Key Highlights
- The Seattle Seahawks have two key players inactive for Sunday’s NFC championship game due to injuries.
- Tackle Amari Kight and fullback Robbie Ouzts are unable to play.
- Josh Jones will provide depth behind Charles Cross and Abraham Lucas at tackle.
- Running back Velus Jones Jr. is also inactive, while Cam Akers and George Holani are active for additional depth.
- The Los Angeles Rams have outside linebacker Byron Young active despite his questionable status.
Sunday’s NFC Championship Game: A Battle of Inactives
The Seattle Seahawks face a significant challenge as they prepare for Sunday’s NFC championship game against the Los Angeles Rams. Two key players, fullback Robbie Ouzts and tackle Amari Kight, are ruled out due to injuries.
Seahawks’ Depth Concerns
Tackle Josh Jones will step in to provide additional depth behind starters Charles Cross and Abraham Lucas. Despite his questionable status throughout the week, Cross is expected to play after recovering from a foot injury that sidelined him last week’s divisional round win over the 49ers.
Running Backs Battle for Depth
Rookie tight end Elijah Arroyo and running back Velus Jones Jr., both elevated from the practice squad, are inactive. In their place, Cam Akers and George Holani will offer crucial depth to the Seahawks’ backfield as Zach Charbonnet remains sidelined.
Los Angeles Rams: A Single Active Player in Doubt
The Los Angeles Rams have a single player listed as questionable for Sunday’s game. Outside linebacker Byron Young is active after being initially listed as doubtful with a knee injury, highlighting the critical nature of his presence on the field.
Seahawks’ Inactives
- Quarterback Jalen Milroe (emergency third QB)
- Tight end Elijah Arroyo
- Football Brian Ouzts
- Linebacker Jared Ivey
- Guard Christian Haynes
- Amari Kight
- Royalus Jones Jr.
Rams’ Inactives
- Quarterback Stetson Bennett (emergency third QB)
- Wide receiver Tutu Atwell
- Cover cornerback Derion Kendrick
- Running back Jarquez Hunter
- Tight end Nick Vannett
- Offensive line Beaux Limmer
- Defensive end Larrell Murchison
Seahawks’ Strategic Moves to Overcome Inactives
The Seahawks have taken steps to ensure they can manage their inactives with strategic elevations. Running back George Holani and Cam Akers, both from the practice squad, are active for added depth.
In contrast, the Rams face a more straightforward decision-making process, but Byron Young’s presence could be pivotal as he is listed as questionable despite his recent return to full practice participation.
Conclusion
The Importance of Depth
This NFC championship game will test the resilience and depth of both teams. While the Seahawks have faced a significant blow with their inactives, their strategic moves aim to mitigate the impact. Conversely, the Rams’ single questionable player could be the deciding factor on Sunday.
The outcome remains uncertain as both teams prepare for what promises to be an intense battle at Lumen Field. This is why we do what we do—push through challenges and fight until the final whistle.
