The Seattle Seahawks and Arizona Cardinals will battle for first place in the NFC West in Week 14. Seattle currently leads the division by one game, but another victory against Arizona might push them two games clear. The 6-6 Los Angeles Rams, tied for second place currently, have to play the 10-2 Buffalo Bills.
The worry was that health might have played a factor in Week 14 for Seattle, though. Punter Michael Dickson and running back Kenneth Walker III were listed as questionable ahead of the game, but Walker was ruled out on Saturday. Dickson's inability to be perfectly healthy in Week 13 certainly played a factor in Seattle's offensive decisions in the second half of its Week 13 victory over the New York Jets.
The good news is that while Seattle signed a punter to the practice squad last week, he is inactive in Week 14 meaning Dickson is expected to play.
Seattle will get back edge rusher Uchenna Nwosu, however. He might be on a bit of a snap count, but he could make a huge impact in a limited time. He can chase down quarterbacks and play the run equally well. Just getting him some playing time should help the team the rest of the season as they challenge for a playoff spot.
Seahawks and Cardinals inactive players for Week 14 game
Seattle Seahawks inactive players for Week 14
- Running back Kenneth Walker III
- Cornerback Tre Brown
- Safety AJ Finley
- Edge rusher Trevis Gipson
- Linebacker Patrick O'Connell
- Wide receiver Cody White
- Punter Ty Zenter
Arizona Cardinals inactive players for Week 14
- Linebacker Victor Dimukeje
- Offensive lineman Christian Jones
- Tight end Travis Vokolek
- Wide receiver Xavier Weaver
- Defensive lineman Khyiris Tonga
According to FanDuel, the Cardinals are a 2.5-point favorite against Seattle. This is likely because Arizona is at home. They are 4-2 at State Farm Stadium, and their defense seems to play much better in the domed field. Seattle has played better away from Lumen Field, though. The Seahawks are 3-4 at home and 4-1 on the road. Hopefully, the team will be 5-1 after Week 14.
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