Prior to the season, Mike Macdonald lauded the Seahawks depth at cornerback and safety. But as the injuries continue to pile up, that depth will be further challenged against an upstart Jaguars squad on Sunday.

Winding up on the wrong end of a shootout on Sunday, the Seahawks allowed nearly 400 passing yards to Baker Mayfield and the Buccaneers, leaving Mike Macdonald searching for answers. Looking at 10 explosive pass plays allowed, what went wrong defensively?

Typically, scoring 35 points in an NFL game leads to victory. But the Seahawks endured an uncharacteristic off day at the wrong time with busted coverages, missed tackles, and an anemic pass rush that left Mike Macdonald seeking answers after a 38-35 loss to the Buccaneers.

Despite over 340 passing yards and four touchdowns from Sam Darnold, one lone mistake from the quarterback cost the Seahawks in a tight, high-scoring affair as the Buccaneers escaped with a 38-35 win at Lumen Field.

In their final dress rehearsal before the real bullets start flying on September 7, several young Seahawks will be looking to shine at Lambeau Field with roster spots and practice squad opportunities hanging in the balance.

As Mike Macdonald put it, the Seahawks wouldn’t be batting 1.000 in training camp, and Wednesday’s final practice heading into their second preseason definitely dragged the batting average down with flags, mistimed snaps, and more.

Back in full pads for the first time in nearly three weeks, the Seahawks’ bell cow back looked ready to face the 49ers in Tuesday’s final open practice for fans, while an intriguing group of undrafted rookie defensive linemen led by Jared Ivey continue to make positive impressions.

While the Seahawks nearly coughed up their first preseason game, strong starts by their heralded rookie class helped the team build a 13-point halftime lead in an eventful exhibition opener at Lumen Field.

Heeding the call from coach Mike Macdonald, the Seahawks rebounded nicely on offense in Tuesday’s second padded practice behind excellent efforts from reserve running backs vying for the third down role.

In terms of pure talent, the Seahawks stack up favorably against any other team in the league with Devon Witherspoon and Riq Woolen atop the depth chart. But can the duo elevate the group to another level in year two in Mike Macdonald’s scheme?

Injuries forced Nehemiah Pritchett onto the field defensively early in his rookie season with mixed results before sitting out much of the second half. Will a full offseason program propel him to a second year leap?

Six weeks away from training camp, the Seahawks have several ongoing competitions left to play out when they return to the field. Who will win starting jobs and roster spots up for grabs in August and September?