Seahawks vs Titans: Friday injury report has some worries

The Seahawks and Titans are two days away from week two of the 2021 NFL season. Seattle was healthy in week one but this week is a bit of a question. It’s possible that all the important Seattle players will be available, and this is likely, but if any of the current Seattle players listed as questionable miss the game that could easily affect the outcome.

The Titans are healthier entering week two assuming edge rusher Bud Dupree plays. But overall, the only Titan listed as out was not counted on as being a difference-maker versus the Seahawks.

So while Seattle won fairly easily in week one against the Colts and Tennessee lost by quite a bit versus the Cardinals, a key injury or two could make a huge difference this week and that could affect the outcome of the season.

Seahawks vs. Titans injuries for week two

Seahawks injuries

Doubtful

Running back Rashaad Penny

Receiver Dee Eskridge (concussion)

Questionable

Left guard Damien Lewis

Defensive tackle Bryan Mone

Cornerback D.J. Reed

If Penny (calf) misses the game, fine, Seattle is used to that. Plus, it’s been a really long time since Penny made any kind of difference in a game and the Seahawks have done just fine. But if Lewis and Reed miss week two? That could be really bad.

Reed (calf) is still probably Seattle’s best cornerback and definitely the most reliable. The Titans have a good group of receivers so Seattle needs its best cornerbacks available.

Lewis (groin) is going to be a Pro Bowl guard one day soon and forms an excellent left side of Seattle’s offensive line with Duane Brown. Seattle has some good talent among the starters along the offensive line but the backups aren’t proven or that good.

Titans injuries

Out 

Cornerback Caleb Farley

Questionable

Linebacker/edge rusher Bud Dupree

Tight end Anthony Firkser

Linebacker David Long

Linebacker Jayon Brown

The most important among the group above is Dupree. He can get consistent pressure on opposing quarterbacks. If Russell Wilson has time in week two, the Seahawks will score points. If Dupree plays and plays well, this could limit Seattle’s offense and Seattle could lose in a shootout.