Alright, the word from Coach Mike Macdonald on Monday isn’t what any of us wanted to hear: Zach Charbonnet is “not trending toward playing” against the Denver Broncos on Thursday Night Football. Yeah, you read that right. Our man, still recovering from that torn ACL back in January during the divisional round playoff win over the 49ers, is still a big question mark for Week 6. He was on the physically unable to perform (PUP) list to start the season, missing the first four games, and here we are, still waiting for his debut.
Missing Charbonnet Is Hurting, Bad
It’s getting real out here, folks. Charbonnet’s absence isn’t just a hole in the depth chart; it’s a giant, fumbling problem. Last time the Seahawks went up against the Broncos, back in September 2024, Charbonnet put up 10 total touches for 41 yards and snagged a receiving touchdown. That’s the kind of reliable production we’re desperately missing right now. Coach Macdonald was noncommittal on Charbonnet’s status, even though he was an estimated limited participant in practice. What does that tell you? It tells me we’re bracing for another game without our lead back.
The Fumble Epidemic and a Nasty Denver D
And here’s where it gets really ugly: without Charbonnet, our Seahawks are leading the *entire league* in fumbles with a staggering 13. Thirteen! Just think about that for a second. Our backup running backs, Emanuel Wilson and George Holani, lost two crucial fumbles just last Sunday against the 49ers, fumbles that directly led to 14 points for the other guys in that loss. That’s just unacceptable, and it’s making life incredibly tough for Sam Darnold and the offense.
Now we’re heading into a primetime matchup against the defending champs, the Denver Broncos, who boast a turnover-heavy defense. Do you think they’re not going to be licking their chops, ready to pounce on every single one of our fumbling issues? You bet your blue and green they are. Even if Charbonnet isn’t playing, Denver’s defense is preparing as if he will, because they know they need to be ready for anything in the Emerald City.
This Thursday night game is huge. We need to see cleaner football, period. We need to protect the ball, find a rhythm, and somehow, someway, mitigate the impact of Charbonnet’s continued absence. The rest of the week will decide if Charbonnet even makes the trip to Denver. Here’s hoping for some magic, but more importantly, let’s hope our guys can hold onto the damn ball. Go Hawks!
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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