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

By Keith Myers

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 cornerback Richard Sherman (25) defends against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the first half at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 27, 2016; Tampa, FL, USA; Seattle Seahawks cornerback Richard Sherman (25) defends against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the first half at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports /

5. At least the NFC West is bad

The one consolation here is that all 3 of the other teams in the NFC West also lost. Even with this loss, the other teams weren’t able to make up any ground in the standings.

The Seahawks still have a 3 game lead over Arizona, and each team only has five games remaining. We’ve reached the point in the season where there just aren’t enough games left in the season for anyone to challenge Seattle’s lead.

The Seahawks also still have a half-game on the Atlanta Falcons for the No. 2 seed in the NFC. Detroit isn’t likely win out and compete for a first-round bye. As long as Seattle can hold off the Falcons over the final five weeks, they’ll be set up for another solid playoff run.

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