Seattle Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald was cautiously optimistic when discussing the knee damage sustained by operating again Zach Charbonnet in Saturday’s NFC divisional-round win towards the San Francisco 49ers.
Charbonnet was injured within the second quarter after being tackled on a third-and-short alternative. He was sluggish to his ft and favored his left knee earlier than heading to the sideline. He didn’t return, ending with 5 carries for 20 yards.
“Optimistic with Charbs,” Macdonald stated after the top-seeded Seahawks’ 41-6 rout of the visiting 49ers. “We have got to get a picture and stuff, however early indications are hopefully it is OK structurally. However you by no means know with these items, however he wasn’t capable of come again, clearly.”
Whether or not Charbonnet is ready to play in subsequent week’s NFC Championship Sport is unknown. The Seahawks, who will play within the convention title recreation for the primary time because the 2014 season, will host the winner of Sunday’s contest between the Los Angeles Rams and host Chicago Bears.
Kenneth Walker III, who led the Seahawks in carries (221) and speeding yards (1,027) throughout the common season, totaled 116 yards on the bottom and three touchdowns on Saturday.
Charbonnet, 25, rushed for 730 yards and 12 touchdowns in 16 video games throughout the common season.
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