CHRIS CARSON NEWS

Sitting out Thursday Carson (neck) is listed as inactive Thursday against the Rams.

Impact Carson popped up on the Seahawks' injury report Tuesday, when he failed to practice due to a sore neck. It's apparently an issue that he deals with occasionally, and when it flares up, like it did this week, he won't be able to go, per Jordan Schultz of ESPN. The injury isn't expected to be a long-term thing, but the team will give Carson extra time to get healthy before its next game Sunday, Oct. 17 at Pittsburgh. In the meantime, Alex Collins is slated to get the bulk of the early down reps out of Seattle's backfield, with Travis Homer and DeeJay Dallas on hand for complementary work.

OCTOBER 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Seahawks RB Chris Carson (neck) will not play vs. Rams on Thursday  Seattle running back Chris Carson will not play against Los Angeles on "Thursday Night Football."

OCTOBER 7, 2021 • NFL.COM

Unlikely to play Thursday Carson (neck) isn't expected to play Thursday against the Rams, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Impact The Seahawks will make it official once they release their list of inactives 90 minutes before Thursday's 8:20 p.m. ET kickoff, but with Carson sidelined Alex Collins figures to get the early down work out of the backfield, while Travis Homer and DeeJay Dallas are available for change-of-pace reps.

OCTOBER 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Likely game-time call Thursday Carson (neck) is 50/50 to suit up for Thursday's game against the Rams, Brady Henderson of ESPN.com reports.

Impact With the Seahawks working on a short week, they may be without their top running back after his neck recently flared up. Carson is dealing with a lot of discomfort, and his availability appears as if it'll come down to how he fares in a pre-game warmup. A game-time call thus is likely, which will be known about 90 minutes before Thursday's 8:20 p.m. ET kickoff. If Carson sits or is limited, Alex Collins is the prime candidate to handle early down reps, while Travis Homer and DeeJay Dallas would be available for change-of-pace duties.

OCTOBER 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

FANTASY PLAYS: Players to start and sit for NFL Week 5

The Carolina Panthers’ defense started the season hot, but were a little less scary last week against Dak Prescott and the Dallas Cowboys

OCTOBER 7, 2021 • Associated Press

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OCTOBER 6, 2021 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Status in question for Thursday Carson (neck) is questionable for Thursday's game against the Rams, Adam Caplan of SiriusXM NFL Radio reports.

Impact Carson showed up suddenly on Seattle's practice report Tuesday as a non-participant due to a neck injury. With the team preparing to play two games in the span of five days, the Seahawks may be without one of the primary playmakers Week 5. If Carson is unable to go Thursday, coach Pete Carroll seems poised to turn to Alex Collins for early down work, with Travis Homer and DeeJay Dallas on hand for complementary reps.

OCTOBER 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Rams look to rebound from first loss facing rival Seahawks

The Seattle Seahawks host the Los Angeles Rams in a key NFC West showdown on Thursday night

OCTOBER 6, 2021 • Associated Press

Misses practice with neck injury Carson didn't practice Tuesday due to a neck injury, Gregg Bell of The Tacoma News Tribune reports.

Impact Carson has out-snapped (122-93) and out-touched (60-25) the rest of the Seahawks backfield combined through four games en route to 261 yards from scrimmage and three total touchdowns. With an injury emerging two days before a Week 5 showdown against the Rams, a cloud now hangs over the statuses of Carson and the rest of the Seattle running backs. If Carson is limited or not able to play in Thursday's contest, Alex Collins likely would be the biggest beneficiary after turning 36 offensive snaps into 14 touches for 86 total yards and a rushing score over the last two outings.

OCTOBER 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Seahawks manage to end skid, but real test comes this week

The Seattle Seahawks avoided their first three-game losing streak in a decade by beating a division foe on the road and yet still didn’t prove much in the process

OCTOBER 4, 2021 • Associated Press

Unproductive with modest workload Carson ran for 30 yards on 13 carries against San Francisco on Sunday, adding a one-yard reception on one target.

