Leonard Williams leads NFL in run-stopping metrics after five weeks
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 15, 2026, 1:21 AM
Last updated Oct 15, 2026
Leonard Williams of the Seattle Seahawks ranks first in Defensive Impact Per Rush Attempt (DIPRA) among NFL defensive tackles, with a score of +0.56. This innovative statistic aims to quantify run-stopping effectiveness but does not reflect traditional tackle counts. Williams' role is pivotal in Seattle's run defense, particularly as the team prepares for a game against the Denver Broncos with two linebackers missing due to injury. Observers note Williams often confronts double teams, showcasing his disruptive abilities beyond conventional metrics.
- •Williams' DIPRA score is +0.56, highest among defensive tackles.
- •Tej Seth developed DIPRA to measure run-stopping impact.
- •Seahawks linebackers Drake Thomas and Chazz Surratt are injured for the Broncos game.
- •Williams drives opposing offenses to adjust strategies against him.
- 1:21 AMYahoo Sports — Leonard Williams still NFL's best run-stopping DT? On rate basis, yes
"Leonard Williams' value doesn't show up in tackles. It shows up on tape in how he makes life hard for opposing offenses. Can DIPRA put it into data?
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