Final Game Injury Reports ...
Here are the final injury reports for both teams heading in to tomorrow's game ...
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Player | Position | Injury | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Game Status |
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Kam Chancellor | Strong Safety | Hip | DNP | FP | FP | Probable |
Percy Harvin | Wide Receiver | Hip | FP | FP | LP | Probable |
Jordan Hill | Defensive Tackle | Groin | --- | DNP | DNP | Doubtful |
Chris Maragos | Safety | Back | --- | --- | DNP | Questionable |
Luke Willson | Tight End | Ankle | FP | FP | FP | Probable |
K.J. Wright | Linebacker | Foot | DNP | DNP | DNP | OUT |
[tdo=7]Seahawks Injury Report …[/tdo]
Source:
http://www.seahawks.com/team/injuries.html
The injury status for the Seahawks is really positive heading in to this game, Percy Harvin being the most significant re-addition to the team. But the most surprising of all has to be Luke Willson, after suffering what looked very much like a broken ankle in the Rams game ... and was then termed a high ankle sprain. He's been a full participant in practice, and as Seattle has tended to run 2 TE sets about 25% of the time, that's very good news.
The addition of Chris Maragos to the injury report for the Hawks is a bit concerning, as outside of the starters that makes them fairly thin at the safety position. I would expect that DeShawn Shead would get some work in on Special Teams in this game and would be the one to answer the bell if needed.
For those New Orleans fans who don't know about him, DeShawn Shead is a big CB/S (6’2” 220 pounds) and because of that, some have called him Brandon Browner 2.0. He is a guy whom the Seahawks have hidden on the practice squad most of the year and that coaching staff is extremely high on. I fully expect him to get some playing time next year. Shead is a heck of an athlete, as he was a standout track star and displayed good speed (4.49 in the 40) and leaping ability (38” vertical) in his pro day at Portland State. Shead shows excellent quickness for a man his size, good physicality, excellent smarts, strength, and tackling ability.
Here he is making a play in the preseason. Eye popping play in many ways for a guy that size ...
http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-game-highlights/0ap2000000231438/Shead-picks-off-Osweiler
Here are some highlights from Shead's Pro Day at Portland State ...
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And some game film of him from Portland State (I know you've got to consider level of competition, but just check out his instincts, the speed at which he can break on the ball, and his overall physicality. Though he’s obviously inexperienced as far as the NFL is concerned, those traits translate obviously.)
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So, look for him to get the call if (God Forbid) something happens to Chancellor or Thomas. Let's move on to the Saints Injury status ...
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Player | Position | Injury | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Game Status |
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Terron Armstead | Offensive Tackle | Knee | FP | FP | FP | Probable |
Jahri Evans | Offensive Guard | Ankle | LP | FP | FP | Probable |
Akiem Hicks | Defensive End | Ankle | LP | LP | LP | Questionable |
Keenan Lewis | Cornerback | Head/Neck | FP | FP | FP | Probable |
Pierre Thomas | Running Back | Chest | DNP | LP | LP | Questionable |
[tdo=7]Saints Injury Report …[/tdo]
Source:
http://www.neworleanssaints.com/team/injury-report.html
As far as the Saints are concerned, the fact that Terron Armstead and Jahri Evans look like they're good to go means that the New Orleans line will be pretty much at full strength heading in to tomorrow. That's going to be huge for them, as they'll need to establish the run and to keep Drew Brees clean if they hope to have any chance to win this one. Pierre Thomas is looking like a possible scratch for this one ... and while that would appear to be good news for Seattle fans, it should be pointed out that the Saints rushed for 185 Yards (5.1 Yards/Carry) against the Eagles last week without him. Khiry Robinson (8 Carries, 45 yards, 5.6 Yards/Carry last week) would most likely see time along with Mark Ingram (18 Carries, 97 Yards, 5.4 Yards/Carry, 1 TD last week) and Darren Sproles (4 Carries, 29 Yards, 7.3 Yards/Carry last week).
While most are going to be focusing on Pierre Thomas's injury ... the one that should be of most interest to Seahawks fans will be the status of DE Akiem Hicks. Today on 950 KJR-am, Hugh Millen pointed out that Hicks was the one who really clogged things up for Marshawn Lynch and the running game back on December 2nd. If he can't go, Lynch might very well be seeing a lot more daylight off that right side of the Seahawks Offensive Line. Stay tuned. We'll see how it all shakes out closer to game time.