Seattle’s secondary took a bruising Week 5 as Riq Woolen departed with a concussion, leaving Nehemiah Pritchett to hold down the corner spot while Devon Witherspoon and Julian Love sat. Baker Mayfield attacked Seattle’s thin coverage for 379 yards and two touchdowns, and a late Sam Darnold performance capped the heartbreak with a 38-35 loss. Derick Hall also missed action, compounding the depth issues as Seattle looks toward Week 6 against Jacksonville with hopes for healthier bodies in the secondary.

The looming question for fantasy managers: how thin is Seattle’s CB depth, and who steps up when Witherspoon and Love return? The Jaguars test the unit immediately, so attention shifts to who fills roles, how much Seattle relies on rookies, and whether the offense can keep pace behind the evolving injury picture.

Seahawks host the Buccaneers in Week 5 with playoff implications and a tight NFC race. Seattle is favored by 3.5 after a 3-1 start, while predictions across outlets are split but mostly tilt Seattle’s way. The series leans Seattle 9-6 in 15 meetings, and a recent home win vs. the Saints adds optimism.

Outlets diverge: ESPN and NFL.com back Seattle; Bleacher Report and USA Today lean Tampa. DraftKings posts the Seahawks as a modest favorite. The piece also notes cornerback depth chatter around Riq Woolen and how Seattle’s defense could swing the game, shaping a close, high-stakes weekend showdown.

Riq Woolen’s ceiling clashes with a rough start in Seattle as trade chatter swirls around the cornerback. Through four games, he’s graded poorly, flagged frequently, and has allowed a TD on a high-percentage test, prompting talk of a possible Seahawks move and a major reshuffle in a retooled back end.

Daniel Jeremiah pegs a minimal return—perhaps a fourth-round pick—raising questions about the immediate fantasy impact if Woolen stays, and shifting the balance of Seattle’s cover duo with Devon Witherspoon. Darnold’s late-season play adds urgency to Seattle’s decision-making and fantasy outlook.