports — Seahawks DT Byron Murphy II is having another excellent season
"Seattle Seahawks DT Byron Murphy II is having another excellent season despite the team's slow start.
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