The defending Super Bowl champion Seattle Seahawks are on a super short week, gearing up to host the Denver Broncos on Thursday Night Football, and after a tough 32-29 loss to the 49ers yesterday, the latest practice report has us holding our breath for Jaxon Smith-Njigba. This team just played, and now they’ve got to turn right around and get ready for a prime-time matchup. Talk about a grind!
The Short Week Grind and JSN’s Ankle
Coming off a nail-biter against the Niners that ended in a heartbreaker, the team is already back at it, with an estimated practice report dropping today. It’s basically a walk-through because, let’s be real, these guys just put their bodies on the line. The good news is they get a mini-Bye after Thursday, but right now, it’s all about patching up and getting ready. And the biggest worry for the 12s? Our star wideout, Jaxon Smith-Njigba, was estimated as a limited participant due to an ankle injury. “Limited” means he’s not getting 100 percent of his normal reps, which is a concern for an offense that needs all its firepower. We saw what happened yesterday, that three-point difference could have gone either way, and having Jaxon at full strength is absolutely critical. The team’s estimated practice report also included limited participation for a defensive tackle with an ankle injury and a guard with a shoulder issue, alongside other limited players, and a couple of linebackers did not participate at all, one with a calf issue and another with an ankle injury. But it’s JSN’s status that looms largest for us in the Emerald City.
Broncos Dealing With Their Own Woes
The Broncos are heading into this Thursday Night Football clash with some injury questions of their own, though it sounds like they might be getting a boost. Riley Moss, a cornerback who’s been dealing with a rib injury, was estimated as a limited participant today, which means he could be trending towards playing. That’s a good sign for them. However, they’ve got some definite concerns: safety Talanoa Hufanga’s ankle injury kept him from participating at all, and cornerback Pat Surtain II also did not participate due to an ankle issue. Defensive end Sai’vion Jones was limited with a shoulder injury. On the brighter side for Denver, safety Brandon Jones (foot) and guard Ben Powers (biceps) were both full participants.
This Thursday Night Football game at Lumen Field is going to be HUGE. The defending Super Bowl champions need to bounce back, plain and simple. We need Jaxon healthy, and we need the 12s to bring the noise and remind everyone why this is the hardest place to play in the league. See you Thursday, Seattle!
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Originally reported by Mile High Report.
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