The Seahawks finished Sunday game without quarterback Geno Smith, who injured his knee in the third quarter of their loss to the Packers, but fortunately for Seattle, Smith avoided serious injury.
Smith was scheduled to practice Wednesday, a positive sign for his chances of playing in Sunday's game vs. the Vikings.
"Geno feels good," Seahawks coach Mike Macdonald said. "He did walkthrough today. We've got a plan for practice, we'll see how it kind of alters his practice as it clears, but he'll be out there for a significant capacity today. We'll see how many reps he takes."
Running back Kenneth Walker III, who missed the previous two games with a calf injury, took part in Wednesday's walkthrough and will be ramping up his workload on Thursday.
"We're optimistic," Macdonald said. "We'll see about how many reps today, but he did walkthrough. We'll probably ramp it up a little bit more tomorrow."
In addition to losing Smith, the Seahawks also finished Sunday's game without starting center Olu Oluwatimi, who exited with what Macdonald called a knee and quadriceps injury. He too appears to have escaped serious injury.
"Olu, might not see him today in full capacity, but should be out there tomorrow rocking and rolling," Macdonald said.
The Seahawks will play at Lumen Field against the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday, December 22, 2024. Check out action photos of their matchups throughout the years.
Fran Tarkenton Minnesota Viking? Quarterback, with a host of passing records in his Pocket, many times scrambles, and sometimes unsuccessfully. Here in a game this year he is about to be sacked by Seattle Seahawks tackle Dick Harris (77) on Dec. 14, 1976. The Vikings host the Washington Redskins on December 18 in an NFL Playoff Game. (AP Photo)
Steve Largent of the Seattle Seahawks heads into the end zone for a touchdown during second quarter action against the Minnesota Vikings, Aug. 23, 1986. David Evans (40) is seen in the background. (AP Photo/Gary Stewart)
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Late 1990's: Quarterback Brad Johnson of the Minnesota Vikings passes from the pocket during a Vikings game versus the Seattle Seahawks (Icon Sportswire via AP Images)
Seattle Seahawks' Shaun Alexander, right, leaps into the end zone for a touchdown against the Minnesota Vikings during the first quarter Sunday, Sept. 29, 2002, in Seattle. (AP Photo/John Froschauer)
Seattle Seahawks running back Shaun Alexander waves to the crowd after scoring his fifth touchdown in the first half, an NFL record, against the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday, Sept., 29, 2002, at Seattle's Seahawk Stadium. (AP Photo/Jim Bryant)
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Minnesota Vikings tight end Jermaine Wiggins (85) fumbles the ball as he is tackled by Seattle Seahawks cornerback Kris Richard, right, during the second quarter in Minneapolis, Sunday, Dec. 12, 2004. The ball was recoverd by the Vikings' Cory Withrow. (AP Photo/Ann Heisenfelt)
Seattle Seahawks' Marcus Trufant, right, breaks up a first quarter Daunte Culpepper pass intended for Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Randy Moss, left, Sunday, Dec. 12, 2004 in Minneapolis. A pass interference penalty was called against Trufant. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)
Minnesota Vikings' Chester Taylor, right, leaps over downed players on a first-half run against the Seattle Seahawks, during a football game Sunday, Oct. 22, 2006, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)
Minnesota Vikings' Troy Williamson (82) is spun around by Seattle Seahawks' Ken Hamlin on a missed pass reception in the first quarter in a football game Sunday, Oct. 22, 2006, in Seattle. Williamson was injured on the play. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)
Jan. 10, 2016; Minneapolis, Minn.
Seattle's Jacob Martin hits Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins and knocks the ball loose.
Seahawks receiver Tyler Lockett gets yards after the catch against the Minnesota Vikings on September 26, 2021.
Seahawks receiver DK Metcalf gains yardage on the team's opening drive against the Minnesota Vikings on September 26, 2021.
Seahawks defenders hit Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins, resulting in an incomplete pass against the Minnesota Vikings on September 26, 2021.
LB Jordyn Brooks make a tackle against the Minnesota Vikings on September 26, 2021.
Seahawks tight end Will Dissly with a long gain on a pass reception against the Minnesota Vikings on September 26, 2021.
Seahawks running back Chris Carson runs away from Vikings defenders for a touchdown in the first half against the Minnesota Vikings on September 26, 2021.
