Seattle Seahawks broad receiver DK Metcalf has been a remarkably sturdy participant all through his six seasons within the NFL, however it seems like he’s going to be unavailable for this Sunday’s recreation towards the Buffalo Payments.
Metcalf, who was carted off with what was later recognized as an MCL sprain, has been listed as uncertain after not training this week. Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald advised media on Friday that he didn’t rule out Metcalf taking part in, however a uncertain designation traditionally means not taking part in.
If Metcalf misses this recreation as anticipated, then it’ll solely be the second missed common or postseason recreation of his total profession. Final season, Metcalf missed Seattle’s 20-10 win over the Arizona Cardinals with a hip harm. Geno Smith was 18/24 for 219 yards, 2 touchdowns, and 1 interception, however solely 6/9 for 70 yards and an interception within the 2nd half, with solely 3 catches for 19 yards for Seattle’s receivers throughout that stretch.
With Metcalf out, there can be elevated utilization (in principle) for Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Tyler Lockett, and Jake Bobo throughout the broad receiver group. Laviska Shenault Jr may be an choice however he has fairly actually not caught a go past the road of scrimmage this 12 months.
To provide you an concept of Metcalf’s worth to the workforce—sure, even by way of our frustrations together with his drops and fumbles and penalties this 12 months and usually in years previous—DK has an NFL-leading 11 receptions of 20+ yards (through Stathead). The remainder of the Seahawks have 8. This can be a one-man receiving group so far as persistently hitting large performs within the passing recreation.
So far as excellent news, Riq Woolen is again from his ankle harm and carries no harm designation. Tre Brown additionally seems like he’s in good condition to return after his personal ankle harm, whereas Nehemiah Pritchett is a little more of a query mark. Abe Lucas is out, however not less than he’s training. George Fant is questionable with a knee harm, however Macdonald confirmed that Mike Jerrell will begin at proper sort out, so don’t count on Lucas or Fant to return from the harm listing this week.
Nostril sort out Cameron Younger is uncertain and reserve defensive finish Mike Morris is questionable, in any other case the Seahawks are in fairly good condition by way of obtainable gamers this Sunday.
Right here’s the total week’s price of harm reporting:
