Seattle Loses to Tampa Bay 21-16 as Comeback Attempt Falls Short: Live Game Log
For the first time in NFL history, two teams will face off in Germany when the Seattle Seahawks take on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday morning.
Both teams enter this matchup at much different points than was expected of them this season, with the Seahawks sitting at 6-3 and in first place in the NFC West while the Tampa Bay Buccaneers owning a 4-5 record, which has them in first in their division.
The resurgent Seahawks are led by MVP candidate, quarterback Geno Smith, with the emergence of rookie running back Kenneth Walker III bringing a balance to the offense that makes life difficult for opposing defenses.
As for the Buccaneers, while they have struggled at times this season, Tom Brady is still their quarterback and with him under center they are never out of a game. He showed this last Sunday when he orchestrated a game-winning drive in the fourth quarter against the Los Angeles Rams.
A win today could establish the Seahawks even further in the NFC playoff race, while a loss isn't quite a backbreaker just yet.
Stay tuned as we provide live drive-by-drive updates as the Seahawks take on the Buccaneers live from Germany on Sunday morning.
Live updates will be available shortly after kickoff.
FIRST QUARTER: Seahawks 0, Buccaneers 0
The Buccaneers will receive the opening kick and start their drive at their own 16.
The Seahawks defense comes out and forces the Buccaneers into a three and out on their first drive.
The Seahawks will start their drive at their own 25.
Seattle gets one first down but the Buccaneers defense forces them backwards after and into a punt.
The Buccaneers will start their drive at their own 41.
On 1st and 10 Brady finds Mike Evans for a gain of 29 yards to move the ball into Seattle territory.
Despite the 29-yard gain to Evans, the Seahawks defense buckles down and forces another Tampa Bay to attempt a 52-yard field goal that sails wide right.
The Seahawks will start their drive at their own 34.
The Seahawks get a first down but move backwards after and are forced to punt on fourth down.
The Buccaneers will start their drive at their own 12.
On 3rd and 1 White gets the carry and picks up the first down to keep Tampa Bay's drive alive.
SECOND QUARTER: Seahawks 0, Buccaneers 14
TOUCHDOWN BUCCANEERS: Brady finds Julio Jones for the 31-yard touchdown. Succop's extra point attempt is good to give Tampa Bay a 7-0 lead with 13:40 left in the second quarter. The drive went 88 yards on 13 plays, taking 6:32 off the clock.
The Seahawks will start their drive at their own 27.
The Seattle offense can't get much going early in this one, going three and out and forced to punt once again.
The Buccaneers will start their drive at their own 14.
On 2nd and 8 Leonard Fournette gets the carry and picks up 10 yards to move near midfield.
Brady finds Chris Godwin for a gain of 19 yards on 1st and 10 to move the ball close to the red zone.
TOUCHDOWN BUCCANEERS: Fournette gets the 1-yard touchdown. Succop's extra point attempt is good to extend Tampa Bay's lead to 14-0 with 4:31 left in the second quarter. The drive went 86 yards on 13 plays, taking 7:34 off the clock.
The Seahawks will start their drive at their own 21.
Seattle gets a first down but their drive stalls as they once again cannot convert on a third down.
The Buccaneers will start their drive at their own 4.
The Seahawks defense comes up with a huge stop, forcing the Buccaneers into a three and out.
The Seahawks will start their drive at their own 30.
Needing points before the half, the Seahawks offense can't get anything going and go three and out quickly.
The Buccaneers will start their drive at their own 2, and kneel out the end of the half.
THIRD QUARTER: Seahawks 3, Buccaneers 14
The Seahawks will start their drive at their own 25.
Smith finds Will Dissly for back-to-back gains of 13 and 15 yards as the Seahawks offense shows signs of life.
FIELD GOAL SEAHAWKS: Myers' 55-yard field goal is good, cutting Tampa Bay's lead to 14-3 with 12:05 left in the third quarter. The drive went 38 yards on 8 plays, taking 2:55 off the clock.
The Buccaneers will start their drive at their own 29.
On 3rd and 1 White gets the carry and takes it for a gain of 2 yards to extend the drive for Tampa Bay.
Brady finds Godwin for a gain of 18 yards on 2nd and 2 as the Tampa Bay offense marches down the field.
INTERCEPTION SEAHAWKS: Fournette has his pass attempt to Brady intercepted by Woolen.
The Seahawks will start their drive at their own 15.
Smith finds Fant and Metcalf back-to-back for gains of 11 and 10 yards, quickly moving Seattle into Tampa Bay territory.
FUMBLE RECOVERY BUCCANEERS: The Buccaneers defense comes up with a red zone turnover of their own, recovering a Geno Smith fumble.
The Buccaneers will start their drive at their own 13.
On 3rd and 7 Brady finds Godwin for a gain of 12 yards to move the chains for Tampa Bay, followed by a 29-yard run for White to end the third quarter.
FOURTH QUARTER: Seahawks 16, Buccaneers 21
Brady finds Otton for a gain of 25 yards as the Buccaneers move the ball into the red zone.
TOUCHDOWN BUCCANEERS: Brady finds Godwin for the 4-yard touchdown. Succop's extra point attempt is good to extend Tampa Bay's lead to 21-3 with 10:48 left in the fourth quarter. The drive went 87 yards on 11 plays, taking 6:41 off the clock.
The Seahawks will start their drive at their own 23.
TOUCHDOWN SEAHAWKS: Smith finds Lockett for the 21-yard touchdown. Seattle's two-point attempt is no good, Seahawks trail 21-9 with 8:20 left in the fourth quarter. The drive went 77 yards on 5 plays, taking 2:28 off the clock.
The Buccaneers will start their drive at their own 23.
On 3rd and 10 Brady dumps it off to Vaughn who picks up 11 yards for a crucial first down.
INTERCEPTION SEAHAWKS: Brady's pass attempt is intercepted by Cody Barton.
The Seahawks will start their drive at the Tampa Bay 45.
On 4th and 4 Smith finds Lockett for a gain of 10 yards to keep Seattle's drive alive and move the chains.
TOUCHDOWN SEAHAWKS: Smith finds Goodwin for the 19-yard touchdown. Myers' extra point attempt is good, cutting Tampa Bay's lead to 21-16 with 3:58 left in the fourth quarter. The drive went 45 yards on 8 plays, taking 2:26 off the clock.
The Buccaneers will start their drive at their own 17.
On 2nd and 7 White bursts through the middle and picks up a gain of 13 yards for the first down.
Brady finds Jones for a gain 17 yards to pick up another first down into the two-minute warning.
White picks up another 18 yards on 1st and 10, and now Tampa Bay can essentially ice this game.
END OF GAME
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