Tomorrow night, on Thanksgiving, the Seattle Seahawks face-off against division rivals and current NFC West leaders, the San Francisco 49ers. They are currently 7 point underdogs in this home, late – slate matchup, so in order to have any chance against a back-in-form 49ers team, having their key players fit to play is crucial. Geno Smith and Kenneth Walker have important news regarding their playing statuses, per Adam Schefter.
Seahawks’ HC Pete Carroll told reporters that QB Geno Smith is expected to play vs. the 49ers and RB Kenneth Walker is not. https://t.co/8qVeHU7vkf
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) November 22, 2023
Equally, star safety Jamal Adams, who, along with Quandre Diggs amounts to one of the best safety duos in the NFL, has also had his likely playing status determined, per Ian Rapoport.
Seattle is also expected to get S Jamal Adams back for Thursday night after dealing with a knee injury last week. That should help. https://t.co/jOU7VsHchH
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) November 22, 2023
How Does This Impact The Seattle Seahawks’ Chances Against The 49ers?
Having Geno Smith in the game is a virtual must if the Seahawks are to obtain anything from this game. Despite his high (ish) draft status and incredibly strong arm, Drew Lock is not a truly viable option at quarterback against one of the hardest hitting, stud-filled defences in all of football in San Francisco. And with the new addition of (ability wise) generational talent, Chase Young, this defensive line is not for the faint hearted, especially going against a very average Seahawks offensive line.
And without impressive second-year running back, Kenneth Walker, this team will undoubtedly struggle to balance the offence’s pass/rush combination against a stingy run defence in the 49ers, who allow the 3rd fewest rushing yards per game.
Yet, the good news is that in having Jamal Adams back, the Seattle Seahawks have regained one of the hardest hitting safeties in the game, in addition to an excellent defensive diagnostician and run stopper, which will be invaluable in stopping potential surprise MVP candidate, Christian McCaffrey.
Regardless, you would not bet your house (or even really more than $20) on the Seahawks coming anywhere close to winning this game, but at least having Geno Smith and Jamal Adams back gives them a certifiable fighting chance against the joint Super Bowl favourites.
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