THREE Seahawks Rule Out For Thursday Night And The League Is Still Talking About It

Three key Seahawks are officially OUT for our Thursday night showdown against the Denver Broncos, and it hits hard as our defending Super Bowl champions kick off Week 6. This primetime battle is huge, and we’re already navigating some serious injury waters.

Our Guys On The Sideline

We’re going into this Thursday night fight with some big names missing from the lineup. Running back Zach Charbonnet is sidelined with a knee injury. That’s a blow to our ground game. On the defensive side, we’ll be without linebacker Chazz Surratt due to a calf issue and linebacker Drake Thomas, who’s nursing an ankle. Losing two linebackers like that definitely puts pressure on the rest of the unit to step up against the Broncos. We’ve seen how brutal this season has been for injuries across the league, especially with quarterbacks getting hit hard, and now it’s unfortunately hitting our champs too.

Denver’s Got Their Own Problems Too

It’s not just us dealing with the injury bug. The Broncos have their own list of missing starters for this game. Safety Talanoa Hufanga is out with an ankle injury, and star cornerback Patrick Surtain II is also ruled out with an ankle problem. Plus, cornerback Riley Moss is questionable with a rib injury. So, while we’re missing some crucial pieces, Denver’s secondary is looking pretty banged up themselves. Across the league, we’re hearing about other big names like Ravens QB Lamar Jackson, former No. 1 overall pick Caleb Williams, and Falcons QB Michael Penix Jr. potentially making returns from their injuries, and Eagles running back Saquon Barkley could be back to help a “stale” Philly offense. It just goes to show you, staying healthy is the name of the game right now.

This Thursday night game is going to be a real test of depth for both sides. It’s a primetime matchup, and the Emerald City faithful will be watching every snap to see how our defending champs adjust. Get ready for kickoff, Seattle!

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Originally reported by CBS Sports.