The Seahawks head to Atlanta this weekend looking to improve upon a 5-2 record, and heading into the weekend the status of several key players is in question. Six players, including both starting tackles and two starting defensive backs, are listed as questionable, and Seahawks coach Pete Carroll said most everyone on that list will be a game-day decision.
While half a dozen players are questionable, only two players have been ruled out due to injury, safety Lano Hill and defensive end Quinton Jefferson.
Here's what Carroll said about the players listed as questionable:
S Quandre Diggs
Diggs, who came to Seattle in a trade this week, has a hamstring injury, and Carroll said they won't rush him into action.
"He was not able to do a lot of work this week," Carroll said. "We're just training him right now, we're not trying to rush it and just force him in, we're not doing that."
S Bradley McDougald
McDougald missed last week's game with back spasms, but was able to practice both Thursday and Friday on a limited basis.
"He's making his way back. He's making his way back in and got enough practice that we'll take him all the way up to game time."
CB Tre Flowers
Flowers is dealing with a neck stinger and was limited each of the past two days.
"He had a little stinger last week, so we're just making sure he's all right," Carroll said. "We'll go all the way to game time and make sure that's OK."
LT Duane Brown
Brown has missed the past two games with a biceps injury, but was able to practice fully the past two days. Carroll said they'll wait until Sunday to determine Brown's status.
"He did a nice job in practice today, got all the way through it," Carroll said.
RT Germain Ifedi
Ifedi injured his knee in a walkthrough practice this week, and while the injury isn't serious, he too will be a gameday decision.
"He just tweaked it in the walkthrough the other day," Carroll said. "So we just quieted it down, make sure that he's OK. We'll make sure on gameday that he's all right. It was nothing serious, he did it in actual walkthrough tempo, he just caught something. We just want to make sure we're doing the right thing and taking care of him."
DE Ziggy Ansah
Ansah missed last week's game with an ankle injury, but has a good chance to make it back this week.
"He got good work the last two days, so he looks likely to be part of it," Carroll said. "We'll make sure on Sunday."
DE Quinton Jefferson
Jefferson was ruled out Friday, the result of an oblique injury he was able to play through last week.
"He's got an oblique that he did two weeks ago," Carroll said. "It acted up a little bit after the game, so it's just not quite ready yet."
Carroll said Jefferson's injury should mean an increased role for rookie L.J. Collier.
For the Falcons, quarterback Matt Ryan is questionable with an ankle injury. Ryan did not practice Wednesday or Thursday, but was able to participate on a limited basis Friday. Cornerback Desmond Trufant, a former University of Washington Standout, has been ruled out with a toe injury.
Here are the full injury reports for both teams:
Seattle Seahawks
Out
S Lano Hill (elbow, did not participate in practice)
DE Quinton Jefferson (oblique, did not participate in practice)
Questionable
T Germain Ifedi (knee, did not participate in practice)
T Duane Brown (biceps, full participation in practice)
CB Tre Flowers (neck, limited participation in practice)
DE Ziggy Ansah (ankle, limited participation in practice)
S Quandre Diggs (hamstring, limited participation in practice)
S Bradley McDougald (back, limited participation in practice)
Atlanta Falcons
Out
G James Carpenter (knee, did not participate in practice)
CB Desmond Trufant (toe, did not participate in practice)
RB Ito Smith (concussion, did not participate in practice)
Questionable
QB Matt Ryan (ankle, limited participation in practice)
The Seahawks will play the Falcons on Sunday at Mercedes-Benz Stadium during Week 7 of the 2024 season. Take a look back at photos throughout history between the two teams.
