The Seahawks are back on the road this weekend, heading to Nashville to face the Titans. The 7-3 Seahawks are looking to bounce back from a close loss to the Rams that ended a four-game winning streak, while the Titans (1-9) are looking to snap a five-game losing streak.
To help you get ready for this week's game; we reached out to tennesseetitans.com senior writer Jim Wyatt with five questions about the Seahawks' Week 12 opponent.
There's always going to be a big spotlight on a quarterback picked No. 1 overall. What has Cam Ward shown in his rookie season so far?
Wyatt: Cam is making strides, while also showing he still has room for improvement. It was encouraging for Titans fans to see him guide a 95-yard drive in the closing minutes last week against the Texans, which tied the game. But he also turned the ball over in the game, his 12th turnover of the season. Cam has made some great throws, and he's missed some throws he has to make. But it's all part of growing as a rookie quarterback. Cam has proven to be a great leader, and teammate, and he puts in the work. Despite some inconsistency, I think he's given plenty of reasons for fans to be optimistic.
Obviously, the Titans aren't where they want to be at 1-9, what's the mood/vibe around the team like right now? And while I doubt anyone is looking for moral victories, does a couple of one-score losses against quality opponents show some growth happening as the season goes along?
Wyatt: Well, players are frustrated, and tired of losing. This team is coming off a 3-14 season, so dating back to last year the Titans have now lost 19 of the last 23 games. think the close losses have probably provided even more frustration, to be honest, because it's made players look at how a mistake here and there can cost the team a game.
Aside from the obvious big names, what player or players could you see being an X-factor for the Titans in this one?
Wyatt: Jeffery Simmons is the most dominating player every week for the Titans. He's a tone-setter. If you're looking for an under-the-radar guy on defense, let's go with rookie safety Kevin Winston Jr. He's playing more and more these days, and he's a future star in the making.
What matchup or matchups are you most looking forward to seeing play out on Sunday?
Wyatt: The Titans are thinned out at receiver, with Calvin Ridley going on injured reserve this week. Some other receivers are banged up, and will need to be evaluated during the course of the week. Who steps up to help out the rookie QB against a good Seattle defense is worth watching.
And a bonus, non-football question. Plenty of Seahawks fans are making the trip for this game, because, well, Nashville is freakin' awesome. What are a couple must-see/do/eat/drink things you'd recommend as a local to Seattleites making the trip?
Wyatt: It's a party in downtown Nashville every night. Hit Broadway, and check out the music scene. The Southern Steak & Oyster downtown is a great spot, a bit on the pricey side. Martin's BBQ downtown is a more casual spot. Fans can stop by Fifth + Broadway for all kinds of options, from Hattie B's Hot Chicken to Slim & Husky's pizza to much, much more. It's supposed to be a beautiful weekend in Nashville.
The Seahawks and Titans face off on Sunday, November 23, 2025. Kickoff is set for 10 a.m. PT. Take a look back through history at the Seahawks' matchups against the Titans.
Seattle Seahawks safety Autry Beamon (27) tackles Houston Oilers running back Mike Voight (31) during an NFL game in Seattle, Wash., Nov. 20, 1977. The Oilers defeated the Seahawks 22-10. (AP Photo/NFL Photos)
Seattle Seahawks rookie defensive tackle Manu Tuiasosopo (74) pressures Houston Oilers quarterback Dan Pastorini (7) during an NFL game in Seattle, Wash., Oct. 21, 1979. The Seahawks defeated the Oilers 34-14. (AP Photo/NFL Photos)
Houston Oiler wide receiver Ken Burrough (00) against the Seattle Seahawks at Houston on Oct. 11, 1981. (AP Photo/Ed Kolenovsky)
Houston Oilers Kicker Tony Zendejas (7) with Jeff Gossett (8) holding lets loose with the winning field goal in overtime at the NFL playoffs against the Seahawks, Sunday, Jan. 3, 1988, Houston, Tex. The rest of the players are unidentified. (AP Photo/SU)
Seattle Seahawks John L. Williams (32) looses the ball as he tried jumping over the line in the third quarter of the NFC playoff game in Houston, Texas., Sunday, Jan. 4, 1988. Houston Oilers Keith Bostic made the recovery. (AP Photo/TJ)
Seattle Seahawk quarterback Jon Kitna looks to complete a pass during the Seahawks 20-18 win over the Tennessee Oilers Sunday, Nov. 19, 1998, in Seattle. It was Kitna's first start since he replaced Warren Moon as the teams leader. (AP Photo/Barry Sweet)
Seattle Seahawks' Shaun Alexander carries the ball against the Tennessee Titans in the first quarter of their NFL football game on Sunday, Dec. 18, 2005 in Nashville, Tenn. Alexander set an NFL record for touchdowns, led the league in rushing and ran away with The Associated Press Most Valuable Player award Thursday. lexander spearheaded the Seahawks' rise to the best record in the NFL, including a victory over the league's other 14-2 team, the Colts. It was the most productive season in Seahawks history, one in which Alexander scored 28 touchdowns and rushed for 1,880 yards. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
Tight end Ben Troupe #84 of the Tennessee Titans gets tackled by cornerback Jimmy Williams #22 and linebacker Lofa Tatupu #51 of the Seattle Seahawks at The Coliseum on December 18, 2005 in Nashville, Tennessee. The Seahawks defeated the Titans 28-24. (AP Photo/Paul Spinelli)
Tennessee Titans Chris Johnson runs the ball in action against the Seattle Seahawks, Sunday, Jan. 3, 2010, during an NFL football game in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)
Seattle Seahawks' Mike Williams runs for a touchdown past Tennessee Titans' Ryan Mouton in the first half of an NFL preseason football game, Saturday, Aug. 14, 2010, in Seattle. (AP Photo/John Froschauer)
Seattle Seahawks fullback Michael Robinson (26) pulls in a reception in front of Tennessee Titans linebacker Akeem Ayers in the first half of an NFL football preseason game, Saturday, Aug. 11, 2012, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Stephen Brashear)
Tennessee Titans tight end Taylor Thompson (84) fumbles the ball under pressure from Seattle Seahawks' Heath Farwell (55) and Kyle Knox (43) in the second half of an NFL football preseason game, Saturday, Aug. 11, 2012, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Stephen Brashear)
Seattle Seahawks cornerback Richard Sherman (25) intercepts a pass intended for wide receiver Nate Washington, right, in the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 13, 2013, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Scott Eklund)
Seattle Seahawks' Marshawn Lynch, center, runs for a touchdown past Tennessee Titans' Michael Griffin (33), in the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 13, 2013, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)
Tennessee Titans quarterback Marcus Mariota (8) reaches for the goal line as he is hit by Seattle Seahawks defenders Earl Thomas (29) and Kam Chancellor (31) in the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 24, 2017, in Nashville, Tenn. The play was called back because of a penalty. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)
Tennessee Titans linebacker Avery Williamson (54) and Adoree' Jackson(25) tackle Doug Baldwin (89) during an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks Sunday, Sept. 24, 2017, in Nashville, Tenn.
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