Seattle Seahawks vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers Preview, Injury Report and Open Game Thread
By Paul Novak
Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Seattle Seahawks (7-1) vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers (0-7)
Date: November 3rd, 2013
Kickoff Time: 1:05pm PT
Venue: CenturyLink Field, Seattle, WA
TV Channel: Fox Ch 13 (Seattle)
Radio: 710 ESPN Seattle and 97.3 FM
Stream: NFL Rewind (This is a subscription service where the full game is available after its completion, without commercials)
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Welcome to our game preview and open game thread. Join other Seahawks and talk about the game as it’s happening in the comments section. As always, opposing fans are more than welcome to join in.
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At 7-1, the Seattle Seahawks are tied for the second best record in the NFL. Their opponent, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers are winless and only the Jacksonville Jaguars hold the bragging rights for NFL’s wort team over the Bucs.
The Seahawks are still without Percy Harvin, Russell Okung and Breno Giacomini and now must also play without Sidney Rice who has been ruled out for the rest of the season.
Expectations will still be high for the offense going against such a weak opponent, especially at home in front of the 12th Man.
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Staff Picks
WINNER | FINAL SCORE | MVP
| Paul Novak | Michael Young | Todd Pheifer | Rob Shumate |
| 27-6 | 31-3 | 38-6 | 24-16 |
As you can see, with the loss of Sidney Rice, two of our staffers are picking Doug Baldwin to have a breakout game and earn MVP honors for the Seahawks this week. Do you agree, or do you think that someone like Russell Wilson, Marshawn Lynch or maybe Earl Thomas will be more of a factor?
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Seahawks Injury Report
| NAME | POSITION | INJURY | WED. | THU. | FRI. | GAME STATUS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bennett, Michael | DE | Illness | DNP | FP | FP | Probable |
| Coleman, Derrick | RB | Hamstring | DNP | DNP | DNP | Out |
| Giacomini, Breno | T | Knee | DNP | DNP | DNP | – |
| Johnson, Jeron | SS | Hamstring | DNP | DNP | DNP | Out |
| Lynch, Marshawn | RB | Knee | DNP | DNP | FP | Probable |
| Mebane, Brandon | DT | Not Injury Related | – | DNP | FP | Probable |
| Sweezy, J.R. | G | Elbow | DNP | FP | FP | Probable |
| Thomas, Earl | FS | Illness | – | – | DNP | Probable |
Buccaneers Injury Report
| NAME | POSITION | INJURY | WED. | THU. | FRI. | GAME STATUS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barron, Mark | S | Hip | LP | LP | LP | Questionable |
| Demps, Jeff | RB | Groin | Out | Out | Out | Out |
| Foster, Mason | LB | Hamstring | LP | FP | FP | Probable |
| Goldson, Dashon | S | Knee | LP | LP | LP | Questionable |
| Joseph, Davin | G | Knee | FP | FP | FP | Probable |
| Landri, Derek | DT | Back | LP | LP | FP | Questionable |
| Martin, Doug | RB | Shoulder | DNP | DNP | DNP | Out |
| Nicks, Carl | G | Foot | Out | Out | Out | Out |
| Owusu, Chris | WR | Foot | FP | LP | FP | Questionable |
| Spence, Akeem | DL | Wrist | FP | FP | FP | Probable |
| Tandy, Keith | S | Ankle | FP | FP | FP | Probable |
| Watson, Dekoda | LB | Shoulder | LP | FP | LP | Questionable |
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5 Things Seahawks Must Do On Offense vs Buccaneers