NFC wild-card round 3 things to watch: Seahawks at Eagles

The Seattle Seahawks are in the playoffs for the seventh time in eight years. Here are three keys for them to advance past the Eagles.

Can Seattle generate a pass rush?

The Eagles are perhaps the only team to deal with more significant injuries than the Seahawks this year, and they’ll go into Sunday’s battle without right tackle Lane Johnson – a big loss up front.

Seattle has Jadeveon Clowney, Ziggy Ansah, Rasheem Green and Quinton Jefferson all healthy for this one – a rarity this year – and should be able to actually inflict some pressure on Carson Wentz.

The health of tight end Zach Ertz is a big boost for Philadelphia, as it gives them someone to throw to in short-yardage situations and on quick plays, therefore mitigating the success of the rush.

However, if Seattle can find ways to bring Wentz down, it will go a long way toward securing a victory and advancement in the NFC playoff picture.

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