From what head coach Pete Carroll told 710 ESPN Seattle on Monday, it sounds as if the Seahawks are expected to be without rookie running back C.J. Prosise for this week's Wild Card playoff game against the Detroit Lions at CenturyLink Field. But should Seattle advance to the NFC's divisional round, Prosise, who's missed the team's past six games with a shoulder injury, might have a chance to return in time.
"A very encouraging report today," Carroll said of Prosise during his Tuesday afternoon press conference at Seahawks headquarters. "He had a CT scan that was really positive and he's working hard and running hard. We're going to see what happens. If we have the good fortune of winning this week then we'll take a look at next week.
"He's going to run really hard this week with the thought that he's going to practice next week. That's what we're going to see and we'll see."
As Carroll said yesterday, Prosise has been "so obviously a factor" when healthy, carrying 30 times for 172 yards, including a 72-yard touchdown run. He's also made 17 catches for 208 yards in the passing game and has led the team in receiving on two separate occasions this season. Should the Seahawks advance to the next round of the playoffs to face the No. 2-seeded Atlanta Falcons, Prosise, if available, could provide a boost to a Seattle offense and ground attack that is still working to find the type of consistency it likes.
"If we can give him that opportunity," Carroll added of Prosise's potential return to practice next week. "That'd be great."
Get to know the faces of the Detroit Lions' offensive and defensive units heading into the team's Wild Card playoff matchup with the Seattle Seahawks at CenturyLink Field.
Detroit Lions wide receiver Golden Tate walks off the field after an NFL football game against the Washington Redskins, Sunday, Oct. 23, 2016 in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) in action against the New York Giants during an NFL game at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. on Sunday, Dec. 18, 2016. (AP Photo/Brad Penner)
Detroit Lions fullback Zach Zenner runs during the first half of NFL preseason football game against the Buffalo Bills, Thursday, Sept. 1, 2016, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)
Detroit Lions running back Dwayne Washington (36) runs for yardage in action against the New York Giants Sunday December 18, 2016 in East Rutherford, N.J. (Damian Strohmeyer via AP)
Detroit Lions wide receiver Marvin Jones is seen in the bench area during the second half of an NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, Sunday, Nov. 20, 2016 in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Detroit Lions wide receiver Anquan Boldin (80) on the sideline against the Minnesota Vikings during an NFL football game, Thursday, Nov. 24, 2016 in Detroit. (AP Photo/Rick Osentoski)
Detroit Lions wide receiver Andre Roberts returns a punt return for a 55-yard touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, Sunday, Nov. 20, 2016 in Detroit. (AP Photo/Jose Juarez)
Detroit Lions tight end Eric Ebron (85)before a NFL football game against the New York Giants on Sunday, Dec. 18, 2016 in East Rutherford, N.J. (Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions tight end Matthew Mulligan (82) catches a warm-up pass before an NFL preseason football game against the Cincinnati Bengals in Detroit, Thursday, Aug. 18, 2016. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)
Detroit Lions offensive guard Laken Tomlinson (72) during warm ups prior to an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears at Ford Field in Detroit, Sunday, Dec. 11, 2016. (AP Photo/Rick Osentoski)
Detroit Lions tackle Cornelius Lucas (77) watches from the sideline during the second half of a preseason NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars in Jacksonville, Fla., Friday, Aug. 28, 2015. The Lions won 22-17. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
Detroit Lions guard Larry Warford (75) watches play against the Philadelphia Eagles in a week five NFL football game Oct. 9, 2016 in Detroit. The Lions won 24 - 23. (Al Messerschmidt via AP)
Detroit Lions offensive tackle Taylor Decker (68) on the sideline against the Minnesota Vikings during an NFL football game, Thursday, Nov. 24, 2016 in Detroit. (AP Photo/Rick Osentoski)
Detroit Lions offensive lineman Riley Reiff (71) rests during an NFL game against the Dallas Cowboys on Monday, Dec. 26, 2016, in Arlington, Texas. The Cowboys won the game, 42-21. (Greg Trott via AP)
Detroit Lions offensive guard Graham Glasgow is seen in the bench area during the second half of an NFL football game Minnesota Vikings, Thursday, Nov. 24, 2016 in Detroit. (AP Photo/Rick Osentoski)
Detroit Lions offensive lineman Joe Dahl (66) during an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills on Thursday September 1, 2016 in Detroit (Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions cornerback Nevin Lawson (24) before a NFL football game against the New York Giants on Sunday, Dec. 18, 2016 in East Rutherford, N.J. (Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions safety Glover Quin (27) during a NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys on Monday, Dec. 26, 2016 in Arlington, Texas. (Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions cornerback Darius Slay (23) during a NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers on Sunday, Jan. 1, 2017 in Detroit. (Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions safety Tavon Wilson (32) before an NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday, September 11, 2016 in Indianapolis (Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions defensive end Devin Taylor is seen on the bench during the first half of an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers, Sunday, Jan. 1, 2017, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Jose Juarez)
Detroit Lions safety Don Carey (26) during an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday, Oct. 9, 2016 in Detroit. (Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions defensive end Ezekiel Ansah (94) is seen in the bench area during the second half of an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers, Sunday, Jan. 1, 2017, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Detroit Lions linebacker DeAndre Levy (54) smiles before a NFL football game against the Chicago Bears on Sunday, Dec. 11, 2016 in Detroit. (Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions linebacker Tahir Whitehead (59) celebrates during a NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys in Arlington, Tex. on Monday, Dec 26, 2016. The Cowboys defeated the Lions 42-21. (Kirby Lee/NFL)
Detroit Lions defensive tackle Haloti Ngata is seen on the bench during the first half of an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers, Sunday, Jan. 1, 2017, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Jose Juarez)
Detroit Lions defensive tackle A'Shawn Robinson (91) is seen in the bench area during the second half of an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers, Sunday, Jan. 1, 2017, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Detroit Lions defensive tackle Tyrunn Walker watches during an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams in Detroit, Sunday, Oct. 16, 2016. Detroit won 31-28. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Detroit Lions outside linebacker Josh Bynes (57) is seen in the bench area during the second half of an NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, Sunday, Nov. 20, 2016 in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Detroit Lions defensive tackle Khyri Thornton (99) takes the field for a NFL football game against the New York Giants on Sunday, Dec. 18, 2016 in East Rutherford, N.J. (Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions defensive end Kerry Hyder (61) during a NFL football game against the Chicago Bears on Sunday, Dec. 11, 2016 in Detroit. (Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions defensive back Rafael Bush (31) on the sideline during an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans , Sunday, Sep. 18, 2016 in Detroit. (Rick Osentoski via AP Images)
Detroit Lions kicker Matt Prater (5) before a NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers on Sunday, Jan. 1, 2017 in Detroit. (Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions punter Sam Martin (6) during pre-game of an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles Thursday, Nov. 26, 2015, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)
Detroit Lions long snapper Don Muhlbach (48) before an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers on Sunday, September 25, 2016 in Green Bay, Wis. (Detroit Lions via AP)
