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Some clarity on Chris Carson's upcoming neck surgery: HC Pete Carroll said his understanding is that Carson has a disc issue that needs to be fused.

Related players: Alex Collins, Rashaad Penny, DeeJay Dallas, Travis Homer

The tweet went on to quote Carroll: "That’s a surgery that can get him back somewhere late in the spring. That’s what I’ve heard. So we’ll see what happens with that." We reported earlier today the team was prepared to use a committee in Week 11 instead of a bigger workload for Collins, but Penny injured his hamstring on his first run and the team split reps with Collins and Dallas for the most part. It looks like the Seattle backfield is going to come with risks for the rest of the season in terms of workload. Penny's hamstring injury is said to be minor.

Rashaad Penny made his first career start Sunday and gained 18 yards on the first play, but he hurt his hamstring and only played seven more snaps.

Related players: Alex Collins, Travis Homer, DeeJay Dallas

The story said the Seahawks wanted to go with a backfield committee, and that may have included Penny based on him getting the start. The story went on to say the team still did use a committee with Dallas and Collins (who's been their primary back since Chris Carson went down). Each played 18 of 49 snaps. Travis Homer played five snaps. Pete Carroll didn't have an update postgame on Penny's injury, the story went on to say. With Carson lost for the season, Penny could have fantasy value if he can get healthy, and stay healthy. However, with the Seahawks sinking in the standings, it could shift to a committee with an eye toward 2022.

Seattle has deployed a committee of backs behind Alex Collins since Chris Carson went down in Week 4. Last week against the Packers was the first week this season that less than three RBs saw snaps for the Seahawks. Travis Homer saw 31 snaps to Collins 30 snaps while Penny saw zero snaps for the first time in two weeks.

Facing a tough Arizona defense and allotting snaps to three to four players at the position makes it difficult to predict who might have success for this Seahawks' backfield.

Seahawks RB Chris Carson is expected to have season-ending neck surgery to take care of a lingering problem.

Related Players: Alex Collins, DeeJay Dallas, Travis Homer

A blow to an offense struggling to find consistency in the run game. Look for the same committee approach with mediocre success the rest of the 2021 season.

Bears WR Allen Robinson (ankle) is doubtful for Week 11's game against the Baltimore Ravens.

Related Players: Darnell Mooney, Marquise Goodwin, Cole Kmet, Damiere Byrd

This is an expectedly big loss for the Bears after showing signs of life on offense Week 9. Mooney is Justin Fields' favorite target, so Goodwin and Byrd would have to stand out to get targets.

Seahawks HC Pete Carroll told reporters Friday that RB Chris Carson (neck) will not play this week at Green Bay. "We don't feel like it's time yet, so we're going to keep him out," said Carroll.

Related Players: Alex Collins, DeeJay Dallas, Travis Homer

After a strong showing in practice, Carson will wait at least one more game. Look for Collins to lead the team in carries.

During his radio hit on KIRO 97.3 FM Friday, Seahawks HC Pete Carroll said that QB Russell Wilson (finger) will start Week 10 at Green Bay. Carroll also said WR D'Wayne Eskridge (concussion) is likely to play, while RB Chris Carson (neck) is a game-time decision.

Related Players: Geno Smith, Freddie Swain, Alex Collins, Travis Homer, DeeJay Dallas

The Seahawks offense survived without Russ and appear to be on their way to being full strength for the first time since Week 1.

Seahawks RB Chris Carson (neck) has been designated to return from Injured Reserve. He now has three weeks to be active or miss the remainder of the season.

Related Players: Alex Collins, Rashaad Penny, Travis Homer

Seattle could turn into a full-blown committee once Carson returns. The good news is his neck is in better condition than one month ago when it was mentioned he could miss the rest of this season.

Giants WR Sterling Shepard (quad) is expected to miss time, including Week 8 against the Las Vegas Raiders. The Giants have a Week 9 bye.

Related Players: John Ross, Collin Johnson

Injuries continue to plague the Giants skill positions. John Ross and Collin Johnson stand to benefit the most in three-wide sets assuming Shepard, Saquon Barkley, and Kenny Golladay miss Week 8.

Lions RBs D'Andre Swift (groin) and Jamaal Williams (groin) are once again questionable ahead of Week 8's game against the Philadelphia Eagles.

Like weeks prior, expect both to suit up for Detroit's limited offense.