Our Hawks took some brutal blows in Week 10 against the Las Vegas Raiders, especially on the offensive line, but Jarran Reed pulling a comeback after his toe injury? That’s the kind of fight we love to see in the Emerald City.
Abe Lucas Goes Down, O-Line Gets Gutted
It was a rough one for the trenches in Vegas. Our fifth-year right tackle, Abe Lucas, went down after QB Drew Lock got hit into Lucas’ lower half. You could see the pain immediately as trainers checked out his right leg, specifically his knee. He managed to get down the tunnel under his own power, but he was limping, and the team quickly ruled him doubtful to return. This happened with 10:24 left in the second quarter after Las Vegas’ Malcolm Koonce hit Lock into Lucas’ legs when Lock threw to Jaxon Smith-Njigba. Lucas is the second Seahawk on offense to be ruled doubtful in Vegas, with third-string running back George Holani also leaving early.
With Lucas officially out for the game, joining left tackle Charles Cross and left guard Quenton Nelson already sidelined, our offensive line is seriously depleted. Veteran Bobby Hart, a 10-year pro with 75 career starts, had to step in after being elevated from the practice squad for Week 10. Our guys are down three starters now, which is a massive blow.
Jarran Reed’s Incredible Comeback Fuels Defense
It wasn’t just the offense taking shots. On the defensive side, Jarran Reed suffered a toe injury and was also quickly ruled doubtful to return. This was after Leonard Williams was already out for Week 10 recovering from a stinger, and Brandon Pili had just returned to action. For a minute there, our defensive front looked like it was in serious trouble, deepening the hole up front.
But in true Seahawks fashion, Reed fought back! He actually returned to the game, giving us a much-needed boost when it looked like things were going from bad to worse. What a warrior! However, despite Reed’s grit, both Abe Lucas and George Holani (with a knee injury) remained out for the game.
It’s a tough pill to swallow, losing Abe Lucas and George Holani, especially with Charles Cross and Quenton Nelson already out. That offensive line is going to have to dig incredibly deep for the next one. But seeing Jarran Reed battle back from a doubtful status? That’s the spirit we need. Let’s get healthy, Hawks, and come out swinging!
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Originally reported by Field Gulls.
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