Seattle's defensive QB injured: Just as quarterback Matt Hasselbeck was getting back to relatively full health, the quarterback of the Seahawks' surging defense is hurting. Hard-hitting free safety Brian Russell missed another day of practice Friday and is questionable to start Week 15 when the NFC West champions play at Carolina. Russell, one of three free-agent acquisitions who have greatly improved the defense, watched the short practice while wearing an electric stimulation pack attached to his torso. If he can't play, extra defensive back Jordan Babineaux will likely make his first start of the season along side strong safety Deon Grant. (Updated 12/14/2007).
Injury Report
No information available at this time (Updated 7/20/08).
Fantasy Analysis
When asked if Russell was OK, coach Mike Holmgren said, "I think so." "That's going to be a Sunday decision," Holmgren added. "He has a little pull in his abdomen. I think we are being a little conservative with him, but he's very important to us." Russell arrived with Grant in the offseason to replace the since-departed Michael Boulware and Ken Hamlin as starting safeties, after Seattle repeatedly allowed huge plays down the middle of the field last season. Russell has 57 tackles and one interception this season, but is merely a low-end Fantasy DB when healthy. (Updated 12/14/2007).
No information available at this time.
No information available at this time.
Seattle's defensive QB injured: Just as quarterback Matt Hasselbeck was getting back to relatively full health, the quarterback of the Seahawks' surging defense is hurting. Hard-hitting free safety Brian Russell missed another day of practice Friday and is questionable to start Week 15 when the NFC West champions play at Carolina. Russell, one of three free-agent acquisitions who have greatly improved the defense, watched the short practice while wearing an electric stimulation pack attached to his torso. If he can't play, extra defensive back Jordan Babineaux will likely make his first start of the season along side strong safety Deon Grant. (Updated 12/14/2007).
Injury Report
No information available at this time (Updated 7/20/08).
Fantasy Analysis
When asked if Russell was OK, coach Mike Holmgren said, "I think so." "That's going to be a Sunday decision," Holmgren added. "He has a little pull in his abdomen. I think we are being a little conservative with him, but he's very important to us." Russell arrived with Grant in the offseason to replace the since-departed Michael Boulware and Ken Hamlin as starting safeties, after Seattle repeatedly allowed huge plays down the middle of the field last season. Russell has 57 tackles and one interception this season, but is merely a low-end Fantasy DB when healthy. (Updated 12/14/2007).
