Can Seattle’s momentum in the pass rush continue?
The Seahawks, thanks mostly to an outstanding game from Jadeveon Clowney, were all up in Jimmy Garoppolo’s business in Week 10 against the 49ers. It was the first time all year the Seahawks generated a consistent pass rush, and it had a huge impact on the game.
Seattle will no doubt hope to replicate that level of success against Carson Wentz and the Eagles, but they may have to do it without Clowney.
The star edge rusher is listed as questionable for Sunday’s bout after getting off-campus treatment for a hip injury late last week.
The Eagles will be playing without starting right tackle Lane Johnson, meaning rookie Andre Dillard (from Washington State) will be making his first NFL start at right tackle, a position he has not played since he was 14 years old.
With or without Clowney, it will be crucial for the Seahawks to generate an effective rush against Wentz and the Eagles if they want to move to 9-2 on the season and stay perfect on the road.