The Seahawks are 5-2 heading into a huge road game today against the 6-2 Ravens. They wouldn’t have gotten here without some pleasant surprises on defense in the early part of the season. For one thing, Boye Mafe has blossomed into one of the NFL’s most potent edge rushers. For another, Jordyn Brooks has suddenly become one of the game’s most well-rounded off-ball linebackers. Perhaps the biggest surprise of all is Jarran Reed having the best year of his career by light years at nose tackle.
