Buccaneers Lead Seahawks 13-7 at Halftime Amid Injury Challenges

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers lead the Seattle Seahawks 13-7 at halftime in a tightly contested game, with Seattle scoring a late touchdown before the break. Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold completed 13 of 17 passes for 130 yards and a touchdown, while Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield was 14 of 16 for 126 yards. The Buccaneers face significant injury challenges, including the absence of key players Mike Evans, Jamel Dean, and Bucky Irving, which could impact their game strategy. Seattle is also dealing with injuries, notably losing star cornerback Devon Witherspoon, which affects their defensive depth against Tampa Bay's offense. However, Seattle gains a boost with the return of rookie safety Nick Emmanwori, who is expected to contribute immediately. Both teams' injuries set the stage for a competitive second half where depth and adaptability will be crucial.