Seahawks’ right guard Anthony Bradford wasn't among the league's worst by pressure rate in 2025, and left guard Grey Zabel ranked just outside the top 10. Betting implication: punters may be less inclined to fade Seattle's interior line—consider favoring Seahawks rushing props and avoiding large lines that assume consistently poor interior pass protection.
Seahawks offensive-line grade after Super Bowl title run
The 2025 NFL season closed with the Seattle Seahawks hoisting their second Lombardi Trophy after a 29-13 win over the New England Patriots. With the offseason underway, attention turns to roster upgrades and whether the offensive line — particularly young right guard Anthony Bradford — needs an overhaul.
Pressure-rate data paints a more nuanced picture
Statistical rankings of guard pressure rates show several elite performers across the league, and they also frame where Seattle's guards landed in 2025. Top league marks included:
Top guard pressure rates (selected)
- J. Thuney — 2.19%
- D. Lewis — 2.20%
- Q. Nelson — 2.35%
Seattle’s left guard Grey Zabel finished just outside the top 10, a promising sign for the club’s pass-protection outlook. Contrary to viral lowlight reels, Bradford did not fall inside the league’s bottom 10 — he was in the bottom 11 — suggesting his on-field performance, while imperfect, is not historically catastrophic.
Why context matters for Bradford and the right side
Bradford enters the 2026 season still on the final year of his rookie contract and will be 25. Public mockery has focused on his highlights, but the pressure-rate metrics indicate he’s closer to league average than many critics claim. With Charles Cross locked into left tackle for multiple seasons and Zabel trending upward, the right side is less of a lone liability than headlines imply.
Names around Bradford on the leaderboard
Several recognizable guards occupy spots near Bradford’s ranking — players Seattle fans had discussed adding last offseason such as Will Fries, Mekhi Becton, Cole Strange and Wyatt Teller — underlining that interior struggles are a league-wide issue, not unique to one young Seahawk.
Implications for strategy and betting
For coaches: continuity and coaching over replacement could yield improvement; Bradford’s relative youth means upside exists. For general managers: the position is still a draft/free-agent target if Seattle wants a clearer floor at right guard.
For bettors: don’t overreact to highlight-reel criticism. Expect a more balanced evaluation of Seattle’s offensive line in markets. Practical betting angles:
Consider Seahawks rushing totals and rushing yards props as a reasonable play if matchup and lines underprice their interior protection.
Be cautious taking heavy action against Seattle on sack totals based solely on Bradford’s highlight reels; pressure-rate data suggests regression to the mean is possible.
Monitor preseason snaps and any offseason additions before making long-term futures or spread bets centered on offensive-line performance.
Bottom line
Metrics from 2025 suggest the Seahawks’ interior line shows promise rather than crisis. Bradford’s mistakes are visible and fixable, and Grey Zabel’s positive placement is an encouraging anchor. Punters and front offices should weigh data over clips when projecting Seattle’s line for 2026.
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