Seahawks: 5 takeaways from Seattle’s embarrassing loss to Tampa

Nov 27, 2016; Tampa, FL, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive end Ryan Russell (96) sacks Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson (3) during the first half at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 27, 2016; Tampa, FL, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive end Ryan Russell (96) sacks Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson (3) during the first half at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports /
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Nov 27, 2016; Tampa, FL, USA; Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson (3) runs the ball during the second quarter of an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Reinhold Matay-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 27, 2016; Tampa, FL, USA; Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson (3) runs the ball during the second quarter of an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Reinhold Matay-USA TODAY Sports /

4. Russell Wilson didn’t play well

With as bad as the offensive line played, the stats don’t tell the entire story. They do tell an interesting story though.

Wilson finished the game just 17 of 33 for 151 yards and 2 interceptions. Both picks were terrible throws caused by him not reading the coverage correctly.

On top of that, Wilson was off target on a number of throws. He missed an open Tyler Lockett for big plays at least three times. He was also off target on a bunch of passes throughout the game.

The lack of blocking had a lot to do with it, but not everything. Wilson just made too many mistakes.

On the positive side, Wilson led the Seahawks with 80 rushing yards. He looked to have his full quickness back for the first time since his ankle injury back in Week 1. Wilson’s rushing was the only thing that worked on offense all game.