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Ian Rapoport reported Geno Smith has to improve a lot in order to play in Week 15 against the Eagles on Monday night.

Related players: Drew Lock

Rapoport said there is a pretty good possibility that Lock makes the start against the Eagles on Monday night. Lock held his own against the 49ers last week, throwing for 269 yards, two TDs and two INTs, and does have a favorable matchup against an Eagles secondary that's been torched in recent weeks. We'll likely know more about Smith as the day goes on but as of now it looks like Lock could get the start.

Seahawks QB Geno Smith (groin) is questionable for Monday's game against the Eagles.

Smith was limited all week after missing Week 14 against the 49ers. If Smith can't go, it will be another week with Drew Lock at quarterback. Whoever is at quarterback should have a chance at a decent day. The Eagles have struggled against the pass in recent weeks and now will be without cornerback Darius Slay this week. It's unknown yet who will start in his place but that should provide a bump up for DK Metcalf which should in turn help either Smith or Lock.

Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith was sidelined for Week 14 by a groin injury suffered in practice. But there’s a chance he’ll be able to play against the Eagles next week.

Related players: Drew Lock

One of the things that helps Smith’s chances is the extra time Seattle will have to prepare for the matchup, which was recently flexed to Monday night. While that's good news for Smith, it's bad news for owners who may not have the luxury to wait out a game-time call. Owners counting on Smith are going to need a backup plan.

Geno Smith is questionable for Sunday. He has a new injury, "stumbling" over a teammate in practice Thursday.

Yes, Drew Lock is readying to start at the 49ers.

This isn't great news for Seahawks fantasy pieces, let alone Drew Lock as a fantasy option.
The last time we saw Lock with significant playing time was the final three games of the Broncos season in 2021. He would throw one touchdown and 560 yards on 82 pass attempts. He shouldn't be considered in any league type, if possible.

Panthers placed WR Laviska Shenault on injured reserve due to an ankle injury.

Shenault has continued to be a better real-life football asset than a fantasy one, rotating into the backfield on top of receiving and returning duties. This affects the Panthers more than it should effect any fantasy rosters.

It doesn't sound great for Seahawks RB Kenneth Walker to play Thursday night.

Related Players: Zach Charbonnet, DeeJay Dallas

Charbonnet had the RB1 role as expected last week, but the immediate returns weren't great, as he didn't hit double-digit half-PPR points for the second week in a row, despite his increased workload. He runs into another tough matchup in Dallas on TNF and then it's back to San Francisco to continue a brutal run of defenses. He should be considered a low-end RB2 if Walker misses again.

It looks like the Seahawks will be without running back Kenneth Walker again this week.

Walker missed last Thursday’s loss to the 49ers with an oblique injury and he missed his second straight practice on Tuesday.

Related players: Zach Charbonnet, DeeJay Dallas, Kenny McIntosh

The story said injury designations for the matchup with the Cowboys will come on Wednesday and the lack of work would make it a surprise to see Walker listed as anything other than out. Charbonnet should again see a bulk of the work at RB if Walker is out, but it's again not a great matchup.

Seahawks QB Geno Smith (elbow) is expected to start today vs. 49ers. Ken Walker (oblique) not expected to play.

Related Players: Drew Lock, Zach Charbonnet, DeeJay Dallas

In a difficult matchup, Smith is only in consideration in Superflex leagues, while Charbonnet should fill in as an RB2.

Geno Smith said he’s feeling “a little bit better” two days after suffering a triceps contusion, but he’s still in discomfort.

“I’ve had better days, but getting there.”

Related players: Drew Lock

Smith deferred to Pete Carroll on whether he’ll play Thursday and whether he’ll be rested until tomorrow. But, it sounds like Wednesday could be a big day as far as a better indication goes if Smith will be ready. Carroll originally had said the team felt good about Smith chances for Thursday night, but owners may have to wait until right before game time.

HC Pete Carroll later added on Geno Smith: "We really think he’s got a great chance to make it back."

Related players: Drew Lock

According to another Boyle post, Carroll said it will take a couple of days for Geno Smith's elbow to quiet down, but said, "There’s no structural issue there, but he’s got a sore elbow." Smith was listed as a non-participant for Monday's practice, but according to his coach could very well be on the field Thursday night against the 49ers. Of course, Smith did return to the game after Lock took over.