Jordyn Brooks returns to Seattle this weekend after spending his first four seasons with the Seahawks.
Linebacker Jordyn Brooks was a bright spot in last week’s 31-10 loss to the Buffalo Bills, registering four solo tackles, a pass deflection, and stout run defense. Targeted three times in coverage, Brooks allowed just one catch for nine yards.
His efforts earned him a 92.2 PFF grade, the second-highest among all linebackers in Week 2, just behind San Francisco’s Fred Warner (95.8).
Jordyn Brooks among LBs in Week 2:
92.2 PFF grade (2nd)
90.6 run defense grade (3rd)
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Brooks, who joined Miami on a three-year deal this offseason, will waste no time returning to his former home in Seattle, where he played four seasons after being drafted 27th overall in the 2020 NFL Draft. When asked about his experience playing at Lumen Field in Seattle, Brooks noted the crowd’s intensity.
“It can get loud in there if we allow it,” Brooks said. “The fans out there, they’re crazy about the team, so whenever the Seahawks are making plays, they get really loud. But I think we can control that if we play our game.”
Seattle began the year with a 26-20 home win over the Denver Broncos before last week’s 23-20 overtime win in New England. With Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa unavailable for at least the next four games, Brooks shared his advice for backup Skylar Thompson.
“Just know that we’re on the field with him. He’s not out there by himself – literally, there’s 10 other guys out there with him,” Brooks explained. “Just know that; trust in the preparation that we go through this week and just play your game. You don’t have to do nothing special.”
Anthony Weaver’s defense has held steady through two weeks, allowing just 139 passing yards per game (5th in the NFL) and 118 rushing yards (15th). While Miami still features plenty of playmakers on offense, the defense is tasked with keeping the Seahawks’ crowd in check and quieting in one of the NFL’s loudest stadiums on Sunday.
“It gets as loud as the team can make it,” Brooks said. “So if we’re stopping them, it won’t be that loud. If we don’t, it will be pretty loud.”
