The Seattle Seahawks are coming off a historically impressive defensive performance. They intercepted Minnesota Vikings rookie quarterback Max Brosmer four times en route to a shutout 26-0 victory. They’ll now try to repeat that showing against a shorthanded Atlanta Falcons offense on Sunday.We’ve identified three potential X-factors for the Seahawks defense in Week 14.Ernest Jones IV, LBLinebacker Ernest Jones IV played his best game of the campaign, recording 12 tackles and two interceptions, including a pick-six return touchdown en route to NFC Defensive Player of the Week honors. Jones gets another backup QB on Sunday, albeit a much more experienced one in Kirk Cousins. He’ll look to continue building momentum.Tariq Woolen, CBCornerback Tariq Woolen registered his first interception against the Vikings last weekend. The Seahawks’ secondary appears set to catch a break this weekend, with Falcons WR1 Drake London sidelined by injury. Woolen should draw a softer matchup with the Falcons’ subpar healthy receivers.Drake Thomas, LBSurging linebacker Drake Thomas accumulated five tackles, a half-sack, two quarterback hits, and a tackle for loss last weekend. With starting quarterback Michael Penix Jr. out of the lineup, the Falcons offense will almost certainly want to play through superstar running back Bijan Robinson. Thomas needs to play an aggressive downhill brand of football.This article originally appeared on Seahawks Wire: Seahawks vs. Falcons: 3 X-factors on defense for Week 14