As Tampa Bay heads to Seattle on October 5, the Buccaneers ’ defense must stay sharp and adjust to a Seahawks offense in transition. With longtime receivers Metcalf and Lockett gone, Seattle leans heavily on new targets and a rebuilt receiving corps, and the Bucs must attack the uncertainty.

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are looking to get back in the win column, but there is troubling uncertainty around RB Bucky Irving.

Sam Darnold has been cooking with the Seahawks in the first month of the season, leading them to a 3-1 record, with the defense getting multiple turnovers in three of their four games.

Pass protection will be vital. Seattle's defense, led by head coach Mike Macdonald, applies pressure without blitzing heavily. Tampa Bay’s offensive line must hold up, and tight ends may be used more in protection sets to buy time for routes to develop.

The Bucs are 3-1 and have made big plays in critical moments on offense despite dealing with a number of key injuries, and they believe they are ready to respond to even more adversity as that injury

The Seahawks Sunday matchup against Tampa Bay will be a throwback-esque game, with both teams celebrating their 50 th season, while wearing their respective Throwback jerseys. The game will kickoff at 1:05 p.m. and the players are getting back into the routine of a regular game week.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers QB Baker Mayfield takes jab at Carolina Panthers while preparing to face Sam Darnold and the Seattle Seahawks in Week 5.

Ahead of a Week 5 matchup with the Seattle Seahawks, former Oregon Duck and current Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Bucky Irving is dealing with a lower leg injury with his status is unknown.