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Seahawks left tackle Duane Brown to undergo knee surgery Monday

Inactive Week 16 against the Arizona Cardinals, Seattle Seahawks left tackle Duane Brown will undergo knee surgery on Monday.

The Seattle Seahawks have been absolutely decimated by injuries over the last few weeks, mostly on the defensive side of the ball. However, that all changed on Sunday with the loss of two running backs and an offensive lineman – potentially for the remainder of the season.

Running backs Chris Carson and C.J. Prosise both left the Week 16 contest against the Cardinals and will likely not return this year. Carson suffered a hip injury and Prosise left the matchup after breaking his arm.

The final hit came after the game when coach Pete Carroll announced left tackle Duane Brown would undergo knee surgery on Monday. Brown was inactive for Seattle’s loss to Arizona.

“He needs to get his knee fixed,” Carroll said after the game. “He tried like crazy to get through it this week just couldn’t. He did everything during the week and couldn’t get it to quiet down. He just needs to get his knee cleaned up.”

Carroll did note that the procedure is not considered a major surgery and Brown does have a chance to return this season. However, Brown will likely be up against the clock to get back in time as Seattle continues its run at the playoffs.

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Saints vs. Titans inactive report: Derrick Henry out, Janoris Jenkins active

The New Orleans Saints will activate CB Janoris Jenkins for their Week 16 game with the Tennessee Titans, who are without RB Derrick Henry.

The New Orleans Saints and Tennessee Titans published their inactive reports ahead of Sunday’s game, and it features a few curve balls. While several players were expected to miss this game with injuries and were preemptively ruled out on Friday’s injury report — such as linebacker Kiko Alonso, strong safety Vonn Bell, and right guard Larry Warford for New Orleans, and Tennessee cornerback Adoree’ Jackson and slot receiver Adam Humphries — others were surprising picks to sit out Week 16.

Derrick Henry will not play for the Titans after suffering a hamstring injury, which limited his participation in practice throughout the week. That’s a huge loss considering how heavy a load he carries for the Titans running game, and the offense in general; he leads all Titans in yards gained from scrimmage (1,535) and total touchdowns scored (15). It’s going to be interesting to see how ex-backup quarterback Ryan Tannehill adjusts without having Henry to lean on.

For the Saints, this game could give fans their first look at recently-signed cornerback Janoris Jenkins. Jenkins was claimed on waivers from the New York Giants earlier this week. With number-two Saints cornerback Eli Apple playing poorly in recent weeks, there’s a chance Jenkins gets on the field at some point. If nothing else, he’ll be dressed and ready to go.

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From the Saints

  • LB Kiko Alonso
  • SS Vonn Bell
  • SS D.J. Swearinger
  • OL Larry Warford
  • OL Andrus Peat
  • OL Ethan Greenidge
  • DE Noah Spence

From the Titans

  • CB Adoree’ Jackson
  • WR Adam Humphries
  • RB Derrick Henry
  • DL Reggie Gilbert
  • DL Isaiah Mack
  • DL Jeffery Simmons
  • LB Daren Bates

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Report: Derrick Henry not expected to suit up vs. Saints

The New Orleans Saints will not have to face dangerous Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry, who is battling a hamstring injury.

The New Orleans Saints caught a big break ahead of Sunday’s game with the Tennessee Titans: star Titans running back Derrick Henry is not expected to suit up against New Orleans while dealing with a hamstring injury, per a report from ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Henry’s availability in practice was limited throughout the week; after Saturday’s walkthrough practice session, the Titans downgraded his game status to questionable. Now, it appears he won’t play at all.

It’s a huge blow for Tennessee, because Henry has essentially been their entire running attack for much of the 2019 season. He’s accounted for 271 of the Titans’ combined 380 rushing attempts, and 87.1% of their rushing attempts by running backs. Backup Dion Lewis (38 carries for 134 yards) and practice squad call-up Dalyn Dawkins (2 attempts for 2 yards) are the only other Titans running backs to have gotten on the field this season.

Henry’s absence will also be felt in the passing game. While he’s only recorded 18 catches on 24 targets this season, he ranks seventh on the team in receiving yards (206), at 11.4 yards per reception. His total 1,535 yards from scrimmage leads the team, and his 15 combined touchdown scores is more than double the next-best Titans skills position player (rookie wideout A.J. Brown, who has caught seven scoring passes).

