Key Highlights
- The Seattle Seahawks ruled out two key players for their game against the Tennessee Titans.
- Four Seahawks players are listed as questionable, with some showing progress in practice.
- The Tennessee Titans also have three injured starters and one player dealing with a personal matter.
- Both teams will face challenges on both sides of the ball due to injuries.
Seahawks’ Injuries Heading into Week 12
The Seattle Seahawks are set to face significant challenges as they prepare for their Week 12 game against the Tennessee Titans. The team has ruled out two key players, receiver Tory Horton and linebacker Tyrice Knight, both of whom have been injured for multiple games.
Questionable Players
The Seahawks also have four players listed as questionable, including left guard Grey Zabel, who left last week’s game with a knee injury. Coach Mike Macdonald expressed optimism about Zabel’s readiness, stating that the rookie guard is close to playing despite missing practice time.
Other questionable players include linebacker Ernest Jones IV, running back Kenneth Walker III, and fullback Robbie Ouzts, who is dealing with a personal matter rather than an injury. Macdonald noted that Walker should be fine after some precautionary rest, while Jones IV is working through his knee injury from a couple of weeks ago.
Tennessee Titans’ Injuries
The Tennessee Titans will also face their own set of injuries as they prepare for the game against the Seahawks. The team has ruled out three key players, including safety Xavier Woods and receiver Elic Ayomanor, both dealing with hamstring issues. Additionally, two other starters are questionable: defensive back Darrell Baker Jr. and guard Kevin Zeitler.
Titans’ Practice Report
The Titans have had some encouraging updates on injured players from practice this week. Pro-Bowl defensive lineman Jeffery Simmons improved to limited participation after not practicing a day earlier, while cornerback Darrell Baker (knee) and guard Kevin Zeitler (back) were also limited.
Three Titans players are listed as full participants: offensive tackle Corey Levin with a neck injury, running back Kalel Mullings with an ankle injury, and tight end Chigoziem Okonkwo with a foot issue. The team is optimistic about these players’ readiness for the game.
Pre-Game Analysis
The matchup between the Seahawks and Titans will be closely watched due to both teams’ injury statuses. Coach Mike Macdonald highlighted Zabel’s progress as a positive sign, noting that the rookie guard has avoided serious injury despite his absence from practice this week.
“This guy’s a tough cookie, man,” Macdonald said. “It’s awesome to have him back out there. It’s a process, he’s going to work all the way up to gametime, but he’s confident, and it’s great to have him out there.” If Zabel doesn’t play this week, second-year guard Christian Haynes would step in.
Macdonald also expressed confidence in Jones IV, despite his questionable status. “His knee, really from a couple weeks ago, just working through it,” the coach said. “He hasn’t reinjured anything or anything, he’s just working through his knee.” Asked about Jones’ likelihood of playing, Macdonald simply responded, “questionable.”
The Titans will also need to navigate their injury situation, with several key players dealing with various issues.
Coach Mike Vrabel is expected to make strategic decisions based on the health and readiness of his team.
Overall, both teams are in for a challenging game as they face significant roster limitations due to injuries. The outcome will depend heavily on how these teams manage their remaining healthy players and any last-minute changes due to injury updates before kickoff.
