The Seattle Seahawks rode their dominant defense to a big win over a division rival to vault into first place in the NFC West. No, it isn’t 2013. These are the 2024 Seahawks, who, after struggling mightily against the run earlier this season,

Playing up to the standard of a $64.5 million defender, Leonard Williams wrecked the Cardinals offensive line on Sunday, sending the Seahawks back into first place.

Thanks to coach Mike Macdonald, the Seahawks' defensive turnaround has them back atop the NFC West. Here's what the national media is saying about Seattle.

The Seahawks have now strung together consecutive positive performances from the defense, and Macdonald hopes that momentum can carry as the team moves forward into December. Seattle is riding a two-game win streak for the first time since the team began the season 3-0.

The Arizona Cardinals face the Seattle Seahawks on the road in Week 12, favored slightly. They are in first place in the NFC West and are riding a four-game winning streak. They have scored 28 or more points in three consecutive games and are rested,