The Seahawks would never say that they would prefer to have backup Seneca Wallace in over starter Matt Hasselbeck, but Wallace does provide something against the Eagles' blitzing defense that Hasselbeck does not: mobility.
--When the teams met last year in Philadelphia, linebacker Lofa Tatupu had three interceptions, including one in the final minute that preserved the 28-24 victory.
The Seattle Seahawks' Jekyll and Hyde pass rush will take a severe hit this week when Pro Bowl defensive end Patrick Kerney will likely miss Sunday's game against the Philadelphia Eagles.
With All-Pro Brian Westbrook back in the lineup and Donovan McNabb scrambling and making plays, the Philadelphia Eagles look like they can make a run for the playoffs.
The Seattle Seahawks still don't know when injured quarterback Matt Hasselbeck will return, and the issue apparently is enough of a concern that they sent him back down to Los Angeles to see the specialist who discovered the bulging disk in his back.
Seahawks quarterback Matt Hasselbeck said Tuesday a doctor has not cleared him to play because of a leg problem stemming from bulging disk in his back.
The Seattle Seahawks still don't know when injured quarterback Matt Hasselbeck will return, and the issue apparently is enough of a concern that they sent him back down to Los Angeles to see the specialist who discovered the bulging disk in his back.
Matt Hasselbeck has returned to Los Angeles for a second visit to a back surgeon, and Seahawks coach Mike Holmgren says Seneca Wallace remains Seattle's starting quarterback for now.