The Seahawks lost a thriller to the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday night, falling 37-34 in overtime, and they also finished the game minus two key starters who left early due to injury.
Running back Chris Carson, who was averaging 6.8 yards per carry early on, left with a foot injury in the first half and was unable to return. Early in the second half, cornerback Shaquill Griffin left with what ended up being diagnosed as a concussion, meaning he too was unable to return.
Seahawks coach Pete Carroll said Carson has a foot sprain, but will need an MRI before they can determine the severity of the injury.
"Chris has got a mid-foot sprain," Carroll said. "We don't know until we get an MRI what that means or what the extent of it is."
Griffin, who was replaced by Tre Flowers after the injury, will have to go through the concussion protocol before he can return, which means his status for next week's game against San Francisco won't be known until late in the week.
"He had a concussion enough to keep him out of the game," Carroll said. "He was pretty clear afterward, so we'll just have to go through the protocol and see how he does."
Additionally, the Seahawks finished the game without running back Travis Homer, who Carroll said had a knee contusion, the severity of which is not yet known.
One bright spot to come out of the injuries was a strong performance by Carlos Hyde, who took over lead running back duties after Carson's departure. Hyde, who had missed the previous two games due to injury, rushed for 68 yards on 15 carries, including a 24-yard touchdown run.
"He hit it really well," Carroll said. "We ran the ball well tonight. Everybody was effective running the football, Russ included. I thought Carlos really stepped into the role and did a nice job. He had the big touchdown run, another toss on our bench side, really nice hardball running. He's a good football player, I'm glad we have him."
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Seattle Seahawks running back Chris Carson (32) runs with the ball during an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday, October 25, 2020 in Glendale, Arizona. (Alika Jenner/NFL)
Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Tyler Lockett (16) jumps to make a catch while Arizona Cardinals cornerback Byron Murphy Jr. (33) makes the tackle an NFL football game on Sunday, October 25, 2020 in Glendale, Arizona. (Alika Jenner/NFL)
Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Tyler Lockett (16) scores a touchdown during an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday, October 25, 2020 in Glendale, Arizona. (Alika Jenner/NFL)
Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Tyler Lockett (16) throws the ball into the stands during an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday, October 25, 2020 in Glendale, Arizona. (Alika Jenner/NFL)
Seattle Seahawks running back Carlos Hyde (30) celebrates his touchdown with quarterback Russell Wilson (3) during the first half of an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Sunday, Oct. 25, 2020, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Seattle Seahawks running back Carlos Hyde (30) celebrates his touchdown with teammate David Moore (83) during the first half of an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Sunday, Oct. 25, 2020, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
Seattle Seahawks tight end Will Dissly (89) runs the ball during an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday, October 25, 2020 in Glendale, Arizona. (Alika Jenner/NFL)
Seattle Seahawks wide receiver DK Metcalf tackles Arizona Cardinals strong safety Budda Baker (32) short of the goal line after Baker intercepted a pass during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 25, 2020, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson (3) looks to pass during an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday, October 25, 2020 in Glendale, Arizona. (Alika Jenner/NFL)
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Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Tyler Lockett, left, pulls in a touchdown catch as Arizona Cardinals cornerback Patrick Peterson defends during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 25, 2020, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Tyler Lockett (16) celebrates a touchdown during an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday, October 25, 2020 in Glendale, Arizona. (Alika Jenner/NFL)
Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray (1) throws the ball during an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday, October 25, 2020 in Glendale, Arizona. (Alika Jenner/NFL)
Seattle Seahawks strong safety Ryan Neal (35) eyes Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 25, 2020, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson (3) against the Arizona Cardinals during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 25, 2020, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson (3) looks on during an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday, October 25, 2020 in Glendale, Arizona. (Alika Jenner/NFL)
Seattle Seahawks free safety D.J. Reed (39) celebrates during an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday, October 25, 2020 in Glendale, Arizona. (Alika Jenner/NFL)
Seattle Seahawks strong safety Quandre Diggs (37) celebrates with Seattle Seahawks cornerback Ryan Neal (35) during an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday, October 25, 2020 in Glendale, Arizona. (Alika Jenner/NFL)
Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson (3) reacts during an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday, October 25, 2020 in Glendale, Arizona. (Alika Jenner/NFL)
Seattle Seahawks running back DeeJay Dallas (31) runs the ball during an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday, October 25, 2020 in Glendale, Arizona. (Alika Jenner/NFL)
Seattle Seahawks running back DeeJay Dallas (31) runs the ball during an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday, October 25, 2020 in Glendale, Arizona. (Alika Jenner/NFL)
Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Tyler Lockett (16) during the second half of an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Sunday, Oct. 25, 2020, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Tyler Lockett (16) pulls in a touchdown pass as Arizona Cardinals cornerback Dre Kirkpatrick (20) defends during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 25, 2020, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Tyler Lockett (16) makes a catch during an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday, October 25, 2020 in Glendale, Arizona. (Alika Jenner/NFL)
Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Tyler Lockett (16) celebrates during an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday, October 25, 2020 in Glendale, Arizona. (Alika Jenner/NFL)
Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald (11) talks with Seattle Seahawks outside linebacker Shaquem Griffin (49) during an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday, October 25, 2020 in Glendale, Arizona. (Alika Jenner/NFL)
Seattle Seahawks running back Carlos Hyde (30) runs the ball during an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday, October 25, 2020 in Glendale, Arizona. (Alika Jenner/NFL)
Seattle Seahawks cornerback Ryan Neal (35) celebrates as Arizona Cardinals punter Andy Lee (4) and Arizona Cardinals place kicker Zane Gonzalez (5) react during an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday, October 25, 2020 in Glendale, Arizona. (Alika Jenner/NFL)
Arizona Cardinals place kicker Zane Gonzalez (5) makes a kick during an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday, October 25, 2020 in Glendale, Arizona. (Alika Jenner/NFL)
