Seahawks vs. Buccaneers: 5 questions about Tampa Bay with The Pewter Plank
By Lee Vowell
Impact Buccaneers versus Seahawks
12th Man Rising: Who are two Buccaneers that Seahawks fans may not know that could have a big impact on Sunday’s game and why?
Cory Kinnan: I would say Vita Vea, but since he went to school at the University of Washington, he’s pretty well known out on the west coast; he remains a game wrecker though.
Defensively, Shaquil Barrett signed with the Bucs on just a one-year, $4 million contract this offseason after playing in a rotational role with the Denver Broncos over the past four seasons. He is the co-leader in sacks this season with Myles Garrett of the Cleveland Browns with 10 on the year in his first year as a starter.
Offensively, 2017 third round pick Chris Godwin has become as equal of a threat to opposing defenses as his counterpart Mike Evans. Godwin and Evans both have six touchdowns on the season, but Godwin actually has more catches and yards than Evans and is leading the league in DVOA.
12th Man Rising note
This can’t really be called a trap game for the Seahawks because while Tampa Bay is only 2-5 they also have the potential to be a bad matchup for Seattle. The Buccaneers can stop the run and force Seattle to run. That isn’t something that Brian Schottenheimer likes being forced to do.