The Seattle Seahawks were all set to face the Rams in Los Angeles this Sunday until a major spike in COVID-19 cases forced the league to push the game back until Tuesday evening.
While the Seahawks have just two players on the reserve/COVID 19 list – running back Alex Collins and wide receiver Tyler Lockett – the Rams had at least 25 at last count.
Coach Pete Carroll is just trying to make the best out of a challenging situation.
“We’re going to shift gears a little bit and take advantage of the time,” he told reporters on Friday. “Try to max it out and be as ready as possible. We’ve had really good work the three solid days we just put in. We’re in good shape. We are adjusting the schedule some. Of course, we’ll be traveling on Monday and playing on Tuesday, it will be the same formula for us.
“We’re going to make the most of these next couple of days.”
Unfortunately for Seattle, playing on a Tuesday next week will make for a quick turnaround for the team, who remains scheduled to host the Bears on Sunday, Dec. 26.
“Attitude is everything throughout all of these challenges, so I projected how we should look at it,” Carroll explained. “We should take full advantage of it. We’re going to get more rest. We’re going to get more study time. We’re going to be better prepared because of it, and we’re going to utilize that time to kind of welcome the change. That’s what it is. Let’s make the most of it, and then we’ll deal with next week, next week.”
So for now, Carroll and the Seahawks will just have to roll with the punches and hope no one else gets sick in the meantime.
Kickoff in Los Angeles is set for 4:00 p.m. PT on Tuesday and will be televised on FOX.
