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Both Geno Smith and Abe Lucas were listed as full participants.
The Seahawks held a walk-through practice on Wednesday, just a couple of days removed from their upset win over the Eagles. While the list of players who are either technically out or limited is extensive, the good news is that the team’s most-important asset had no limitations. Both starting quarterback Geno Smith and right tackle Abe Lucas were listed as full participants.
Here are all the updates from Wednesday’s practice.
The latest chapter in the interminable Jamal Adams saga is that he’s dealing with a knee injury and had to sit out last week.
The latest chapter in the interminable Jamal Adams saga is that he’s dealing with a knee injury and had to sit out last week. Apparently he was not at Lumen Field for Monday night’s Seahawks game against the Eagles, and the team wasn’t sure where he was.
Speaking on 710 ESPN radio yesterday, head coach Pete Carroll said he thinks that Adams was at home, but seemed understanding that it was difficult for him not to play.
“I think he was home… It was hard on him. We talked about it, and how he was going to deal with it. And he didn’t need to be there… It’s been so difficult on him. He has not been able to get all the way where he’s got everything feeling right. So, we’ve been working with him all season, working the recovery vs. the preparation mode. It’s been hard. It’s a very, very difficult injury and he’s doing everything he can.”
Adams came into this season having missed as many regular season games due to injuries as he had played for the Seahawks since being traded from the Jets. He has missed five more in 2023.
On the field, Adams has had made some nice tackles for a loss, but he’s also missed nine tackles (15.8%) and allowed a 111.7 passer rating in coverage. For the season PFF has Adams graded out well as a pass rusher (85.5) but poorly in run defense (52.8), coverage (50.7) and just 54.9 overall.
Injuries and disappointing results have been business-as-usual for Adams since the start of the 2021 season, though. This year there’s a new wrinkle: Adams getting into public disputes with people who are non-opponents. He’s been fined $50,000 by the NFL for berating two separate unaffiliated neurotrauma consultants and he’s made a spectacle of himself on Twitter.
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Ranking the top 32 NFL QBs by CPOE going into Week 16
Love had two remarkable clutch interceptions in the fourth quarter, one saving a touchdown and the other clinching the game for the Seahawks.
The man of the hour is Drew Lock, who put together a 92-yard game-winning drive for the Seahawks in their upset victory over the Eagles on Monday night. However, all of Lock’s efforts would have been wasted if it wasn’t for a career-best performance from Seattle safety Julian Love.
Love had two remarkable clutch interceptions in the fourth quarter, one saving a touchdown and the other clinching the game for the Seahawks. For his efforts, Love has been named the NFC’s Defensive Player of the Week.
The power of 𝙇𝙊𝙑𝙀. @_jlove20 has been named NFC Defensive Player of the Week! #ProBowlVote pic.twitter.com/emm8hONh8W
— Seattle Seahawks (@Seahawks) December 20, 2023
It’s a well-deserved honor for Love, who’s flown under the radar as part of a talented but underperforming Seahawks defense this year. He now leads the team with four interceptions and has allowed an 82.2 passer rating in coverage. He’s also been relatively reliable as a tackler even as the rest of Seattle’s DBs have struggled in this deparment – Love has missed seven attempts this year (6.6%). He has also been a significant contributor on special teams.
Love has not made a Pro Bowl team yet in his career, but his case for this season is getting stronger every week. His rise has Seattle fans all the more eager to cut ties with embattled strong safety Jamal Adams, who was inactive on Monday night against the Eagles with a knee injury and was not present at the stadium.
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Ranking the top 32 QBs by CPOE going into Week 16
We’re looking at where the Philadelphia Eagles rank statistically heading into Week 16 matchup against the New York Giants
Philadelphia has advanced to the playoffs for the third straight season, but they’ll spend the next three weeks regaining their swagger after suffering three consecutive losses stunningly.
The Eagles were supposed to be entering the sweet spot of their schedule, and their next three games feature two opponents with a combined 8-20 record as Nick Sirianni’s club will meet the Giants twice, with the Arizona Cardinals sandwiched in between.
Jalen Hurts is among the league leaders in turnovers, the Philadelphia offense is madly inconsistent, and the defense has imploded down the stretch.
With preparation for a Christmas Day matchup against the Giants set to begin, we’re looking at where the Eagles rank statistically heading into Week 16.
