Tag: Monday Night Football

Pete Carroll confident Jadeveon Clowney, Jarran Reed will play Monday

Seattle Seahawks coach Pete Carroll is confident that Jadeveon Clowney, Jarran Reed and Al Woods will all suit up on Monday night.

The Seattle Seahawks listed five players as questionable ahead of their Monday night matchup with the Minnesota Vikings, but coach Pete Carroll is optimistic many – if not all – of them will play.

Jadeveon Clowney, Jarran Reed, Mychal Kendricks, Al Woods and Luke Willson – all starters or important contributors – were listed as questionable ahead of Saturday afternoon’s practice.

Clowney is the most notable, having sat out last week against the Eagles with a core injury that will not require surgery, but will force him to play through pain for the rest of the year.

“We practiced him very lightly today but he did well yesterday,” Carroll said on Saturday. “He should be ready to go.”

Clowney is expected to be joined on the defensive line by both Reed and Woods. Reed suffered an ankle injury against the Eagles, but after being limited at practice this week he is expected to be recovered in time to play against Minnesota.

Woods is also dealing with an ankle injury, although it sounds like his situation is more veteran rest than anything else.

“He had a sore foot, we just made sure to give him some rest on it,” Carroll said. “He practiced today and looked fine. This is the time of the year where those guys, they ain’t gonna be perfect but they all feel like they can play.”

While Carroll was optimistic about his three defensive linemen, he was less confident about Kendricks and Willson – who are both dealing with hamstring injuries.

“He had a little tightness in his hammy yesterday so we thought we’d rest him today and get him a couple days here to cool him down,” Carroll said about Kendricks. “He takes a lot of reps in practices and so we thought it would be best to just rest him. We’ll see what happens. We’ll need to check him on game day though.”

Kendricks is the team’s SAM linebacker and has played a lot this year with the team sticking primarily in their base 4-3 defense. If he is unable to go, expect to see a lot of Cody Barton, and potentially more of either Akeem King or Ugo Amadi in the nickel role.

Willson missed last Sunday’s game against Philadelphia with a hamstring injury, but Carroll has continued to be pleased with how rapidly he has worked to recover and get back on the field.

“He made really good progress, he was flying up and down the field,” Carroll said. “We just gotta be careful, we just don’t want it to linger. We’ll wait to make a decision on this one.”

Willson is a big part of Seattle’s offense, but the recent play of Jacob Hollister and the promotion of Tyrone Swoopes from the practice squad allows the team to give Willson some extra recovery time, if needed.

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Seahawks vs. Vikings: Week 13 Monday night injury report

Who’s in and who’s out for the Week 13, Monday-night contest between the Seattle Seahawks and the Minnesota Vikings at CenturyLink Field.

The Seattle Seahawks are set to square off against the Minnesota Vikings in primetime Monday night at CenturyLink Field.

Below are the injury reports for both Seattle and Minnesota, which will be updated to include practice participation statuses following the teams’ walkthroughs.

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On 31st birthday, Russell Wilson says he wants to play until he’s 45

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson reiterated on his 31st birthday that he hopes to play in the NFL until he is 45.

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson, celebrating his 31st birthday on Friday, reiterated to media members that he hopes to continue playing football until age 45.

“That’s just what I feel like I can do,” Wilson said. “It’s my eighth season I feel like I’m just getting started. I feel like I haven’t done anything yet. That’s a good feeling. I’m fortunate to be able to play every game and be out there every play. I just feel really young and more vibrant than ever. Arm feels great, mind feels better, heart feels even better than that. Got a great organization, great people around me. I’ve just invested in my body, my mind, making sure my mind is ready to go every week, every season and in the offseason.”

Wilson may not feel like he has done anything yet, but five Pro Bowl appearances and a Super Bowl ring is certainly not nothing. He’s also on an MVP pace so far this season, and is all but a lock to make his sixth Pro Bowl appearance as well.

Wilson takes inspiration from a handful of athletes, from a variety of sports, for his longevity goals.

“My favorite athlete is [former Yankees shortstop] Derek Jeter, I just remember when he retired playing 20 years for the New York Yankees and tipping his hat,” Wilson continued. “I think that 20 years is kind of in my head. I got a long ways to go. Eight years in and I feel better than ever. And then obviously seeing Tom [Brady] do it, I’ve gotten to know Tom over the past several years, just talking to him and seeing where he’s at. I think for me it’s realistic and I feel great.”

Wilson has had a profound impact on the game of football, as a mobile quarterback who has bucked the trend by being injury-free and not seeing his performance decline as he aged.

If he is able to play into his 40’s, he will not only be a surefire Hall of Famer, he’ll have cemented his legacy as a trendsetter for dual-threat quarterbacks.

For now, Wilson will hope to celebrate his birthday weekend with a win over Minnesota on Monday night, which would bring the Seahawks to 10-2 on the season.

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Seahawks will wear Action Green jerseys and navy blue pants Monday

The Seattle Seahawks will wear their Action Green jerseys with navy blue pants against the Minnesota Vikings on Monday Night Football.

The Seattle Seahawks will wear their Action Green uniforms for the second time this season when they square off Week 13 against the Minnesota Vikings on “Monday Night Football.”

