Seattle Seahawks right tackle George Fant was a limited participant on Thursday’s practice injury report with a knee injury designation. It’s the same injury that forced Fant to miss the team’s Week 2 overtime victory over the New England Patriots. If he’s unable to suit up, Stone Forsythe will earn his second consecutive start.
Forsythe played a quality game against the Patriots. The former Florida standout wasn’t credited with allowing any sacks by Pro Football Focus. He did forfeit five total pressures, including four hurries, but his performance wasn’t preventative to the Seahawks executing their offense. That’s all offensive coordinator Ryan Grubb can ask for when relying on a backup tackle.
Macdonald said fill-in RT Stone Forsythe played "pretty well." He had a pass block win rate of of 84.6% (22 wins/4 losses, per ESPN charting). That was tied for 32nd among 60 qualifying OTs (left or right) in Week 2. So expect Forsythe to remain at RT if George Fant remains out.
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There’s reason to believe Forsythe could enjoy similar results versus the Dolphins if he’s tasked with starting. This Miami defense underwent sweeping changes in the offseason. They have a new defensive coordinator in Anthony Weaver, lost dominant interior player Christian Wilkins in free agency, and are still dealing with an injury to Bradley Chubb. The Dolphins have just three sacks in two games as a result. Only three defenses have fewer quarterback takedowns.
Quality offensive line depth is difficult to find around the league. Forsythe isn’t an above-average starter, but he’s a competent blocker that can help the Seahawks survive injuries to Abe Lucas and Fant at right tackle. Head coach Mike Macdonald should rest comfortably Saturday evening knowing Forsythe can rise to the occasion if necessary.
