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Panthers ruled out RB Miles Sanders for Sunday’s game vs. the Dolphins due to his shoulder injury.

Related Players: Chuba Hubbard, Raheem Blackshear, Laviska Shenault

Sanders has once again been one of the least-efficient backs in the league, while Hubbard has looked above-average on his limited touches. The latter should be considered an RB2 while the veteran misses time.

Geno Smith looked to be a bit limited upon returning and was moving gingerly on the knee. But he insists it's nothing major.

"I'm fine. I'm fine. God is good," he said.

Related players: Drew Lock

Smith missed two drives late in the second half, one was a touchdown which was led by Lock. Smith returned in the second half. The Seahawks have a bye in Week 5 so Smith will have some extra time to rest up for Week 6.

Seahawks WR DK Metcalf is questionable to return Sunday with a rib injury.

Metcalf has gone to the locker room. He has 34 yards on two catches to this point. The Seahawks may start getting rookie Jaxon Smith-Njigba, who has three targets as of early in the second quarter.

Update: Metcalf has returned to the game.

Panthers WR D.J. Chark (hamstring) is out for Sunday's opener vs. Atlanta. WR Adam Thielen (ankle) is questionable.

Related Players: Related Players: Jonathan Mingo, Laviska Shenault, Ihmir Smith-Marsette

Terrace Marshall has also been limited throughout the week. This could all translate to a much bigger role for rookie Jonathan Mingo, who had already been getting a lot of buzz through training camp. Depending on Thielen's status leading up to the game, Mingo could be in Flex consideration for deeper leagues.

Something to watch: Seahawks RB Kenneth Walker was limited for today’s practice with groin injury.

Related Players: Zach Charbonnet, DeeJay Dallas

Definitely something to keep an eye on, as Charbonnet would instantly be an RB2 option if Walker is forced to miss Week 1. The dreaded heavy rotation we've feared since the team grabbed Charbonnet in the second round may be in effect sooner rather than later.

For the Panthers, two starting WRs DJ Chark (hamstring) and Adam Thielen (ankle) did not participate in practice today.

Related Players: Jonathan Mingo, Laviska Shenault, Ihmir Smith-Marsette

Chark (hamstring) has been severely limited as well. Terrace Marshall has also been limited throughout the week. This could all translate to a much bigger role for rookie Jonathan Mingo, who had already been getting a lot of buzz through training camp. Depending on the statuses leading up to the game, Mingo could be in Flex consideration for deeper leagues.

Does not appear that Adam Thielen is going to practice today. He was limited yesterday with an ankle injury.

Related Players: Jonathan Mingo, Laviska Shenault, Ihmir Smith-Marsette

D.J. Chark (hamstring) has been severely limited as well. Terrace Marshall has also been limited throughout the week. This could all translate to a much bigger role for rookie Jonathan Mingo, who had already been getting a lot of buzz through training camp. Depending on the statuses leading up to the game, Mingo could be in Flex consideration for deeper leagues.

Another WR injury to monitor for the Panthers: Adam Thielen (ankle) was limited in practice today.

D.J. Chark (hamstring) didn't practice and Terrace Marshall (back) was limited.

Related Players: Jonathan Mingo, Laviska Shenault, Ihmir Smith-Marsette

This could all translate to a much bigger role for rookie Jonathan Mingo, who had already been getting a lot of buzz through training camp. Depending on statuses leading up to the game, Mingo could be in Flex consideration for deeper leagues.

Seahawks’ head coach Pete Carroll said he expects rookie first-round pick Jaxon Smith-Njigba, who underwent wrist surgery last month, to play Sunday’s opener vs. the Rams.

Related Players: DK Metcalf, Tyler Lockett

As it stands, the Seahawks arguably have the best 3-WR set in the NFL when they are all healthy. Smith-Njigba can be considered a Flex option in Week 1, while Geno Smith is set up for another great season.

Seahawks WR Jaxon Smith-Njigba is expected to begin the season on the active roster, source said.

JSN recently underwent surgery to repair a small broken bone in his wrist. While it's good news, Rapoport went on to say there is no word yet on his availability for Week 1, but avoiding IR/designated to return is a sign he'll play soon.