The Seahawks and Buccaneers, both 3-1, face off in Seattle. Quarterbacks Baker Mayfield and Sam Darnold aim for a 4-1 start in the 2025 NFL season. Expect a close game with potential game-winning plays.
Buccaneers and Seahawks both 3-1
Baker Mayfield leads Buccaneers
Sam Darnold leads Seahawks
Mayfield has 77 TD passes
Darnold has seven game-winning drives
Last games included thrilling finishes
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On October 5, 2025, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers defeated the Seattle Seahawks 38-35 at Lumen Field in Seattle, improving their record to 4-1 while the Seahawks fell to 3-2.[1][3]
Game Summary Seahawks and Buccaneers
Tampa Bay led early, going up 13-0 in the second quarter.
Seattle surged back with a 35-28 lead in the fourth quarter.
The game ended on a 39-yard game-winning field goal by Buccaneers kicker Chase McLaughlin as time expired.[7]
This marked Tampa Bay’s fourth win by three points or fewer in five games, setting an NFL record.[3]
Quarterback Performances
Baker Mayfield (Buccaneers)
29 completions on 33 attempts
379 passing yards, 2 touchdowns, 0 interceptions
Passer rating: 134.7
QBR: 92.4[4][3]
Sam Darnold (Seahawks)
28 completions on 34 attempts
341 passing yards, 4 touchdowns, 1 interception
Passer rating: 135.4
QBR: 96.9[3][4]
Key Plays Seahawks and Buccaneers
Darnold threw two critical fourth-quarter touchdown passes, including a 21-yard strike to Tory Horton to take a late lead.[7]
Mayfield led Tampa Bay on a decisive late drive culminating in the winning field goal.[7]
The game featured seven second-half touchdowns, illustrating an explosive offensive showdown.[7]
Context and Significance
Both quarterbacks, top picks from the 2018 NFL Draft, showcased their leadership and clutch abilities in a high-scoring shootout.
The Buccaneers continue to impress with resilience in close games, while the Seahawks remain competitive but fell just short.[8]
This game reinforced the growing rivalry dynamics and the impact of these star quarterbacks in shaping their teams’ strong starts to the season.
This tightly contested game highlighted the skill and determination of Mayfield and Darnold, who continue to be key figures driving their teams in the 2025 NFL season.[4][3][7]
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