While Reed got the game ball, he saw it more as a recognition of the entire defense, which did everything it could to keep the Seahawks ahead on a night where the offense couldn’t make more than two field goals. There were sacks by six different players: Reed, Williams, Devon Witherspoon, Derick Hall, Rayshawn Jenkins and Uchenna Nwosu, as well as three more tackles for loss by Witherspoon and, of course, a game-winning interception by Riq Woolen.

“This could have gone to anyone, and I’m grateful he gave it to me,” Reed said of his coach’s recognition. “I’ve been here practically my entire career, it’s my home and I’d like to stay.”

When asked about Williams’ big play, which increased his sack total to 9.0, the second-best of his 10-year career, Macdonald praised both Williams and Reed.

“He meant a lot,” Macdonald said of Williams. “I gave the game ball to J-Reed because he really leads us up front with those guys. It’s the edges and the D-line in the same room and I’m really following J-Reed’s lead and Leo has done a great job leading them too.” Yeah, I mean, I don’t know what awards there are, but I would give it to him. You know, he’s just a phenomenal player, a phenomenal person. I’m glad he’s a Seahawk.

In addition to his nine sacks, which are 2.5 shy of his 2020 career high, Williams is now up to 15 tackles for loss this season, a new career high, and 26 quarterback hits, the second-most in his career behind the 30 he had in Year 2020.

“All-Pro level, All-Pro talent, Pro Bowl talent,” Nwosu said of Williams. “That was him, he did that. He was No. 6 overall for a reason. He always had what it took, he always could and I’m glad he’s doing what he’s doing right now.” . He deserves all the credit because he plays at a high level.

As he approaches and surpasses some of his career highs, Williams is looking at his 10th^Th The NFL season and the first full season in Seattle are considered one of his best.

“I think this is definitely one of my best seasons,” he said. “I had a better season statistically, but I think this year was more dominant. When I say that, it’s not just about the stats and things like that, for me it’s more about how I play blocks, how I do. “I influence every play. And I think if you turn on the movie you can see that.”