Seattle Seahawks quarterback Matt Hasselbeck (8) scrambles in the second half at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta, Sunday, Dec. 15, 2002. (AP Photo/Alan Mothner)
Seattle Seahawks' Jerramy Stevens (86) celebrates his second quarter touchdown with Bobby Engram (84) against the Atlanta Falcons in Seattle Sunday, Sept. 18, 2005. (AP Photo/John Froschauer)
Seattle Seahawks' Shaun Alexander crosses the goal line on a second-quarter touchdown run against the Atlanta Falcons, Sunday, Sept. 18, 2005, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)
The Seattle Seahawks held Warrick Dunn to 54 yards in a 21-18 Seahawks victory in Seattle on Sunday, Sept. 18, 2005. (AP Photo/John Froschauer)
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Vick fumbles as he is hit by Seattle Seahawks' Chad Brown during the first quarter in Seattle Sunday Jan. 2, 2005. (AP Photo/John Froschauer)
Seattle Seahawks' Jerramy Stevens (86) is congratulated by teammate Shaun Alexander after a 3-yard touchdown reception in the fourth quarter on Sunday, Jan. 2, 2005, in Seattle. The Seahawks won, 28-26. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)
Seattle Seahawks' Shaun Alexander (37) breaks from a diving Atlanta Falcons' Bryan Scott with quarterback Matt Hasselbeck (8) watching from behind in Seattle Sunday Jan. 2, 2005. The Seahawks won, 28-26. (AP Photo/John Froschauer)
Seattle Seahawks' Lofa Tatupu (51) reacts after sacking Atlanta Falcons' quarterback Michael Vick in the second quarter Sunday, Sept. 18, 2005, in Seattle. The Seahawks won, 21-18. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)
Seattle Seahawks running back Shaun Alexander (37) breaks through the line for a touchdown on Sunday , Dec. 30, 2007, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Amis)
Seattle Seahawks receiver Bobby Engram (84) reaches past Atlanta Falcons' Antoine Harris for a touchdown after making a catch in the second quarter of a football game Sunday , Dec. 30, 2007 in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Amis)
Seattle Seahawks running back Maurice Morris (20) is stopped by Atlanta Falcons' Chris Houston (23) after making a catch during the first quarter on Sunday , Dec. 30, 2007, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Ben Obomanu makes a toe-tapping reception in the back of the end zone for a score in a game against the Falcons on December 19, 2010. The Falcons defeated the Seahawks 34-18.
Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Cameron Morrah dives over Falcons defenders on his way down the field during a game on December 19, 2010.
Seattle Seahawks quarterback Matt Hasselbeck directs traffic down field as he prepares to attempt a pass during a game on December 19, 2010.
Seattle Seahawks defensive end Raheem Brock pressures Atlanta quarterback Matt Ryan as he attempts a pass down field during a game on December 19, 2010.
Seattle Seahawks defenders tackle and attempt to strip the ball from Atlanta running back Michael Turner during a game on October 2, 2011. The Falcons defeated the Seahawks 30-28.
Seattle Seahawks quarterback Tarvaris Jackson attempts a pass down field during a game against the Atlanta Falcons on October 2, 2011.
Seattle Seahawks Marshawn Lynch leaps into the end zone to score a touchdown against the Atlanta Falcons in the second half on Sunday, Oct. 2, 2011, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)
Seattle Seahawks cornerback Richard Sherman goes up to tip a pass intended for Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones during a game on January 13, 2013.
Seattle Seahawks tight end Zach Miller prepares to make a touchdown grab in the corner of the end zone during a game on January 13, 2013.
Seattle Seahawks captains await the drop of the coin prior to kickoff during a game against the Falcons on January 13, 2013. The Falcons defeated the Seahawks 30-28.
Seattle Seahawks running back Marshawn Lynch makes his way around the edge of the Atlanta defense during a game on November 10, 2013. The Seahawks defeated the Falcons 33-10.
Seattle Seahawks defensive end Cliff Avril puts pressure on Atlanta quarterback Matt Ryan during a game on November 10, 2013.
Seattle Seahawks running back Marshawn Lynch heads to the field at the Georgia Dome during a game on November 10, 2013. The Seahawks defeated the Falcons 33-10.
Seattle Seahawks wide receiver attempts to pull down a reception over Atlanta cornerback Asante Samuel during a game on November 10, 2013.
Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson sends a pass down field during a game against the Atlanta on October 16, 2016.
Seattle Seahawks defensive end Cliff Avril delivers a hit to quarterback Matt Ryan jarring the ball loose causing a Falcons fumble during a game on October 16, 2016.
Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Devin Hester returns a punt down the sidelines against the Atlanta Falcons during a game on January 14, 2017. The Falcons defeated the Seahawks 36-20.
Seattle Seahawks safety Kam Chancellor makes a leaping attempt to block an Atlanta field goal during a game on January 14, 2017.
Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Tanner McEvoy heads down the sideline as an Atlanta defender attempts to tackle him during a game on October 16, 2016. The Seahawks defeated the Falcons 26-24.
Seattle Seahawks tight end Jimmy Graham makes a touchdown grab with an Atlanta defender draped on him during a game on November 20, 2017.
Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson prepares to attempt a pass against the Atlanta Falcons during a game on November 20, 2017.
Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Doug Baldwin pulls down a reception against the Atlanta Falcons during a game on November 20, 2017. The Falcons defeated the Seahawks 34-31.
Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Tyler Lockett makes a diving catch while falling out of bounds during a game on November 20, 2017. The Falcons defeated the Seahawks 34-31.
