Buccaneers at Seahawks
Kingdome, Seattle, Wash.,
Sunday, Nov. 28
AT A GLANCE: The Seahawks (8-2) are in very good shape in their quest
to make the postseason for the first time since 1988. But the Buccaneers (6-4), who are in
the thick of the NFC Central race, should present a stiff challenge.
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| OVERVIEW: Tampa Bay and Seattle entered the NFL together
as expansion teams in 1976. They have never both made the playoffs in the same season, and
only once, in 1979, have both finished with winning records in the same season. But this
season both teams are factors in the playoff hunt. The Buccaneers (6-4) are in the thick
of the NFC Central race. After a one-week benching, QB Trent Dilfer has returned to the
lineup with more fire in his belly.
Seattle (8-2) has opened up a lead in the AFC West. It has been a startling turn for a
team with the NFL’s longest playoff drought: The Seahawks have not made it to the
postseason since the 1988 season.
The Seahawks have won all four meetings between these clubs. Those four games were
decided by a total of just 15 points.
WHEN THE BUCCANEERS HAVE THE BALL:
Dilfer was benched in favor of Eric Zeier in Week Eight, but Zeier suffered a rib
injury in that game, re-opening the door for Dilfer. He has taken advantage of his second
chance, leading the Buccaneers to three straight wins. His new No. 1 target is diminutive
Jacquez Green, who has exceptional speed and can make big plays. Fellow WRs Bert Emanuel
and Karl Williams returned to the lineup last week after missing time with injuries.
The Seahawks’ pass defense will give up yardage and sometimes surrenders a big
gain. But CB Shawn Springs leads a ball-hawking unit that can make big plays of its own.
Seattle’s secondary is aided by a strong pass rush. Tampa Bay, which has struggled
at both OG spots this season, will have to account for DRT Cortez Kennedy, who is having a
very strong season. DLT Sam Adams (knee) sat out last week (check status). DEs Michael
Sinclair, who is bothered by a groin injury, and Phillip Daniels can also create pressure.
While Dilfer gets much of the attention, the Buccaneers’ offense remains a
run-first operation. Mike Alstott provides a smash-mouth inside presence, while Warrick
Dunn brings an outside burst. Alstott has struggled with fumbles this season. |
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Profile |
| Kingdome |
| Seattle, Wash. |
| Date: Sunday, November 28, 1999 |
| 1:05 p.m. Pacific Time |
| Type Of Turf: Artificial |
| Meeting Of The Year: Only |
| Season Record: |
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Tampa Bay |
6-4-0 |
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Seattle |
8-2-0 |
| Season Record Vs. Spread: |
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Tampa Bay |
6-3-1 |
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Seattle |
5-5-0 |
| Home/Road Record: |
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Tampa Bay (R) |
2-3-0 |
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Seattle (H) |
4-1-0 |
| Home/Road Record Vs. Spread: |
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Tampa Bay (R) |
3-1-1 |
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Seattle (H) |
2-3-0 |
| Record On Artificial Turf: |
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Tampa Bay |
2-2-0 |
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Seattle |
5-1-0 |
| Record On Artificial Turf Vs. Spread: |
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Tampa Bay |
2-1-1 |
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Seattle |
3-3-0 |
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Buccaneers
depth chart |
OFFENSE |
| WR |
87 EMANUEL, 88 Williams, 88 Murphy |
| OLT |
74 GRUBER, 69 Pierson |
| OLG |
64 DIAZ, 65 Dogins |
| C |
61 MAYBERRY, 75 Washington, 68 Unutoa |
| ORG |
73 MIDDLETON, 65 Dogins |
| ORT |
71 WUNSCH, 79 Hegamin, 70 Odom |
| TE |
83 MOORE, 82 Hape, 80 Davis |
| WR |
81 GREEN, 85 Anthony, 84 McDonald* |
| QB |
12 DILFER, 15 Zeier, 10 King* |
| RB |
28 DUNN, 27 Abdullah |
| FB |
40 ALSTOTT, 43 McLeod |
DEFENSE |
| DLE |
72 AHANOTU, 78 Jones |
| NT |
77 CULPEPPER, 98 Cannida, 92 McFarland* |
| DT |
99 SAPP, 97 T. Jackson, 92 McFarland* |
| DRE |
94 WHITE, 78 Jones, 95 McLaughlin* |
| SLB |
53 QUARLES, 51 Singleton |
| MLB |
56 NICKERSON, 59 Duncan, 58 Davis |
| WLB |
55 BROOKS, 50 Gooch |
| LCB |
21 ABRAHAM, 31 Young |
| RCB |
20 BARBER, 25 Kelly |
| SS |
47 LYNCH, 34 D. Jackson* |
| FS |
24 ROBINSON, 30 Smith |
SPECIALISTS |
| P |
2 ROYALS |
| PK |
7 GRAMATICA* |
| H |
2 ROYALS |
| PR |
81 GREEN, 86 Williams, 85 Anthony |
| KR |
81 GREEN, 88 Murphy, 85 Anthony |
| KC |
68 UNUTOA, 83 Moore |
* Rookie |
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Seahawks depth
chart |
OFFENSE |
| WR |
84 GALLOWAY, 81 Dawkins, 82 Jordan, 31 Rogers* |
| OLT |
71 JONES, 79 G. Williams |
| OLG |
66 KENDALL, 60 Bloedorn |
| C |
62 GRAY, 63 Beede, 60 Bloedorn |
| ORG |
68 HABIB, 62 Gray |
| ORT |
79 G. WILLIAMS, 74 Weiner, 69 Wedderburn* |
| TE |
86 FAURIA, 49 Mili, 88 May |
| WR |
87 MAYES, 85 Pritchard, 19 Bownes, 83 Bailey* |
| QB |
7 KITNA, 13 Foley, 5 Huard* |
| RB |
32 WATTERS, 30 Green, 34 R. Brown |
| FB |
38 STRONG, 34 R. Brown, 44 Milne |
DEFENSE |
| DLE |
70 SINCLAIR, 99 LaBounty |
| DLT |
98 ADAMS, 97 Parker |
| DRT |
96 KENNEDY, 90 Cochran* |
| DRE |
93 DANIELS, 92 King* |
| LLB |
94 C. BROWN, 56 Logan |
| MLB |
51 SIMMONS, 95 Willis, 50 Myles |
| RLB |
59 SMITH, 56 Logan, 51 Simmons |
| LCB |
24 SPRINGS, 26 Canty |
| RCB |
27 W. WILLIAMS, 26 Canty |
| SS |
33 D. WILLIAMS, 28 Joseph, 25 Walker |
| FS |
20 BELLAMY, 36 Hanks |
SPECIALISTS |
| P |
10 FEAGLES |
| PK |
2 PETERSON |
| H |
10 FEAGLES, 13 Foley |
| PR |
31 ROGERS*, 28 Joseph, 82 Jordan |
| KR |
30 GREEN, 31 Rogers *, 82 Jordan |
| KC |
61 RODENHAUSER, 60 Bloedorn, 62 Gray |
* Rookie |
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