The Seattle Seahawks (7-2-1) come into Raymond James Stadium this Sunday to face the Buccaneers (5-5) in a 4:05 matchup. Here, we break down five game-changing players in the game.
Sunday was a big day for the Buccaneers. The 19-17 win over the Chiefs could be a signature win for Dirk Koetter’s team, but it can truly become a signature win if Tampa Bay can follow it up with another big upset. The Seahawks are never an easy test, and they are playing some very good football lately. The Bucs are playing their best ball of the year, but is it good enough to beat another perennial contender?
Tampa Bay did have just enough to beat Kansas City last week, which was a major step forward for the franchise. The Bucs still have a lot of holes on their roster, but the guys that are there continue to play well enough to compete. There’s still a long way to go, although there is an opportunity this week for the team to prove that it has enough to contend now.
Seattle is yet again a Super Bowl contender, proving as much with its back-to-back wins over New England and Philadelphia. The team’s defense is dominant, which is going to provide the Buccaneer offense with one of its toughest tasks of the year. Pete Carroll’s team does have to travel all the way across the country for this game, but will it give Tampa Bay an edge?
The Seahawks are contenders every year, which is where the Bucs want to be very soon. Which five players can change the outcome of Sunday’s matchup?