In Today’s Links: *facepalming emoji* many words on the terrible, horrible, partly good, very bad day for our 2025 Seattle Seahawks. The recent home losses have hurt, and the loss to the Buccaneers hurts
more than usual. Several positives to takeaway from the game, including an effective, if not exceptional, performance from the Seahawks O. Dive into the links and smother yourselves in the glory, the pain, and the untimeliness of another goofy game. Thanks for being here.
#np Free by Niklas Aman
Seahawks News
Seahawks-Bucs endgame – Seaside Joe
What happened in Seahawks-Bucs?
Stacy: The good and bad of Seahawks’ loss to Bucs in thriller – Seattle Sports
If you didn’t have a rooting interest in either the Seattle Seahawks or Tampa Bay Buccaneers , Sunday afternoon’s battle at Lumen Field was a thriller.
Mike Macdonald: ‘I Have To Do Better With Our Defensive Game Plan’ – Seahawks.com
The Seattle defense that has stood out through four games, found themselves struggling in Sunday’s 38-35 loss to Tampa Bay.
Seahawks lost because of deteriorating defense, not late interception – The Seattle Times
The Seahawks didn’t lose because Sam Darnold threw an interception. They lost because the defense was bludgeoned by Baker Mayfield and their own deteriorating depth.
Takeaways from Seahawks’ Week 5 shootout loss vs. Buccaneers – si.com
In a down-to-the-wire game, the Seahawks didn’t do quite enough in a 38-35 loss to the Buccaneers.
Rapid Reaction: Late Interception Dooms Seahawks in 38-35 Shootout Loss to Buccaneers – Emerald City Spectrum
Despite over 340 passing yards and four touchdowns from Sam Darnold, one lone mistake from the quarterback cost the Seahawks in a tight, high-scoring affair as the Buccaneers escaped with a 38-35 win at Lumen Field.
Instant reaction: Seahawks lose shoot-out against Tampa Bay – Seahawks Draft Blog
In a way, I’m grateful for the old familiar melancholic feeling after witnessing a disappointing defeat. In recent years they haven’t felt like they mattered all that much. This one stung.
Seahawks’ defensive meltdown spoils Sam Darnold’s near-perfect day vs. Bucs: ‘It hurts’ – The Athletic
Darnold’s late interception was costly, but it wouldn’t have come to that if the Seahawks’ defense had played anywhere near its standard.
David’s pick sets up winning FG as Bucs beat Seahawks 38-35 in duel between Mayfield and Darnold – ESPN.com
Lavonte David slid toward the middle of the field in anticipation as Buccaneers teammate Antoine Winfield Jr. pressured Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold.
Boom & Buc’d! Seahawks Drop to Bucs in Defense Optional Loss – INSTANT REACTION – Sea Hawkers Podcast
An absolute shootout in the PNW ended in heartbreak for our Seahawks as a late Darnold deflected INT bites the Hawks as the Bucs kick one home as time expired. We’ve got instant analysis. What was great? Who stood out? Do we have any CBs left? and will Sam Darnold shake off this late INT in what was an otherwise brilliant game by him and the offense.
NFC West News
Arizona Cardinals fall apart in loss to Tennessee Titans – Revenge of the Birds
The Arizona Cardinals are embarrassing.
NFC Playoff Picture: First-place San Francisco 49ers – Niners Nation
The 49ers are the top team in the NFC after five weeks.
What’s the biggest problem for the Los Angeles Rams? – Turf Show Times
Four days after edging out the Indianapolis Colts in a 27-20 thriller, the Los Angeles Rams lost a 26-23 heartbreaker to the San Francisco 49ers on Thursday, falling to 3-2 on the season.
