The Seattle Seahawks have transformed their defense into one of the league’s most punishing units over the past two weeks, surrendering just nine total points across eight quarters. Every level of the defense has contributed, but the secondary, led by surging rookie Nick Emmanwori, delivered the biggest statement in Sunday’s 37-9 dismantling of the Atlanta Falcons .

Despite the early inconsistency, Emmanwori said in the post-game press conference that there was no panic in the locker room at halftime , explaining that head coach Mike Macdonald delivered a pointed message reminding the group of their identity.

“We just believe in what we can do, we weren’t stressing at all,” Emmanwori said in a YouTube clip shared by Seahawks Press Pass. “We didn’t think nothing of it. It’s just who

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