The Seattle Seahawks’ preseason took another step forward in the wrong direction Sunday night, with a 19-16 loss to the Tennessee Titans handing them a second defeat in as many exhibition games.
But the score was never the whole story here.
With roster cuts drawing closer, these games are really about reps, jobs and who can make the strongest case for a spot on the 53-man roster. That’s the lens that matters now, and it puts several parts of Seattle’s roster under the microscope.
The wide receiver group is one of the biggest. Jake Bobo’s season-ending injury has changed the picture there, opening the door for younger players such as Montorie Foster Jr and Ricky White III to push for more attention. That opportunity is now real, and how those receivers respond will matter.
Quarterback is another major talking point, especially after Jalen Milroe handled the second half and struggled to find his footing. He finished with a pair of brutal interceptions and also took a crucial sack on fourth down, a rough stretch in a game where every snap carries extra weight.
Seattle’s offensive line depth also deserves a hard look. The hope was to see better work in pass protection and in the run game, along with cleaner communication, better handling of pressure and more consistent movement at the line of scrimmage.
On defense, the young secondary and the depth up front remain key areas to watch as players keep battling for roles. That said, the secondary took a hit with the loss of Bud Clark.
There will be plenty to sort through from this one, including the biggest takeaways, Stock Up and Stock Down, standout performances, roster battles, game balls and what Sunday’s performance means as the regular season gets closer.
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