The Seattle Seahawks are back on top of the NFC West after beating the Arizona Cardinals Thursday night on the national stage. While the Seahawks have slowly been getting healthier, they did suffer a number of new injuries Week 11.
Pete Carroll provided a number of player updates following the win.
Tight end Greg Olsen (foot): “It’s a little early but he has a fascia tear injury that he’s had before in his other foot,” Carroll said Thursday night. “He knows exactly what it is. And sometimes when it ruptures like it did, we think, it’s the best thing for a quick recovery. So we’ll see what happens and wish him the best and hopefully, he can make it back.”
Carroll did have some new information during his Friday morning press conference, relaying that it could be a four-six week recovery for Olsen based on the type of injury he sustained.
Tackle Brandon Shell (ankle): Shell left the game in the fourth quarter after injuring his ankle. Carroll confirmed it is a sprain but he’s not yet certain of the extent of the injury.
Running back Bo Scarbrough (hamstring): Scarbrough was also injured Thursday night when he ended up in the splits after a tackle. He left the matchup to be evaluated in the medical tent and did not return. Carroll said on Friday there’s a chance he could be laid up for a bit.
Fortunately for the Seahawks, they have a sort of mini bye with their next game not scheduled until Nov. 30 against the Eagles for “Monday Night Football.” The extra days off are much-needed for a squad trying to get healthy for the push for the playoffs.
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