However, the team announced they will be wearing their navy blue pants with their jerseys as opposed to the typical matching Action Green bottoms.

Seattle enters one of the most crucial games of its season, as the Vikings are also fighting for a division title and have won six of their last seven games. All but one of the Seahawks’ nine wins so far this year have been by one possession, so they must claim victory if they hope to steal the NFC West title from the 49ers, who face the  Ravens on Sunday.

The Seahawks are 4-0 when wearing their Action Green uniforms and look to keep the undefeated streak alive on Monday night.

Here’s everything you need to know to catch the Week 13 action between Seattle and Minnesota in primetime.

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How to watch, stream and listen to Seahawks vs. Vikings on Monday

Here’s everything you need to know to catch the Week 13, Monday night action between the Seattle Seahawks and Minnesota Vikings.

The Seahawks return to primetime Monday night when they host the Minnesota Vikings at CenturyLink Field. Seattle is 18-2 in prime-time games at home since 2010 and 28-5-1 overall on the national stage.

“A really good match up and a big opportunity for us to go Monday night,” coach Pete Carroll said Wednesday. “We really like this team that we’re playing. They do so many things well. They’re well-rounded. They’re strong up front. They have experienced players everywhere. We recognize a bunch of these guys. We’ve played them for a number of years.”

Carroll spoke highly of the Seahawks opposing quarterback, Minnesota signal-caller Kirk Cousins, who is off to an impressive season.

“I think that the highlight probably is that Kirk Cousins is playing the best he’s ever played,” Carroll noted. “His numbers are great. Seventy percent completion. Really great ratings up at almost 115, all that kind of stuff. Mix in with their running game and the defense that they play and the quarterback play, they’re as hard as you can get to play against. It’s a good challenge for us. We need it. This will be a great one if we can get through it. Here we go again.”

Here’s everything you need to know to catch the Week 13 action.

WHEN: Monday, Dec. 2 at 5:15 p.m. PT

WHERE: CenturyLink Field

TV: ESPN

RADIO: 710 ESPN Seattle and 97.3 KIRO FM, Westwood One has the national broadcast

STREAM: fuboTV (try it now for free)

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Shaquill Griffin waiting for brother Shaquem’s 1st NFL sack

Seattle Seahawks cornerback Shaquill Griffin is excited to watch his twin brother Shaquem get chances to prove himself in the NFL.

Seattle Seahawks linebacker Shaquem Griffin has seen an increase in playing time since Week 10. He was on the field for 33% of the team’s snaps in their 17-9 victory over the Philadelphia Eagles and recorded a tackle and two quarterback hits.

Griffin’s twin brother and fellow Seahawks defender, Shaquill, is thrilled to see him receive opportunities to prove himself in the NFL.

“It’s been crazy just to see him out there,” Shaquill told 710 ESPN Seattle on Tuesday. “It’s a feeling that we’ve been looking forward to for a long time and it’s awesome to see the organization give him a chance and let him do what does, and that’s just play fast. And then when he lines up on the same side as me, it’s a great feeling. I remember my mom texted me after the game, was just like it just gave her chills to see us on the same side again. It’s just awesome to see him actually make the plays that he’s been making.”

Shaquill believes Shaquem is on the cusp of notching the first sack of his NFL career and can’t wait to see the play in person.

“We still got some games left, it could possibly still happen,” Shaquill said. “I just know every time he makes a play, it makes me want to make a play, so that’s that little rivalry we’ve always had. It’s cool to have that little friendly competition on the field. It’s good to have that back.”

Shaquem will have another opportunity to make plays and perhaps get his first sack against the Minnesota Vikings this week during “Monday Night Football.”

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Seahawks have a plan at fullback if Nick Bellore is out

The Seattle Seahawks have a backup plan if fullback Nick Bellore is unable to suit up on Monday, but Pete Carroll won’t say what it is.

Seattle Seahawks fullback Nick Bellore exited Sunday’s game against the Philadelphia Eagles with a quad injury, and it looks like the veteran might be out for Monday night’s game against the Minnesota Vikings.

“Nick’s not able to practice right now,” coach Pete Carroll confirmed on Wednesday. “He’s got a pretty good quad injury. We’re gonna wait a little bit on him.”

Bellore does most of his work on the special teams for Seattle, having only been targeted once on the season, which went for a 20-yard gain.

However, Bellore is Seattle’s only fullback, and if he is unable to play in Week 13 the team will either have to play without a fullback, or find someone else who can play the position.

Carroll indicated on Wednesday that, if Bellore is out, they do have a backup plan at fullback. However, he didn’t want to divulge any secrets as to what that plan might be.

“You’re gonna have to wait and see on that one,” Carroll said. “Why would we tell them now?”

Seattle could certainly opt to use one of their tight ends, potentially Luke Willson if he’s healthy, at that spot. Additionally, while none of their running backs have the prototypical build and skill set to play in that role, Carroll could certainly get creative and utilize someone like Travis Homer if need be.

Lastly, the team doesn’t use fullbacks on too many offensive sets as it is, so they could opt to just go without if Bellore has to sit out.