Impact Carson didn't appear to deal with an injury or any other complication Sunday, yet his workload was capped at 14 touches from scrimmage in a game where backup runner Alex Collins saw 10 carries and two targets. Not just that, but Collins was significantly more productive, producing 44 yards and a touchdown on the ground to go with two receptions for 34 yards. It's possible that the Seahawks were looking to contain Carson's workload in anticipation of facing the Rams on a short week Thursday, but this was his third game in a row with 13 carries, and if Collins continues to make his presence felt it probably wouldn't be good for Carson's fantasy interests.

OCTOBER 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

FANTASY PLAYS: Players to start and sit for NFL Week 4

Kirk Cousins plays a Cleveland Browns team that is just 16th in adjusted fantasy points per drop-back against quarterbacks and is playing in a dome, which is more conducive to big...

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021 • Associated Press

Fantasy football Week 4 lineups: Start Chris Carson and sit Diontae Johnson With so many unforeseeable factors affecting fantasy production, expect turmoil — especially this week. Here's your start/sit for Week 4.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021 • SUN-SENTINEL.COM

Chris Carson's Best Runs Against Vikings Week 3 Watch all of Seattle Seahawks running back Chris Carson's best runs against the Minnesota Vikings in Week 3 of the 2021 season.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021 • SEAHAWKS.COM

Chris Carson Shoots Through The Gap For A 30-Yard TD The Seattle Seahawks offensive line creates an opening for RB Chris Carson who runs past the Vikings defense for a 30-yard touchdown

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021 • SEAHAWKS.COM

Saints' Kamara, Rams' Kupp among best bets to score

It’s already Week 4, and there are a lot of unknowns in the NFL these days, but these players are as close to a sure thing in fantasy as you can get

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021 • Associated Press

After 1-2 start, Seahawks facing season-defining stretch

Throughout the moments when it seemed the Seattle Seahawks were headed for a downfall over the past decade, they’ve found a way to navigate those potential tipping points into thei...

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021 • Associated Press

Cousins, Vikings cruise 30-17, end skid vs. Seahawks

The Minnesota Vikings accelerated past Seattle 30-17 for their first win over the Seahawks in 12 years

SEPTEMBER 26, 2021 • Associated Press

Seahawks RB Chris Carson Scores 30-yard Touchdown vs. Minnesota Vikings Week Three "What a run by Carson, 30 yards for a touchdown." Chris Carson races in for a 30-yard touchdown in the second quarter.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2021 • SEAHAWKS.COM

Instant Lookback: Chris Carson Runs Through End Zone For 30-yard Touchdown. Running back Chris Carson shoots into the end zone for a 30-yard touchdown.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2021 • SEAHAWKS.COM

Chris Carson finds another gear on speedy 30-yard TD sprint Seattle Seahawks running back finds another gear on his speedy 30-yard touchdown run.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2021 • NFL.COM

FANTASY PLAYS: Players to start and sit for NFL Week 3

Justin Herbert has yet to put up a big fantasy outing, but it could be on the way

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021 • Associated Press

Titans' Henry, Seahawks' Lockett among best bets to score

Week 3 is here and with it comes a bevy of potentially fruitful matchups

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021 • Associated Press

Seahawks silenced as big leads disappear in loss to Titans

Pete Carroll was sullen, almost in a state of disbelief

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021 • Associated Press

Scores twice in loss Carson rushed 13 times for 31 yards and two touchdowns in Sunday's 33-30 loss to the Titans.

Impact The Seahawks shifted to a pass-heavy game plan Sunday, but Carson was the clear lead back, logging 13 of the team's 14 running-back carries. He wasn't effective with his limited touches, recording 2.4 yards per carry. However, he cashed in with two goal-line scores. The Seahawks will travel to Minnesota for a Week 3 showdown next.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE