WATFORD, United Kingdom – In a weekly feature for the 2025 season, NFL Media and Jaguars Media Analyst Bucky Brooks breaks down the Jaguars' performance in a 20-12 Week 6 loss to the Seattle Seahawks at EverBank Stadium in Jacksonville.

BIG IMPRESSION

• The Jaguars came up short against an ultra-talented squad that dominated the trenches and controlled the action. The Seahawks' offense overwhelmed the Jaguars at the point of attack, with the front line destroying the timing and rhythm of the offense with consistent penetration. The Jaguars did not have an answer for Seahawks defensive linemen Leonard Williams, Byron Murphy and Demarcus Lawrence, leading to seven sacks and constant harassment within the pocket. Defensively, the Jaguars could not contain wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba on the perimeter. The crafty pass-catcher finished with eight catches for 162 yards and a score, as quarterback Sam Darnold repeatedly found him early and often as the Seahawks' No.1 option in the passing game. Though the defense generated enough stops in the second half to seize control, Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence and Co. could not take advantage of the late-game opportunities.

KEYS TO VICTORY

• Despite the Seahawks' impressive efforts, the Jaguars really beat themselves with a series of self-inflicted blunders (penalties), miscues (drops) and big plays allowed (deep passes) that put the team behind the eight-ball. The repeated "DBO" (Don't Beat Ourselves) violations cost the Jaguars points, potential big plays and field position. While the Seahawks' outstanding play on both sides of the ball contributed to the mistakes, the controllable errors prevented the Jaguars from winning a one-score game at home.

TREVOR'S TIME

• Credit Lawrence for displaying outstanding poise under pressure against the Seahawks. Although the persistent pass rush prevented the former No.1 overall pick from getting into a rhythm as a passer, Lawrence made a handful of plays on the move that kept chains moving and the offense on schedule. With a season-high 97.1 passer rating, the fifth-year pro can build on an efficient effort that featured enough "winning plays" from the quarterback to put the Jaguars in the win column.

UNSUNG HERO

• Defensive tackle Arik Armstead continues to shine as an interior disruptor for the Jaguars. The veteran pushed his season totals to 12 combined tackles and 3.5 sacks with a four-tackle and one-sack effort against the Seahawks. The steady production from the veteran has stabilized the Jaguars' interior, while creating more chaos for opponents at the line of scrimmage.

OFFENSIVELY SPEAKING

• The Seahawks overwhelmed the Jaguars at the line of scrimmage with a disruptive front loaded with athletic playmakers. The constant penetration and harassment destroyed the Jaguars' offensive rhythm and forced Lawrence into a chaotic game from the pocket. Additionally, the strength and power of the Seahawks' front line, combined with the speed and athleticism of their second-level defenders, took away the creases and seams for Jaguars running back Travis Etienne Jr. With the Jaguars' pass-catchers also suffering through another case of the "dropsies," the team could not generate enough offense to win.

DEFENSIVELY SPEAKING

• The hard-playing Jaguars defense could not make enough plays to take over the game. After surrendering a handful of big plays to Smith-Njigba, wide receiver Cooper Kupp and tight end AJ Barner, the Jaguars were unable to neutralize the Seahawks at pivotal moments. With the defense unable to produce a game-changing turnover to spark a comeback, the Jaguars came up short against a playoff-caliber opponent in a very competitive game.