Our Seahawks just stomped the Arizona Cardinals with a monster 31-7 win, keeping that ridiculous 10-game win streak against them alive and well! But for a minute there on Sunday, everyone in the Emerald City was holding their breath tighter than a fourth-down goal line stand. Our electrifying first-round rookie, Jadarian Price, had to leave the game with a chest injury, and the worry was real. Thankfully, after the game, Head Coach Mike Macdonald came through with the news we were all desperate to hear: Price’s X-rays came back negative. Talk about a collective sigh of relief for the 12s!
Price Is OK, But the Backfield Battle Is Heating Up
Watching Price get taken out in the fourth quarter had us all on edge. This kid has been an absolute sparkplug, combining with Emmanuel Wilson to ignite our offense for the better part of the day. Before he went out, Price was doing work, tallying 52 yards on 13 carries against the Cardinals, including a straight-up filthy 25-yard burst in the third quarter that had us all screaming at our screens. Sure, he had his first career fumble, which the Cards recovered but thankfully couldn’t convert into points, but that’s rookie stuff. The big news? Coach Macdonald confirming those X-rays were negative is HUGE. He kept it tight-lipped on the exact severity of the injury, but knowing it’s not a major break or anything serious is a massive win itself. We dodged a bullet there, Seattle.
Who’s Stepping Up When Depth Gets Dicey?
Now, here’s where things get interesting and a little nervy. If Price ends up missing any time, our active roster at running back suddenly looks super thin. We’d be down to just George Holani and Emmanuel Wilson carrying the rock. Remember Zach Charbonnet? He’s still on the mend from that torn ACL from last season’s playoff run, so he’s not an option right now. That means we could be seeing Velus Jones Jr. or Jacardia Wright get the call-up from the practice squad quicker than you can say “touchdown, Seahawks!” But listen, Emmanuel Wilson absolutely went OFF to close out that game, posting a fantastic 92 yards on 21 carries. His stellar performance might just give the coaching staff the confidence they need to be extra cautious with Price’s recovery, which is smart. No need to rush our future superstar back when Wilson is carving up defenses like that.
This 31-7 beatdown of the Cardinals was awesome, extending our dominance over them, and the X-ray news about Price is just what the doctor ordered to keep the good vibes flowing. Next Sunday, the Hawks are back at Lumen Field, ready to square off against the 0-2 Washington Commanders. It’s a prime opportunity to keep this early-season momentum soaring, and you can bet your last dollar we’ll all be watching to see how our running back committee tackles this challenge. Go Hawks!
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Originally reported by Field Gulls.
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