Due to the results of Saturday’s games in the NFL triple-header (in which the Houston Texans won the AFC South by beating the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and the New England Patriots pushed the Buffalo Bills down to a wild card spot) today’s game has no impact on the Titans’ playoff standings. Tennessee needs the Pittsburgh Steelers to lose at least one of their next two games (either on Sunday against the New York Jets, or next week with the Baltimore Ravens) to get back into the playoff picture. The Titans do not control their own destiny anymore, and that could have factored into the decision to rest a player as important as Henry. If their season is functionally over, why risk serious injury for two essentially-meaningless regular season games?

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Defensive ends Jadeveon Clowney, Ziggy Ansah uncertain for Sunday

The Seattle Seahawks could be down a couple of defenders against the Cardinals if Jadeveon Clowney and Ziggy Ansah are unable to play.

The Seattle Seahawks could be down a couple of defensive ends Sunday against the Arizona Cardinals if Jadeveon Clowney and Ziggy Ansah are unable to return from injuries. Both players were inactive Week 15 against the Carolina Panthers.

Clowney has been battling a sports hernia (core) issue over the last few weeks of the season. Opting not to undergo surgery at this point, he’s been pushing through the pain. But last week, Clowney was also sidelined by the flu, unable to even travel with the team.

As for Ansah, he’s still been fighting a neck injury.

Coach Pete Caroll did say both defenders would get some practice in starting Wednesday, however.

“I can’t tell you, that I don’t know,” Carroll responded when asked if Clowney and Ansah would be ready to suit up Week 16. “We’ve got to get through the week and see what happens. They are both going to get work today and we’ll just see how we progress and see if it’s right for those guys to play.

“I’m hoping – we’d love to get get them both back, but I can’t tell you right now.”

Ansah and Clowney have a number of days to prove they are ready to roll before the final injury report of the week comes out on Friday.

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Saints inactive report for Monday Night Football vs. Colts

The New Orleans Saints and Indianapolis Colts posted their inactive reports for their Monday Night Football game with T.Y. Hilton gearing up

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The New Orleans Saints and Indianapolis Colts published their official inactive reports ahead of their Monday Night Football kickoff, with a few key players on both teams forced to sit this one out.

For New Orleans, they’ll be without several starters while they work to return from various injuries. Left guard Andrus Peat (arm), middle linebacker Kiko Alonso (thigh), and strong safety Vonn Bell (knee) were each preemptively ruled out on the Saints injury report.

On the other sideline, the only mainstay the Colts will be without is cornerback Kenny Moore; all-star wide receiver T.Y. Hilton is making his return from a calf injury that has held him out the last two weeks, though he still isn’t quite back to his old self. Starting cornerback Pierere Desir is also returning from an injury that has limited his availability.

Here is the full list of players who will be watching this game in sweatpants. NFL rules stipulate that only 46 of the 53 players on the active roster may suit up on game days, so teams have to be very strategic in deciding who doesn’t dress out.

From the Saints

  • OL Andrus Peat
  • LB Kiko Alonso
  • S Vonn Bell
  • CB Patrick Robinson
  • OL Ethan Greenidge
  • OL Michael Ola
  • DE Noah Spence

From the Colts

  • CB Kenny Moore
  • TBD

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Week 14 snap counts and playtime percentages: Seahawks at Rams

Complete Week 14 snap counts and playtime percentages from the Seattle Seahawks’ loss to the Los Angeles Rams in primetime.

The Seahawks suffered a tough divisional loss to the Los Angeles Rams Sunday night on the national stage to yield the NFC West lead back to the San Francisco 49ers. Seattle also realized its first road defeat of the year.

With a few players battling injuries – including defensive end Ziggy Ansah, who was inactive for the matchup – some adjustments had to be made.

“We made our efforts, we made – the things that we do to get us back in it, we had couple great picks and a great touchdown by (Quandre Diggs) and we blocked the field goal too,” coach Pete Carroll said postgame. “We did the kinds of things that we needed to do, but we needed a couple plays on the other side to go ahead take advantage of it, and we weren’t able to find it. So a difficult night. And you got to hand it to them. They played great.”

Here’s a look at the snap counts and playtime percentages for both the Seahawks and the Rams Week 14.

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Terron Armstead and Manti Te’o active for Saints vs. 49ers

The New Orleans Saints will start Terron Armstead at left tackle against the San Francisco 49ers, leaving him off of their inactive report.

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The New Orleans Saints will welcome all-star left tackle Terron Armstead back into the lineup during Sunday’s game with the San Francisco 49ers; this comes after he was left off of the Saints inactive report, signalling his return. Armstead had missed the last two games with a high-ankle sprain but is gutting through it to take his spot along the New Orleans offense line.

Four Saints players were ruled out for this kickoff on Friday’s final injury report, including two starting linebackers (Kiko Alonso and A.J. Klein) as well as the player who normally lines up next to Armstead at left guard (Andrus Peat). The Saints will also be without fullback Zach Line again as he continues to recover from a knee injury. Veteran linebacker Manti Te’o will play his first game in a year since being signed off the street on Tuesday.

