It looks like the Seattle Seahawks’ season may not be over just yet. A major struggle for them this year has been their chaotic offensive line, especially on the right side.
Seahawks fans, brace yourselves. The right guard spot remains a weak link, with Anthony Bradford continuing to start each week despite being a league leader in penalties and sacks allowed for his position. Keeping him in without serious attempts to find a better option feels like poor decision-making, if not outright negligence.
Right tackle has also been a revolving door all season. The Seahawks have tried multiple players there due to Abraham Lucas’s absence. Following offseason knee surgery, Lucas was initially expected back by training camp, then preseason, but he has yet to make his return.
Seattle Seahawks initial injury report for Week 11 versus the San Francisco 49ers
Good news! Lucas has been activated from injured reserve and is eligible to play as soon as Week 11. Will he? The team is optimistic. Although he’s been practicing for several weeks, he wasn’t eligible to play while on IR.
Another key player who’s missed the last few games is wide receiver DK Metcalf, who sustained a Grade 1 MCL sprain in Week 7, causing him to sit out against the Buffalo Bills and Los Angeles Rams. While his absence may not have changed the outcome against the Bills, he might have made a difference against the Rams.
Metcalf is expected to return for the Week 11 game against the 49ers, meaning Seattle will be nearly at full strength. This game is a critical moment for the 2024 season, as a loss would drop Seattle to 0-3 in the NFC West with the division-leading Arizona Cardinals up next.
However, a win could turn the season around. Perhaps head coach Mike Macdonald has found a way to improve the team’s performance, especially after a rough stretch in the first half. At least for now, the Week 11 injury report gives fans a reason to believe.
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