With a team that plays with a lot of passion and has confidence that they can be better than what they showed on Sunday, emotions undoubtedly will flare. As was the case during Sunday's game against the Buffalo Bills. Late in the second quarter, on a third-and-seven play, linebacker Derick Hall was called for roughing the passer. The Seahawks had a chance to hold to Bills to a field goal and make the score 10-3, Bills heading into halftime. But the penalty turned the third down into a Bills first down at the Seattle 12, which led the Bills to scoring and going up 14-3 going into the half.
"Wasn't a smart penalty," head coach Mike Macdonald said in his post-game press conference. "Just that's not how we train our guys to attack quarterbacks, so wasn't a smart move."
Following Hall's penalty, Seahawks defensive veteran Jarran Reed and Hall could be seen going back and forth, on the field, in what seemed like a heated moment. This moment carried over to the sideline where the two had to be separated. Moments later, the two were seen again on the sideline having a conversation -- this time more calm and personal.
"Well, there is some frustration there," Macdonald said on Reed and Hall's moment. "Look, our guys are connected, and they have each other's backs. They are emotional. There are going to be flare-ups and stuff. Seems like it calmed down."
Hall said Reed was being a leader in that moment and said, "We told each other we love each other… There's no bad blood."
Reed's message to Hall in that moment was simple. Hall said, "[Jarran Reed] just wants me to go out play smart, play fast, play physical."
Hall acknowledged that the moment could have been handled differently.
"He loves the game," Hall said on Reed. "I love the game. In that moment things got heated. He's a leader and he's the leader of our group. When stuff hits the fan, you have to lean on all the guys and maybe we both could have done some things a bit better."
Must-see shots of the Seahawks at their Week 8 matchup against the Buffalo Bills at Lumen Field on Sunday, October 27, 2024.
Seahawks linebacker Ernest Jones IV (13) at the Week 8 matchup against the Buffalo Bills at Lumen Field on Sunday, October 27, 2024.
Seahawks defensive tackle Byron Murphy II (91) at the Week 8 matchup against the Buffalo Bills at Lumen Field on Sunday, October 27, 2024.
Seahawks cornerback Riq Woolen (27) at the Week 8 matchup against the Buffalo Bills at Lumen Field on Sunday, October 27, 2024.
Seahawks cornerback Riq Woolen (27) at the Week 8 matchup against the Buffalo Bills at Lumen Field on Sunday, October 27, 2024.
Seahawks cornerback Riq Woolen (27) at the Week 8 matchup against the Buffalo Bills at Lumen Field on Sunday, October 27, 2024.
Seahawks cornerback Riq Woolen (27) at the Week 8 matchup against the Buffalo Bills at Lumen Field on Sunday, October 27, 2024.
Seahawks running back Kenneth Walker III (9) at the Week 8 matchup against the Buffalo Bills at Lumen Field on Sunday, October 27, 2024.
Seahawks running back Kenny McIntosh (25) and Seahawks free safety Jerrick Reed II (32) at the Week 8 matchup against the Buffalo Bills at Lumen Field on Sunday, October 27, 2024.
Seahawks safety Julian Love (20) at the Week 8 matchup against the Buffalo Bills at Lumen Field on Sunday, October 27, 2024.
Seahawks cornerback Riq Woolen (27) at the Week 8 matchup against the Buffalo Bills at Lumen Field on Sunday, October 27, 2024.
Seahawks nose tackle Jarran Reed (90) at the Week 8 matchup against the Buffalo Bills at Lumen Field on Sunday, October 27, 2024.
Seahawks linebacker Tyrel Dodson (0) at the Week 8 matchup against the Buffalo Bills at Lumen Field on Sunday, October 27, 2024.
Seahawks nose tackle Jarran Reed (90) and Seahawks linebacker Ernest Jones IV (13) at the Week 8 matchup against the Buffalo Bills at Lumen Field on Sunday, October 27, 2024.
Seahawks linebacker Ernest Jones IV (13) at the Week 8 matchup against the Buffalo Bills at Lumen Field on Sunday, October 27, 2024.
Seahawks linebacker Tyrel Dodson (0) at the Week 8 matchup against the Buffalo Bills at Lumen Field on Sunday, October 27, 2024.
Seahawks linebacker Tyrel Dodson (0) at the Week 8 matchup against the Buffalo Bills at Lumen Field on Sunday, October 27, 2024.
Seahawks players at the Week 8 matchup against the Buffalo Bills at Lumen Field on Sunday, October 27, 2024.
Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith (7) at the Week 8 matchup against the Buffalo Bills at Lumen Field on Sunday, October 27, 2024.
Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith (7) and Seahawks wide receiver Laviska Shenault Jr. (1) at the Week 8 matchup against the Buffalo Bills at Lumen Field on Sunday, October 27, 2024.
Seahawks running back Kenneth Walker III (9) at the Week 8 matchup against the Buffalo Bills at Lumen Field on Sunday, October 27, 2024.
Seahawks running back Kenneth Walker III (9) at the Week 8 matchup against the Buffalo Bills at Lumen Field on Sunday, October 27, 2024.
Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith (7) and Seahawks wide receiver Jake Bobo (19) at the Week 8 matchup against the Buffalo Bills at Lumen Field on Sunday, October 27, 2024.
Seahawks tight end AJ Barner (88) at the Week 8 matchup against the Buffalo Bills at Lumen Field on Sunday, October 27, 2024.
Seahawks kicker Jason Myers (5) and Seahawks punter Michael Dickson (4) at the Week 8 matchup against the Buffalo Bills at Lumen Field on Sunday, October 27, 2024.
Seahawks cornerback Josh Jobe (29) at the Week 8 matchup against the Buffalo Bills at Lumen Field on Sunday, October 27, 2024.
Seahawks cornerback Josh Jobe (29) at the Week 8 matchup against the Buffalo Bills at Lumen Field on Sunday, October 27, 2024.
Seahawks wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba (11) at the Week 8 matchup against the Buffalo Bills at Lumen Field on Sunday, October 27, 2024.
Seahawks running back Kenneth Walker III (9) at the Week 8 matchup against the Buffalo Bills at Lumen Field on Sunday, October 27, 2024.
Seahawks wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba (11) at the Week 8 matchup against the Buffalo Bills at Lumen Field on Sunday, October 27, 2024.
Seahawks linebacker Boye Mafe (53) at the Week 8 matchup against the Buffalo Bills at Lumen Field on Sunday, October 27, 2024.
Seahawks running back Zach Charbonnet (26) at the Week 8 matchup against the Buffalo Bills at Lumen Field on Sunday, October 27, 2024.
Seahawks running back Zach Charbonnet (26) at the Week 8 matchup against the Buffalo Bills at Lumen Field on Sunday, October 27, 2024.
Seahawks linebacker Boye Mafe (53) and Seahawks cornerback Devon Witherspoon (21) at the Week 8 matchup against the Buffalo Bills at Lumen Field on Sunday, October 27, 2024.
Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith (7) at the Week 8 matchup against the Buffalo Bills at Lumen Field on Sunday, October 27, 2024.
Seahawks tackle Michael Jerrell (65) at the Week 8 matchup against the Buffalo Bills at Lumen Field on Sunday, October 27, 2024.
Seahawks running back Kenneth Walker III (9) at the Week 8 matchup against the Buffalo Bills at Lumen Field on Sunday, October 27, 2024.
Seahawks cornerback Devon Witherspoon (21) and Seahawks cornerback Josh Jobe (29) at the Week 8 matchup against the Buffalo Bills at Lumen Field on Sunday, October 27, 2024.
Seahawks wide receiver Laviska Shenault Jr. (1) at the Week 8 matchup against the Buffalo Bills at Lumen Field on Sunday, October 27, 2024.
Seahawks wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba (11) at the Week 8 matchup against the Buffalo Bills at Lumen Field on Sunday, October 27, 2024.
Seahawks tight end AJ Barner (88) at the Week 8 matchup against the Buffalo Bills at Lumen Field on Sunday, October 27, 2024.
Seahawks running back Zach Charbonnet (26) at the Week 8 matchup against the Buffalo Bills at Lumen Field on Sunday, October 27, 2024.
Seahawks running back Zach Charbonnet (26) at the Week 8 matchup against the Buffalo Bills at Lumen Field on Sunday, October 27, 2024.
Seahawks cornerback Dee Williams (33) at the Week 8 matchup against the Buffalo Bills at Lumen Field on Sunday, October 27, 2024.
Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith (7) at the Week 8 matchup against the Buffalo Bills at Lumen Field on Sunday, October 27, 2024.
Seahawks punter Michael Dickson (4) at the Week 8 matchup against the Buffalo Bills at Lumen Field on Sunday, October 27, 2024.
Seahawks linebacker Boye Mafe (53) at the Week 8 matchup against the Buffalo Bills at Lumen Field on Sunday, October 27, 2024.