Meanwhile, San Francisco is getting healthier. They’re adding leading rusher Matt Breida to a loaded running back corps after he missed time with an injury, while starting safety Jaquiski Tartt and backup defensive tackle Julian Taylor were preemptively ruled out. Top defensive tackle Arik Armstead caused a stir when he left a 49ers practice session earlier this week, but that absence was designated as a veteran’s rest day. Expect him to test the Saints’ Armstead and fill-in left guard Nick Easton early and often on Sunday.

Here is the full list of inactive players who will be watching this one from the sidelines:

From the Saints

  • OL Andrus Peat
  • FB Zach Line
  • LB Kiko Alonso
  • LB A.J. Klein
  • CB Patrick Robinson
  • OL Will Clapp
  • FS Saquan Hampton

From the 49ers

  • S Jaquiski Tartt
  • DT Julian Taylor
  • WR Dante Pettis
  • WR Marquise Goodwin
  • QB C.J. Beathard
  • TE Levine Toilolo
  • RB Jeff Wilson

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Seahawks vs. Vikings: Week 13 Monday night inactives

The following players are inactive for the Week 13, Monday night contest between the Seattle Seahawks and the Minnesota Vikings.

The Seattle Seahawks host the Minnesota Vikings Monday night in primetime at CenturyLink Field. Kick-off is set for 5:15 p.m. PT.

The following players are inactive for the Week 13 contest.

Seahawks inactives:

Vikings inactives:

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Don’t count Seahawks tight end Luke Willson out against the Vikings

Tight end Luke Willson hasn’t suited up for the Seattle Seahawks in several weeks, but he could be available against the Vikings Week 13.

A hamstring injury has sidelined tight end Luke Willson for a number of weeks, but that might be coming to an end shortly. The Seattle Seahawks and coach Pete Carroll will welcome the tight end depth.

The entire time Willson has been out of the competition, coach Carroll’s message has continued to be the same . . . always some form of “never count Willson out from returning.”

That is a testament to the toughness of Willson, which is something he showed during the Week 9 win against the Buccaneers when he played hurt.

Approaching Week 13 against the Vikings, Willson is going to do everything he can to get back on the field.

“He’s going to try to prove that he can play this week, so we’ll see how that goes,” Carroll said Wednesday. “Trainers are trying to hold him back from going too far too soon. That’s how Luke does it. Luke has been remarkable over the years. I wouldn’t count him out.”

There it is again. Don’t count Willson out.

Willson isn’t a big part of the offense in terms of targets, but what he does provide is a consistent blocking presence from the position. And, as coach Carroll makes apparent, toughness.

If it were up to him, Willson would’ve already returned from injury. Since it’s not, each week is a guessing game. As it seems, the return just might be coming on Monday against the Vikings.

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Saints starting Patrick Omameh at left tackle in relief of Terron Armstead

The New Orleans Saints went with veteran NFL guard Patrick Omameh to start at left tackle in relief of injured All-Pro Terron Armstead.

The New Orleans Saints had a tough decision to make at left tackle, with injured starter Terron Armstead inactive after suffering a high-ankle sprain a week ago. His top backup, left guard Andrus Peat, was also inactive after having his broken arm surgically repaired a few weeks ago (veteran backup Nick Easton will get his third start in Peat’s place). The Atlanta Falcons sacked Saints quarterback Drew Brees six times in their first meeting with Armstead and Peat both in the lineup, so the Saints obviously hope to turn in a better performance despite having to start multiple backups.

New Orleans had two options available between veteran guard Patrick Omameh and undrafted rookie Ethan Greenidge; facing that decision, the Saints went with the player who has the most NFL experience. Omameh has started full seasons in the NFL for several different teams at both left and right guard, but this game will be his first long-exposure look at left tackle.

Greenidge is active for the first time this year, and he figures to get on the field occasionally as a top reserve along with backup guard/center Will Clapp. Greenidge started 40-plus games in college at Villanova, largely at left tackle, so he does offer some experience in that role even if it’s been limited to the college game.

If worst comes to worst and the Falcons defensive front overruns all options (or, knock on wood, another injury strikes) the Saints can always call on all-star right tackle Ryan Ramczyk to flip back to his college position on the left side. But doing so would require someone else to step into Ramczyk’s spot, which would only introduce new problems and more instability across the board. It’s why the Saints gave Omameh the start and activated Greenidge. Here’s hoping the Saints can have this game well in hand soon enough that they don’t have to consider it.

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