The Seattle Seahawks’ Week 8 matchup against the Buffalo Bills turned into a dramatic display both on the field and the sidelines as tensions erupted among Seahawks players during their 31-10 loss.
With Seattle struggling to keep up, a critical penalty led to a heated altercation between rookie linebacker Derick Hall and veteran defensive tackle Jarran Reed, adding an intense layer of frustration to an already challenging game.
Bills players are breaking up Seahawks players arguing with each other on the field 💀
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The incident began late in the second quarter. With Buffalo facing third-and-seven, Josh Allen’s incomplete pass seemed to force a punt, but Hall was flagged for roughing the passer after making late contact with Allen.
This costly penalty gave Buffalo renewed momentum, advancing them closer to the goal line and setting up what would ultimately be a 12-yard touchdown pass from Allen to Dalton Kincaid. The score extended the Bills’ lead to 14-3, and the Seahawks’ frustration was palpable.
Seahawks players are fighting each other…pic.twitter.com/LnmsRRgIS3
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Reed, visibly upset with Hall’s penalty, let his emotions spill over. The seasoned eight-year veteran and defensive leader confronted Hall, 23, in an intense face-to-face exchange on the sideline.
Reed’s fury over the unnecessary penalty was evident as he shouted at Hall, clearly frustrated by the rookie’s mistake. Buffalo offensive lineman Dion Dawkins unexpectedly stepped in to separate the two, but the peace was short-lived.
Geno Smith gets called for taunting and the Seahawks are absolutely falling apart #NFL pic.twitter.com/o2gzqpHudF
— Tanner Phifer (@TannerPhifer) October 27, 2024
As Hall reportedly muttered something back to Reed on the sideline, the situation escalated once more, with Reed grabbing Hall’s facemask and shoving him. Coaches and teammates quickly intervened to separate the players, but the scene reflected a team under pressure and struggling to stay composed.