Dante Fowler Jr. vs. Duane Brown
Brown is banged up coming into this game, recovering from injuries to his knee and biceps. It’s unclear if he’ll be able to play, but if he does, it’ll make a big difference for the Seahawks. He’s only allowed one sack this season and has been consistent all year at left tackle.
Fowler has quietly had a very good season, ranking fourth among edge rushers in pass-rush win rate, which is a metric ESPN uses. He’s benefitting from all the attention that’s being paid to Aaron Donald, winning his one-on-one matchups more often than he did a year ago. He’s a key player in this game, and his role will be even more important if Brown can’t play.