Regardless of what the team opts to do, it’s clear Carroll won’t make that information available before the game, as a way to maintain his competitive advantage.

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David Moore will continue to return punts for Seahawks

The Seattle Seahawks replaced Tyler Lockett with David Moore as a punt returner on Sunday, and he may continue in that role going forward.

Seattle Seahawks receiver Tyler Lockett was able to suit up and play on Sunday against the Philadelphia Eagles, but the scary leg injury he suffered late in Week 10 against the San Francisco 49ers was clearly still impacting him.

Lockett only hauled in one reception, on two targets, and he was not utilized in his usual role as the team’s kick and punt returner – a role he was named an All-Pro for back in 2016.

David Moore served as the team’s punt returner in Lockett’s place, and looked very solid. He had an opportunity to return three punts and gained 20 total yards for a 6.7 average yards per return.

The heavy wind made kicking, and catching, extremely difficult all game long, making Moore’s performance all the more impressive.

“It was a very difficult game to catch punts, he made it look easy,” coach Pete Carroll said on 710 ESPN’s Pete Carroll show. “Obviously, he’s a natural back there. He did a really good job. We’ve always known that, he’s just been behind Tyler (Lockett). It really helps us out. Tyler didn’t get to practice this stuff all week long the way he normally does, and so David did and he came through in great fashion. He made it look like he was right at home there.”

Moore didn’t return any punts last year, but he did serve as a return man while in college at East Central Oklahoma.

Lockett’s leg injury is expected to be fully healed by Seattle’s next game, Monday night against Minnesota, but Carroll indicated Moore may get additional opportunities as a returner this season.

“He will be part of it for sure, as we move forward,” Carroll continued. “We’ll pick and choose how we do it.”

The Seahawks finally return home after a long Thanksgiving week, where they will host the Vikings on Monday night at 5:15 p.m. PT.

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Irish in the NFL: Boykin Shines Again in LA Coliseum

Boykin caught 77 passes and 11 touchdowns at Notre Dame but I’ll always remember this block before anything else he did in blue and gold.

With the Baltimore Ravens playing on and owning Monday Night Football this week it meant for a chance for the nation to get a closeup of MVP-frontrunner, Lamar Jackson.  Before we get to the Notre Dame connection to this game let me just say that his meteoric rise to super-stardom makes me incredibly happy to be wrong about what he might be able to do in the NFL.

He’s not only the most exciting player going this season but he’s also got to be the favorite to win the MVP award after doing what he did to the Patriots a couple weeks ago on Sunday Night Football and again for his five touchdown passes and complete domination of the Rams on Monday Night Football.

Now to the Notre Dame side of this game:

Miles Boykin must have a thing for the Los Angeles Coliseum.  In last year’s regular season finale you may remember what he did to spring Tony Jones, Jr. to the end zone to clinch a 12-0 regular season.

Boykin caught 77 passes and 11 touchdowns at Notre Dame but I’ll always remember this block before anything else he did in blue and gold.

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Well, Boykin was at it again Monday night as the Ravens embarrassed the reigning NFC Champs on their home field, 45-6.

It may have been out of hand at this point but its remarkable to me how Boykin’s highlight catch tonight occurs in almost the exact same spot as his block, nearly exactly a year to the day, that sent the Fighting Irish to their first College Football Playoff appearance. (Shoutout to Austin Hough of The Goshen News for pointing that out to me on Twitter).

I also wouldn’t be doing my proper work if I didn’t send mad-praise the way of Ronnie Stanley who has been an absolute monster for the Ravens and is a huge reason their downright nasty rushing attack works as well as it does.

The Ravens now sit at 9-2 on the season and atop the AFC North standings.  Along with Boykin and Stanley, former Notre Dame corner back Bennett Jackson, Jr. is also currently on the Ravens roster.

Hernia issue not expected to keep Jadeveon Clowney out in Week 13

Seattle Seahawks coach Pete Carroll doesn’t expect Jadeveon Clowney, who is being treated for a sports hernia, to miss Monday night’s game.

The Seattle Seahawks managed another excellent defensive performance on Sunday, despite being without star defensive end Jadeveon Clowney.

Clowney missed the contest with what was listed as a hip injury. However, he visited with doctor William Meyers before the game, who typically treats sports hernia injuries, including performing surgery recently on both Doug Baldwin and Jarran Reed.

Coach Pete Carroll confirmed that, while Clowney was treated for a sports hernia, he did not have surgery (which typically comes with a six week recovery time) and that he is hoping to play on Monday.

“That’s what he was treated for,” Carroll said. “We’ll see how the treatment took hold. He feels pretty good today. I haven’t talked to him directly but he’s passed along that he’s looking forward to playing this week.”

Clowney was named the NFC defensive player of the week after his dominant performance against San Francisco in Week 10, but Seattle’s defensive line stepped up in his absence on Sunday against the Eagles, forcing three fumbles and recording three sacks.

If the rest of the unit can play that well with Clowney, this team should wreak havoc on Kirk Cousins and the Vikings on Monday Night Football, which is set to kick off at 5:15 p.m. on December 2nd.

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