Seahawks' stumble was collective breakdown in fourth quarter

Seattle Seahawks strong safety Jamal Adams walks off the field after the Seahawks lost 33-30 to the Tennessee Titans during in overtime an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 19, 2021, in Seattle.RENTON, Wash. (AP) — It is one of Pete Carroll’s favorite questions, whether in the midst of a news conference or rallying his players in the locker room.

“Can you win the game in the fourth quarter?” has been Carroll’s cry, and usually during his time in Seattle the answer has been “Yes.”

On Sunday, his team provided a resounding example of how to lose a game in the fourth.

While it hasn’t always been textbook, the Seahawks under Carroll have rarely had a complete collapse in the final period. The lead…