Player Notes

INSIDE SLANT · Dec 27, 2018

NFL Team Report - Green Bay PackersPackers a different team since season's start The Green Bay Packers and Detroit Lions will meet for the second time this season, but the teams that will be playing for pride on Sunday at Lambeau Field will hardly resemble the teams that battled at Ford Field on Oct. 7. Of the Packers' 11 defensive starters that day, four are on injured reserve (defensive tackles ...

Seattle Seahawks Penny, Rashaad · Dec 27, 2018

RB Rashaad Penny, who sat out two games with a sore knee, was a full participant in Wednesday's practice and the Seahawks expect him to be ready to suit up on Sunday as long as he makes it through the week without any hitches.

Seattle Seahawks Sweezy, J.R. · Dec 27, 2018

LG J.R. Sweezy left Sunday's game with a foot injury. Head coach Pete Carroll simply called him "sore" and didn't have a timeline for his anticipated return, though if he's banged up, Seattle may choose to start Ethan Pocic in his place against Arizona.

Seattle Seahawks Ifedi, Germain · Dec 27, 2018

RT Germain Ifedi tweaked his groin late last week, but he returned to the practice field Wednesday and coach Pete Carroll said he thinks he should be able to return for the season finale.

Seattle Seahawks Wright, K.J. · Dec 27, 2018

LB K.J. Wright returned from a four-game absence due to a knee injury and played well in his first game back in action, finishing with two tackles and a pass defensed against the Chiefs. The Seahawks will still monitor him day-to-day, but he's expected to see plenty of snaps against the Cardinals on Sunday.

Seattle Seahawks King, Akeem · Dec 27, 2018

CB Akeem King, who was seldom-used early in the season, played 13 snaps as an additional defensive back for Seattle last weekend, performing well in coverage against Chiefs TE Travis Kelce. Coach Pete Carroll called him a "bright spot," indicating he's handled everything the Seahawks have thrown at him this year.

Houston Texans Coutee, Keke · Dec 27, 2018

WR Keke Coutee remains limited in practice because of his hamstring and he will remain a game time decision for Sunday.

Houston Texans Miller, Lamar · Dec 27, 2018

RB Lamar Miller is feeling better after injuring his ankle against the New York Jets that caused him to miss their last game against the Philadelphia Eagles. Expectations remain that he will be a game-time decision.

Houston Texans Tyson, Mike · Dec 27, 2018

S Mike Tyson remains in the concussion protocol and that required him to miss the last game. Tyson has experience at safety and he will be needed due to a depleted secondary due to injuries.

Houston Texans Hopkins, DeAndre · Dec 27, 2018

WR DeAndre Hopkins is dealing with an ankle injury that kept him out of practice all last week but he was still able to play against the Eagles. Hopkins worked out prior to the game to test out his ankle but as the game progressed, it was easy to see that his left ankle was bothering him.

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