The Seahawks host the 49ers on Thursday night, meaning there's not much time to dwell on Sunday's loss to the Giants. There's also not a lot of time for players dealing with injuries to bounce back, and on Monday Seahawks coach Mike Macdonald said outside linebacker Uchenna Nwosu will miss Thursday's game.
Nwosu missed the first four games of the season due to a knee injury before returning on Sunday, but he exited the game with a second-quarter thigh injury that will have him out for at least this week.
"We won't get him back Thursday, then we'll see here in the next few days if it's going to be longer than that," Macdonald said.
Two other players, cornerback Riq Woolen (ankle) and outside linebacker Derick Hall (foot) also exited the game with injuries, but their status is not yet clear.
"Riq has an ankle, and I think I'll have some news for you—by the time we play it'll become a little more clear," Macdonald said. "I'm not sure right now. D-Hall, it's kind of the same area with his foot."
Outside linebacker Boye Mafe, who missed the past two games with a knee, is trying to make it back but it isn't yet known if that will happen this week.
"Boye wants to play, he's working his tail off," Macdonald said. "It's a matter of if we can pull the trigger or not at this point if it's safe for him to go and he feels right. We'll see, it's going to come down to the wire right now with Boye."
Defensive end Leonard Williams, who returned to action Sunday after missing the previous game with a rib injury, seems to have come out of the game fine.
"To my knowledge, Leonard is good," Macdonald said.
Rookie defensive tackle Byron Murphy II, meanwhile, could end up missing a third straight game with a hamstring injury.
"Byron, we're still not sure on the timetable," Macdonald said. "It looks like it might take one more week."
Macdonald also said that he is not anticipating that tackle Abraham Lucas and safety Jerrick Reed II, the two players still on the physical unable to perform list, will make it back to practice this week.
Go behind the scenes with team photographer Rod Mar as he shares moments from the Seahawks' Week 5 matchup vs. the New York Giants.
Seahawks receiver Tyler Lockett catches pass on the field hours before kickoff.
This 12 was ready for the matchup between the Seahawks and the Giants.
Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith throws during pregame.
In the locker room, running back Zach Charbonnet gets focused.
Seahawks linebacker Drake Thomas gets ready in the locker room.
Smoke, flags and Seahawks mascot Blitz lead the team out of the tunnel during pregame introductions.
Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith is introduced.
Captains for both teams meet at midfield for the pregame coin toss.
Seahawks safety Rayshawn Jenkins races the length of the field for a touchdown after a fumble recovery near the goal line.
The Seahawks defense celebrates Rayshawn Jenkins' touchdown after a fumble recovery in the first quarter.
The Seahawks dancers perform in the autumn sunshine.
Seattle's Dre'Mont Jones makes a tackle by grabbing a fistful of jersey.
At halftime, Leonard Williams, Jarran Reed and Derick Hall listen to instructions from defensive line coach Justin Hinds.
Linebackers, including Tyrel Dodson, meet with coaches in the locker room at halftime.
Head coach Mike Macdonald talks to his team at halftime.
This young 12 cheered fiercely for the Seahawks.
Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith takes off for a sizable gain.
Seahawks receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba finds running room after the catch.
Seahawks special teamer Brady Russell makes a tackle.
Head coach Mike Macdonald instructs his defense in the final minutes.
Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith races up the sideline for a long gain late in the fourth quarter.
Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith fires a pass.
Seahawks receiver Tyler Lockett can't quite corral this pass in the end zone from quarterback Geno Smith that would have given Seattle the lead.
In the locker room after the game, head coach Mike Macdonald talks to his players.
