RENTON — Life as an NFL interior defensive lineman requires doing the dirty work so others can make plays that show up in a traditional box score. The nature of the position makes it even more impressive when a defensive tackle manages to do the dirty work and deliver splash plays.

Take the Seattle Seahawks’ opening defensive series against the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday, for example. On first-and-10, Leonard Williams flew by right guard Will Fries as soon as the ball was snapped and tackled running back Aaron Jones after a gain of just 1 yard. Williams split a double team on the next snap and pressured quarterback Max Brosmer into a checkdown that gained 6 yards. On third-and-3, Williams registered another quick win against Fries and sacked Brosmer for a loss of 9.

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