The Arizona Cardinals are rolling into Lumen Field this Sunday for their Week 9 showdown with our Seahawks, and their running back room is already looking thin. Key second-string back Bam Knight, who just suffered a concussion in their win against the Dallas Cowboys last week, has officially been ruled out. This is a big deal for their ground game.
Knight on the Sideline: Concussion Protocol Takes Precedent
Knight’s status has been up in the air all week, but the final injury report confirms he won’t be suiting up. He didn’t practice at all this week as he navigated the league’s concussion protocol. That means he’s gotta be completely symptom-free before even thinking about a workout, and then stay symptom-free through each step of the ramping-up process. It’s a week-to-week, day-to-day situation, totally dependent on how fast he can clear those crucial steps and get back to a full practice. No rushing it when it comes to head injuries, right?
Injuries Piling Up in the Backfield
This isn’t the only hit the Cardinals’ running backs have taken. They already placed Jeremiyah Love on injured reserve this week after he picked up a high ankle sprain in Week 8. That’s two significant backs out of the picture. With Knight and Love sidelined, the offensive load is falling even heavier on Tyler Allgeier. Against our Hawks, Evan Hull will step up as Allgeier’s backup, and they’ve elevated Jerome Ford from the practice squad to be their third running back.
What This Means for Sunday at Lumen
This is a massive opportunity for Mike Macdonald’s defense to absolutely dominate the line of scrimmage at home. With a depleted Cardinals backfield, you can bet our guys will be looking to stuff the run and put pressure on their quarterback. We need to make Lumen Field a nightmare for them. Kickoff is 4:25 p.m. ET, and the 12s need to bring that famous noise. Let’s show them what Seattle football is all about!
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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