The Seattle Seahawks have secured the NFL scoring defense title, marking a significant achievement for the team this season. This victory comes after a decade-long wait, with their last scoring defense title occurring between 2012 and 2015, when they led the league in fewest points allowed.
As the weekend approached, both the Seahawks and the Houston Texans had established themselves as defensive powerhouses. However, prior to their matchup against the San Francisco 49ers, it appeared that the Seahawks would struggle to surpass the Texans for the scoring title. The Seahawks faced a formidable 49ers offense while the Texans were set to battle the Indianapolis Colts for an opportunity to clinch their own division title.
On Saturday, the Seahawks defense excelled in what could be considered their best performance of the season, limiting the 49ers to a mere three points in a 13-3 victory. This stellar outing allowed the Seahawks to conclude the regular season with an average of just 17.2 points allowed per game.
Meanwhile, the Texans needed to restrict the Colts to fewer than 27 points to clinch the scoring title outright. Despite their struggles on defense and the decision to bench some starters, the Texans managed to secure a 38-30 win, finishing the season strong and claiming the No. 5 seed for the playoffs.
With this accolade, the Seahawks are not only champions of scoring defense but also the winners of the NFC West and the top seed in the NFC playoffs. This remarkable season showcases the impressive work of defensive coordinator Mike Macdonald, who has transformed the team from 12th in scoring defense last year to the best in the league this year. As the Seahawks prepare for the playoffs, their dream season continues to unfold.