We’re looking at studs and duds from the Philadelphia Eagles 20-17 loss to the Seattle Seahawks on Monday Night Football
The Eagles clinched a playoff berth on Sunday, but the team doesn’t look like a postseason favorite after dropping their third straight game to an NFC opponent.
On Monday night, Philadelphia allowed 17 second-half points, blew a late lead, and allowed Drew Lock to drive Seattle 92 yards for a game-winning touchdown pass to Jaxon Smith-Njigba with less than a minute remaining.
Jalen Hurts would eventually get picked off by Julian Love for a second time, and the Eagles are now 10-4 with just three games left on the schedule.
With preparation for the Giants set to begin, we’re looking at the studs and duds from Monday night.
We’re looking at the snap counts and playing time percentages from the Philadelphia Eagles 20-17 loss to the Seattle Seahawks in Week 15
The Eagles have clinched a playoff berth but are working to get back into the postseason after dropping their third straight game to an NFC opponent.
On Monday night, Philadelphia allowed 17 second-half points, blew a late lead, and allowed Drew Lock to drive Seattle 92 yards for a game-winning touchdown pass to Jaxon Smith-Njigba with less than a minute remaining.
Jalen Hurts would eventually get picked off by Julian Love for a second time, and the Eagles are now 10-4 with just three games left on the schedule.
With preparation for the Giants set to begin, we’re looking at Monday night’s snap count and playing time percentages.
We’re looking at takeaways and observations from the Philadelphia Eagles shocking 20-17 loss to the Seattle Seahawks on Monday Night Football
Drew Lock shined as the backup to injured quarterback Geno Smith, going 22 of 33 passing for 208 yards, one touchdown, and a 94.0 rating as the Seahawks upset the Eagles at Lumen Field in Seattle.
Philadelphia allowed 17 second-half points and a disappointing 92-yard drive, giving the Seahawks a 20-17 win to stay within striking distance in the NFC playoff race.
After a slow start, DK Metcalf had five catches for 48 yards, while Jaxon Smith-Njigba finished with four catches for 48 yards and the miraculous touchdown catch.
With the Birds in a free-fall after three straight losses, we’re looking at takeaways and observations from the stunning loss.
We’re looking at the instant analysis of the Philadelphia Eagles 20-17 loss to the Seattle Seahawks on Monday Night Football
The Eagles will need to do more than switch defensive play-callers after allowing 17 second-half points and a disappointing 92-yard drive, giving the Seahawks a 20-17 win over Philadelphia.
Drew Lock shined as the backup to injured quarterback Geno Smith, going 22 of 33 passing for 208 yards, one touchdown, and a 94.0 rating.
After a slow start, DK Metcalf had five catches for 48 yards, while Jaxon Smith-Njigba finished with four catches for 48 yards and the miraculous touchdown catch.
Philadelphia has now lost three games in a row, and we’re looking at an instant analysis of the shocking defeat.
We’re looking at takeaways from the first half as the Philadelphia Eagles hold a 10-3 lead over the Seattle Seahawks
The Eagles are still struggling to score touchdowns in the first half, but Matt Patricia’s revamped defensive unit did enough, as the road team jumped out to a 10-3 first-half lead.
Philadelphia quarterback Jalen Hurts started despite flu-like symptoms and finished the first half 9 of 15 passing, for 79 yards.
Hurts also had six carries for 29 yards and the lone touchdown of the game, his 13th on the season, tying his own Eagles single-season record for quarterbacks.
With the second half underway, here are takeaways and highlights from the first half.
All-Pro quarterback Jalen Hurts is active for Philadelphia Eagles vs. Seattle Seahawks
The Eagles released their list of inactives for Monday night, and quarterback Jalen Hurts is expected to start tonight’s game against the Seattle Seahawks.
Hurts was downgraded to questionable on Sunday with an illness, flying separately from the rest of the team for precautionary reasons and is now feeling well enough to play.
Tonight's inactives #PHIvsSEA pic.twitter.com/WR7KxO3fn7
— Philadelphia Eagles (@Eagles) December 18, 2023
The Eagles will be without three key starters for tonight’s contest, as linebacker Zach Cunningham, guard Cam Jurgens, and cornerback Darius Slay are three starters for the Eagles who are out tonight with their respective injuries.
Newly acquired All-Pro linebacker Shaquille Leonard will likely start and see an increase in defensive snaps with Cunningham inactive.
Sua Opeta or Tyler Steen will start at right guard for Jurgens.
