Fantasy enthusiasts from east to west are waiting to find out which running back -- Thomas Rawls or Christine Michael -- plays the workhorse role for Seattle on Sunday against the Dolphins. Before that Week 1 encounter unfolds, however, the Seahawks have issues to address up front.
NFL Media Insider Ian Rapoport reported that first-round guard Germain Ifedi suffered a high-ankle sprain in Wednesday's practice, per a source informed of the situation. The injury is expected to knock the rookie out a "few weeks," Rapoport was told.
The loss forces Seattle to tinker with an already untested line. One potential answer is backup J'Marcus Webb, who primarily plays tackle but has experience at guard. Webb sent out an Instagram post on Thursday that suggested he could see action against Miami.
Third-rounder Rees Odhiambo is another option -- and it's possible both could see snaps against the 'Fins as coach Pete Carroll determines the best combination going forward.
Quarterback Russell Wilson is no stranger to playing behind undermanned, injury-riddled lines. Somehow the Seahawks have always made it work.
Until we see it on film, we refuse to panic about lineup changes in Seattle. Losing Ifedi is a headache, but Michael and Rawls are primed to do damage as one of the most promising combination of runners in the NFC. The duo will be tested right away, though, against a loaded Miami line.
