Seahawks defense aims to stop tight ends in upcoming matchups
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 8, 2026, 8:45 PM
Last updated Nov 8, 2026

The Seattle Seahawks defense will face significant challenges in the coming weeks, tasked with shutting down top tight ends Trey McBride and Brock Bowers in their next two games. This crucial stretch begins in Week 9 against McBride and the Arizona Cardinals, followed by a meeting with Bowers and the Las Vegas Raiders in Week 10. The Seahawks defense has shown its capabilities by limiting prolific offensive players, including their effective performance against the Kansas City Chiefs. Their ability to pressure opposing tight ends could define their identity as the season progresses. A bye week is scheduled after the Raiders game, allowing for further strategic adjustments.
- •Seattle plays Arizona Cardinals in Week 9 and Las Vegas Raiders in Week 10.
- •Trey McBride previously caught eight passes for 41 yards against the Seahawks.
- •Seahawks defense excelled against the Chiefs, shutting them out of the red zone.
- •A Week 11 bye follows the Raiders game, allowing for tactical refinements.
- 8:45 PMYahoo Sports — Seahawks defense can stake their identity by shutting down tight ends
"This is one of the most important schematic strengths this team can stake their identity on as the season progresses.
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