The Tampa Bay Buccaneers (3-1) travel to the Pacific Northwest to face the Seattle Seahawks (3-1) in a key Week 5 NFC showdown. Both teams are off to strong starts, and this matchup at Lumen Field could have playoff implications down the line.
Game Information
- Matchup: Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Seattle Seahawks
- Date & Time: Sunday, October 5, 2025 – 4:05 p.m. ET
- Venue: Lumen Field – Seattle, WA
- Weather: 59°F (via AccuWeather)
- TV Channel: CBS
Betting Odds (via ESPN BET Sportsbook)
- Spread: Seahawks -3.5 (-110) | Buccaneers +3.5 (-110)
- Moneyline: Seahawks -190 | Buccaneers +160
- Total (Over/Under): 44.5 points (Over -110, Under -110)
Seattle is favored at home, but both squads are evenly matched, setting up one of the most intriguing games of the late slate.
Season Leaders
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
- Passing: QB Baker Mayfield – 904 yards, 8 TDs, 1 INT (83/139)
- Rushing: RB B. Irving – 237 yards (71 carries) – Questionable
- Receiving: WR Emeka Egbuka – 282 yards, 4 TDs (18 receptions)
Seattle Seahawks
- Passing: QB Sam Darnold – 905 yards, 5 TDs, 2 INTs (70/100)
- Rushing: RB Kenneth Walker III – 244 yards, 3 TDs (58 carries)
- Receiving: WR Jaxon Smith-Njigba – 402 yards, 1 TD (26 receptions)
Key Storylines
- Quarterback Duel: Baker Mayfield and Sam Darnold have nearly identical passing stats, both protecting the football well and keeping their offenses efficient.
- Run Game Impact: Kenneth Walker III leads Seattle’s ground attack, while Tampa Bay’s run game hinges on the health of B. Irving.
- Emerging Stars: Jaxon Smith-Njigba has been explosive for Seattle, already topping 400 yards, while Emeka Egbuka gives Tampa Bay a reliable red-zone weapon.
- Playoff Implications: Both teams are 3-1 and in crowded divisional races. A win here could prove crucial in NFC seeding later this season.
Prediction Outlook
Seattle’s home-field advantage at Lumen Field is one of the toughest in football, but Mayfield’s efficient play has Tampa Bay looking like a contender. Expect a close battle, with turnovers and late-game execution likely to decide the outcome.
