The Seattle Seahawks and Philadelphia Eagles will kick off at 1:40 p.m. in the wild-card round Sunday afternoon. Here’s some updated injury information ahead of the matchup.
The Seahawks have downgraded wide receiver Jaron Brown to “out.” Rookie wide receiver John Ursua will likely get some reps in Brown’s absence.
Eagles tight end Zach Ertz has been cleared to play against the Seahawks, per a league source. He has been quarterback Carson Wentz’s favorite target throughout the past four years, so Seattle should expect him to play a big role in Sunday’s game and plan for him accordingly.
Ertz racked up 88 receptions for 916 receiving yards and six touchdowns in 15 games this season and has been one of the only consistent receiving threats for his quarterback.
On the other hand, Eagles offensive tackle Lane Johnson has been ruled out with an ankle injury. Wentz is known to play much better when his All-Pro right tackle is on the field. The Seahawks’ pass rush issues have been well-documented, but Johnson’s absence provides a big opportunity for Seattle to take advantage.
The Seahawks will be dealing with many injuries and absences of their own, so victory is up for grabs for both teams.
