After a string of humiliating losses against some of the top teams in the NFL, luck finally seems to be turning around for the Seahawks. On Monday night they pulled off an improbably upset over the Eagles, keeping their playoff hopes a live and inspiring a new wave of confidence around the building, as DK Metcalf put it when he spoke to reporters yesterday.
There’s good reason, too as the last three opponents on Seattle’s regular season schedule are all in disarray right now. The Cardinals are 3-10, the Steelers played Mason Rudolph on Sunday and the Titans appear to be severely limited by injuries going into this week. At yesterday’s practice Tennessee had 14 players who did not participate, including rookie quarterback Will Levis. Here’s thre full list, per their injury report.
QB Will Levis – ankle
DT Jeffrey Simmons – knee
G Daniel Brunskill – ankle
C Aaron Brewer – ankle
WR Treylon Burks – illness
LB Jack Gibbens – back
LB Luke Gifford – hamstring
S Amani Hooker – knee
DL TK McClendon – shoulder
CB Sean Murphy-Bunting – hip
WR Kyle Philips – hamstring
S K’Von Wallace – quad
TE Trevon Wesco – shin
WR Nick Westbrook-Ikhine – hand
Levis’ injury is a high ankle sprain he suffered just a few days ago, so he will most likely be sitting out this week. Head coach Mike Vrabel told the media yesterday that Ryan Tannehill will start if Levis can’t go. Tannehill has given the Seahawks trouble in the past, but he hasn’t been effective as a quarterback for a few seasons now.
The real x-factor for this game may be Tennessee’s weakest link, which is their offensive line. The Seahawks pass rush has made a habit of feasting on bad lines this season, racking up a ton of sacks and hits against the Giants, Panthers and Cardinals. If that dynamic comes into play again, it’ll be really hard for the Titans to hold a lead.
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