The Seahawks head to Green Bay for a divisional round playoff game with some uncertainty about their offensive line.
Left tackle Duane Brown, who has missed the past three games with a knee injury, is hoping to get back. Brown was able to practice on a limited basis on Friday, his first practice action since having surgery following Seattle's Week 16 game, and will be a game-day decision, Seahawks coach Pete Carroll said.
George Fant, who has played well in Brown's place, is also a game-day decision due a groin injury sustained in last week's win over the Eagles. He too was a limited participant Friday.
Left guard Mike Iupati, meanwhile, is doubtful with a neck injury that also kept him out of last week's game. Jamarco Jones would get the start again at left guard assuming Iupati isn't able to go.
One option at left tackle if both Fant and Brown aren't available is Chad Wheeler, who was promoted off of the practice squad earlier in the week. Wheeler has not yet played in a game with Seattle, but he has been a starter in the past with the New York Giants, and he played for current Seahawks offensive line coach Mike Solari in New York.
"He has played for Mike, Mike knows him really well," Carroll said. "He's real confident that if we needed him, he'll be able to jump up. He has worked on the left side for us almost the whole time."
Defensive end Quinton Jefferson is listed as questionable with an ankle injury, but practiced Friday on a limited basis, and has a good shot at playing.
"It looks like he's going," Carroll said. "We still have to list him, but we're resting him to make sure he's ready. He'll be working out on gameday."
Rookie safety Marquise Blair is also questionable due to an ankle injury sustained in practice Thursday, one that kept him off the field Friday, but Carroll said it's a minor injury and that Blair is expecting to be able to play.
"He turned his ankle in a drill yesterday, and it's a slight ankle sprain," Carroll said. "We've got to just wait and see how it recovers. A little bit of swelling and all of that, but he's very optimistic about going."
On a positive note, Carroll said defensive end Jadeveon Clowney, who has been battling a core injury since Week 10, is ahead of where he was last week, which is encouraging news considering how well he played in Seattle's win over the Eagles.
"As the week progressed, he felt much better than he did last week, so he's in good shape and ready to go," Carroll said. "We're excited about that."
The Seahawks will be getting back a pair of receivers who missed last week's game, Jaron Brown and Malik Turner.
Here are the injury reports for both teams:
Seattle Seahawks
Doubtful
G Mike Iupati (neck, did not participate in practice)
Questionable
T Duane Brown (knee, limited participation in practice)
T George Fant (groin, limited participation in practice)
DE Ziggy Ansah (neck, did not participate in practice)
DE Quinton Jefferson (ankle, limited participation in practice)
S Marquise Blair (ankle, did not participate in practice)
Green Bay Packers
Questionable
DL Tyler Lancaster (illness, did not participate in practice)
DL Kenny Clark (back, limited participation in practice)
FB Danny Vitale (back/illness, did not participate in practice)
RB Dexter Williams (illness, did not participate in practice)
The Seahawks and the Packers will meet Sunday, Dec. 15, 2024 at Lumen Field for Week 15 of the 2024 season. Take a look back at the best photos from the teams' matchups over the years.
Green Bay Packers quarterback Lynn Dickey (10) is sacked by Seattle Seahawks defensive tackle Steve Niehaus (71) and defensive tackle Richard Harris (77) during an NFL game in Green Bay on October 10, 1976 . The Packers defeated the Seahawks 27-20. (AP Photo/Vernon Biever)
Seattle Seahawks linebacker Mike Curtis (32) stops Green Bay Packers running back Barty Smith (33) during an NFL game in Milwaukee, Oct. 10, 1976. The Packers defeated the Seahawks 27-20. (AP Photo/Vernon Biever)
Seattle Seahawks linebacker Greg Collins (50) closes in on a Green Bay Packers running back during an NFL game in Milwaukee, Oct. 10, 1976. The Packers defeated the Seahawks 27-20. (AP Photo/Vernon Biever)
Seattle Seahawks punter Jeff West (8) punts during an NFL game against the Green Bay Packers in Green Bay on November 1, 1981. The Packers defeated the Seahawks 34-24. (AP Photo/Vernon Biever)
Seattle Seahawks fullback Jim Jodat (43) runs upfield during an NFL game against the Green Bay Packers in Green Bay on November 1, 1981. The Packers defeated the Seahawks 34-24. (AP Photo/Vernon Biever)
Green Bay Packers Hall of Fame wide receiver James Lofton (80) beats Seattle Seahawks cornerback Dave Brown (22) during an NFL game in Milwaukee, Oct. 15, 1978. The Packers defeated the Seahawks 45-28. (AP Photo/Vernon Biever)
Brian Bosworth, top, of the Seattle Seahawks, tackles Kenneth Davis of the Green Bay Packers, holding him to a one-yard gain during the first quarter of their NFL game in Seattle, Nov. 15, 1987. Seattle beat Green Bay, 24-13. (AP Photo/Barry Sweet)
Green Bay Packers wide receiver Sterling Sharpe (84) runs his route covered by Seattle Seahawks cornerback Patrick Hunter (27) during a 20-14 Seahawks victory on December 9, 1990, at Milwaukee County Stadium in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (AP Photo/Vernon Biever)
Seattle Seahawks backup quarterback John Friesz (17) is taken down by Green Bay Packers' Sean Jones (96) in the fourth quarter Sunday, Sept. 29, 1996. Friesz gained two yards on fourth and ten. The Packers beat the Seahawks, 31-10 in Seattle.(AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)
Seattle Seahawks' quarterback Matt Hasselbeck looks for a receiver as Green Bay Packers Marques Anderson defends Monday night Aug. 16, 2004 at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis. during second quarter action of their preseason game. (Mike Roemer/AP Photo)
Seattle Seahawks defensive back Ken Hamlin (26) breaks up a pass intended for Green Bay Packers wide receiver Donald Driver (80) in a snow during an NFL game against the Green Bay Packers, Nov. 27, 2006 in Seattle.
Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Nate Burleson (81) heads downfield in the snow during an NFL game against the Green Bay Packers, Nov. 27, 2006 in Seattle.
Seattle Seahawks' Shaun Alexander, center, runs against the Green Bay Packers in a football game Monday, Nov. 27, 2006, in Seattle. Alexander's 201-yard performance on a career-high 40 carries across the snow-covered turf Monday rescued Seattle from a 21-12 deficit in the second half to beat the Packers. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)
Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Nate Burleson (81) makes a catch during the second half of an NFC Divisional Playoff game Saturday, Jan. 12, 2008, in Green Bay, Wis. The Packers won 42-20. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Seattle Seahawks quarterback Matt Hasselbeck calls signals during the first half of an NFC Divisional Playoff game Saturday, Jan. 12, 2008, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Seattle Seahawks' Matt Hasselbeck scrambles during the first half of an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers Sunday, Dec. 27, 2009, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Jim Prisching)
The line of scrimmage between the Seattle Seahawks and the Green Bay Packers during an NFL Monday Night Football game in Seattle, Washington Monday, Sept. 24, 2012. (AP Photo/Tom Hauck)
Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson (3) stands on the field against the Green Bay Packers during an NFL Monday Night Football game in Seattle, Washington Monday, Sept. 24, 2012. (AP Photo/Tom Hauck)
Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Doug Baldwin (89) runs the ball as Green Bay Packers free safety Micah Hyde (33) defends during an NFL football game at CenturyLink Field on Thursday September 4, 2014 in Seattle, Washington. Seattle won 36-16. (AP Photo/Aaron M. Sprecher)
Seattle Seahawks defensive end Cliff Avril (56) rushes the passer during an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers at CenturyLink Field on Thursday September 4, 2014 in Seattle, Washington. Seattle won 36-16. (AP Photo/Aaron M. Sprecher)
Running back Marshawn Lynch (24) of the Seattle Seahawks evades Packers linebacker Brad Jones in a game in Seattle on September 4, 2014. (AP Photo/Scott Eklund)
Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Jermaine Kearse (15) throws the ball into the stands after scoring the game-winning touchdown against the Green Bay Packers during overtime of the NFC Championship game in Seattle. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu, File)
Seahawks coach Pete Carroll and quarterback Russell Wilson celebrate defeating the Green Bay Packers in the NFC Championship game on Jan. 18, 2015.
Seattle Seahawks' Tanner McEvoy catches a touchdown pass during the second half of an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers Sunday, Dec. 11, 2016, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Jeffrey Phelps)
Green Bay Packers running back Ty Montgomery (88) runs with the ball during an NFL game between the Green Bay Packers and the Seattle Seahawks Sunday, Sept. 10, 2017, in Green Bay, Wis. (Tom Hauck via AP)
Seattle Seahawks middle linebacker Bobby Wagner (54) during an NFL game between the Green Bay Packers and the Seattle Seahawks Sunday, Sept. 10, 2017, in Green Bay, Wis. (Tom Hauck via AP)
Seattle Seahawks center Justin Britt (68) on the line of scrimmage during an NFL game between the Green Bay Packers and the Seattle Seahawks Sunday, Sept. 10, 2017, in Green Bay, Wis. (Tom Hauck via AP)
Seattle's Tyler Lockett makes a running catch on Seattle's final scoring drive for 18 yards.
Seahawks defensive ends Rasheem Green and Frank Clark celebrate after Green sacked Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers.
Green Bay Packers linebacker Clay Matthews (52) attempt to tackle Seattle Seahawks running back Chris Carson (32) during an NFL game between the Seattle Seahawks and the Green Bay Packers, Thursday, Nov. 15, 2018, in Seattle. (Tom Hauck via AP)
As he makes his way to the field, Seahawks linebacker Bobby Wagner accepts greetings from 12s who made the trip to support the team.
Seahawks receiver DK Metcalf looks for running room on a 13-yard gain in the second quarter.
Seahawks receiver Tyler Lockett grabs a 28-yard pass from quarterback Russell Wilson on Seattleís first scoring drive of the game.
Seahawks kicker Jason Myers converts on a 45-yard field goal.
Seahawks running back Marshawn Lynch gains yards in the first quarter.
Seahawks receiver Tyler Lockett is congratulated by teammate DK Metcalf after Lockettís seven-yard touchdown reception.
Seahawks defensive captain Bobby Wagner runs onto the field.
Seahawks cornerback Tre Brown reacts after making a play.
Seahawks safety Jamal Adams intercepts a pass in the end zone to thwart a scoring drive.
Seahawks receiver Tyler Lockett lays out but can't make the catch just before halftime.
Seahawks Jamal Adams and Jordyn Brooks combine on a tackle.
Seahawks tight end Will Dissly gains yards and a first down.
Brave 12s endured the cold and being surrounded by "Cheeseheads" at Lambeau Field.
