Last week, FTN Fantasy released its statistical breakdown of NFL defenses and their pressure/no pressure splits for the 2023 season. Hurries, knockdowns, and sacks are all classified as pressures, but plays that end with a defensive pass interference penalty are not included.
The Seattle Seahawks ranked 12th in pressure rate—yes, it didn’t feel like that at all—but they were a poor pass defense whether they generated pressure or not. Seattle’s DVOA with pressure was a pitiful 29th (behind the Detroit Lions, Washington Commanders, and Philadelphia Eagles), as well as 29th in yards allowed per play with pressure (3.