Seattle Seahawks injury report – Game 7 vs. New Orleans
Ed Stein
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This week the Seattle Seahawks host New Orleans. Pacific Northwest Sports has you covered with all you need to know for Game 7.
Pacific Northwest Sports is here for Seattle Seahawks fans. We have all the facts and tidbits 12s need to know for Monday night’s game. This week the Seahawks host New Orleans at Lumen Field.
Details
Who: New Orleans Saints (3-2) at Seattle Seahawks (2-4).
Where: Lumen Field – Seattle, WA.
When: Monday, October 25, 2021, 5:15 PM PDT.
Weather: It’s going to rain, which isn’t much of a surprise. The big concern, aside from a wet ball, is wind gusts approaching 20 miles per hour. Expect temperatures to hover in the low 50s (weather.com).
TV: ESPN. Announcers: Steve Levy, Brian Griese, Louis Riddick, and Lisa Salters.
Alternate TV: ESPN2. Announcers: Peyton Manning and Eli Manning (a.k.a The Manning-cast).
Line: Seahawks +4. Over/Under: 42.5 (Oddshark).
Interesting Trends
Seattle is 1-4 in both their last five games overall and against the NFC. The Seahawks specialized in the under recently with a total going under in 4 of the previous 6 and 11 of 15.
Despite the injuries, New Orleans is playing well. They’ve won 3 of 5, 15 of 20 overall, and 15 of 18 on the road. Additionally, the Saints are 11-4-1 against the spread.
Seahawks Injury Report
Out (IR) – QB Russell Wilson (finger), RB Chris Carson (neck), LB Ben Burr-Kirven (knee), DE Marcus Webb (undisclosed). WR Dee Eskridge (concussion). Questionable – RB Alex Collins (groin), CB Sidney Jones IV (concussion), G Damien Lewis (shoulder), EDGE Darrell Taylor (neck), Probable – RB Rashaad Penny (calf).
Saints Injury Report
Out (IR) – CB Ken Crawley, K Will Lutz, LB Chase Hansen, DE Jalen Dalton, OT Ethan Greenidge, RB Tony Jones Jr. Out – DE Payton Turner, QB/WR Taysom Hill, WR Deonte Harris, RB Dwayne Washington. IR Designated for Return (status pending) – LB Kwon Alexander, TE Nick Vannett, DE Marcus Davenport, WR Tre’Quan Smith. Questionable – C Erik McCoy (calf), LT Terron Armstead (elbow).
Outlook
New Orleans’ offense is 28th overall in yards per game (295.2) but 9th in points scored (25.4). They make their drives count. Without receivers Michael Thomas and Deonte Harris, running back Alvin Kamara is their biggest offensive threat. Kamara can hurt defenses either rushing or catching passes out of the backfield, he has 481 yards from scrimmage in just five games this season.
These aren’t the Drew Brees Saints anymore. The future Hall-of-Famer called it quits after last season. His replacement Jameis Winston is nowhere near the same area code as his predecessor in terms of putting up numbers. Head coach Sean Peyton is very conservative with him, which is a big reason why Winston has 12 touchdowns against only 3 picks this year.
Seattle Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith didn’t have a good game last week in Pittsburgh. Russell Wilson’s replacement struggled to move his team down the field. He might catch a break this week.
New Orleans struggles as much as Seattle does getting to the quarterback. As someone who needs as much time as he can get in the pocket as Smith does, that’s a blessing. Receivers D.K. Metcalf and Tyler Locket should have a little extra time to get open. The same goes for tight ends Gerald Everett and Will Disley.
Also, running backs Alex Collins and Rashad Penny will play. They should be enough to keep the Saints’ defense off balance.
Matchups to watch
Seahawks WRs D.K. Metcalf and Tyler Lockett vs. New Orleans cornerbacks.
New Orleans RB Alvin Kamara vs. Seahawks MLB Bobby Wagner.
Seahawks EDGE Darrell Taylor, Benson Mayowa, Carlos Dunlap vs. New Orleans LT James Hurst.
New Orleans WR Marquez Callaway vs. Seahawks CB D.J. Reed.
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The Seattle Seahawks are back home against a team that’s missing several of their biggest playmakers. Smith should have an easier time in the pocket which means Seattle can score some points. Final prediction Seahawks 24 – New Orleans 17.