The biggest game of the young 2026 season for our Seahawks just got a massive shot in the arm. Defensive lineman Leonard Williams, the absolute anchor of our front, has no game designation for Week 5, meaning he’s good to go against those rival San Francisco 49ers. This is huge for the Emerald City defense, especially trying to slow down an undefeated 49ers offense.
Big Lou is a Go, and Our D Gets a Boost
Williams was battling an ankle injury he picked up last week, and honestly, this “no designation” news is a bit of a surprise. He was limited in practice on Wednesday and didn’t even hit the field on Thursday. But hey, maybe that was just Coach Macdonald being smart, getting Williams some extra rest because we’ve got a short week coming up after this Niner showdown. Getting Williams back on the field, along with safety Ty Okada who also got cleared with no injury designation, is gonna be a massive boost for our defense. We’re gonna need that extra firepower to try and contain that 49ers attack. We even got some positive vibes on special teamer Irv Charles, whose designation switched from out to questionable on Friday. He’d still need to be placed on the 53-man roster to play, but it’s progress, right?
Some Hits in the Backfield and Secondary
Now, on the flip side, we did get some tough news. We’re gonna be without running back Zach Charbonnet, and George Holani is questionable with rib and ankle injuries. That’s a blow to our ground game, no doubt. Looks like Emmanuel Wilson and newly acquired Robert Henry Jr. will be the guys toting the rock against San Francisco. Plus, we’re taking a hit in the secondary and at linebacker. Cornerback Julian Neal and linebacker Chazz Surratt have both been ruled out. Coach Macdonald confirmed that Neal, a key depth piece, got hurt during practice. That leaves us a bit short in the secondary, so we could see Trevon Diggs elevated for the second week in a row. It feels like after a week of holding our breath, we mostly dodged the serious injury bug for now.
The Other Side of the Ball
And just for a little context on our opponents, the 49ers aren’t coming in completely unscathed either. They’ve got fullback Kyle Juszczyk, safety Marques Sigle, and defensive linemen James Thompson and Nick Bosa all ruled OUT for Sunday. Plus, cornerback Upton Stout and defensive end Mykel Williams are questionable. Every little bit helps when you’re going up against a team like that.
So, the stage is set, 1:25 p.m. on FOX, right here with our NFC West rivals. Williams is ready, but we’ve got some other guys stepping up. It’s gonna be a fierce battle to slow down their undefeated offense and make a statement early in the season. Let’s get loud, 12s!
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Originally reported by Field Gulls.
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