Nov 10, 2013; Atlanta, GA, USA; Seattle Seahawks running back Marshawn Lynch (24) is pushed out of bounds by Atlanta Falcons linebacker Paul Worrilow (55) during the second half at the Georgia Dome. The Seahawks defeated the Falcons 33-10. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports
The 2-7 Minnesota Vikings visit the 9-1 Seattle Seahawks, Sunday, November 17. Kick-off is at 3:25 CT from CenturyLink Field in Seattle, Washington. The game will be televised on FOX (visit 506 Sports to see what games are scheduled in your area).
Point Spread: Seattle – 12.5
Over/Under: 45.5
Injury Report:
Minnesota
| Erin Henderson | LB | Illness | Full Participation in Practice | Probable |
| Fred Evans | DT | Knee | Limited Participation in Practice | Questionable |
| Letroy Guion | DT | Chest | Did Not Participate In Practice | Out |
| Jamarca Sanford | S | Groin | Full Participation in Practice | Probable |
| Rhett Ellison | TE | Ankle | Limited Participation in Practice | Questionable |
| Matt Asiata | RB | Shoulder | Limited Participation in Practice | Doubtful |
| Kyle Rudolph | TE | Foot | Did Not Participate In Practice | Out |
| Phil Loadholt | T | Concussion | Full Participation in Practice | Probable |
| Christian Ponder | QB | left Shoulder | Limited Participation in Practice | Probable |
| Adrian Peterson | RB | Groin | Did Not Participate In Practice | Probable |
| Charlie Johnson | G | Elbow | Limited Participation in Practice | Probable |
| Chad Greenway | LB | Wrist | Full Participation in Practice | Probable |
| Chris Cook | CB | Hamstring | Full Participation in Practice | Probable |
| Jerome Felton | RB | Back | Full Participation in Practice | Probable |
| Greg Jennings | WR | Achilles | Limited Participation in Practice | Probable |
Seattle
| Tony McDaniel | DT | Hamstring | Full Participation in Practice | Questionable |
| Max Unger | C | Concussion | Full Participation in Practice | Probable |
| Jeremy Lane | CB | Thigh | Full Participation in Practice | Probable |
| Marshawn Lynch | RB | Knee | Full Participation in Practice | Probable |
| Richard Sherman | CB | Hip | Full Participation in Practice | Probable |
| Chris Clemons | DE | Not Injury Related | Full Participation in Practice | Probable |
| Breno Giacomini | T | Knee | Full Participation in Practice | Probable |
| Red Bryant | DE | Concussion | Full Participation in Practice | Probable |
| Brandon Browner | CB | Groin | Did Not Participate In Practice | Out |
| Bruce Irvin | LB | Shoulder | Full Participation in Practice | Probable |
| Derrick Coleman | RB | Hamstring | Full Participation in Practice | Probable |
| Heath Farwell | LB | Knee | Full Participation in Practice | Probable |
| Percy Harvin | WR | Hip | Full Participation in Practice | Probable |
| Kam Chancellor | S | Hip | Full Participation in Practice | Probable |
| Jeron Johnson | S | Hamstring | Full Participation in Practice | Probable |
| Jordan Hill | DT | Biceps | Full Participation in Practice | Probable |
Preview
The Vikings face a tough test in Seattle against the team currently favored to represent the NFC in the Super Bowl. Minnesota finally snapped their losing streak last week against Washington, and are now hoping to get on a roll. Christian Ponder played arguably the best game of his career last Thursday but had to leave with an injured shoulder. Ponder is expected to play against Seattle, with a harness on his injured arm.
Ponder and the Vikings will go up against a Seattle defense that is among the most fearsome in the NFL. If the Seahawks have a weakness it’s in their run defense, a potential Achilles heel the Vikes hope Adrian Peterson can exploit. The Vikings may have trouble passing it against a Seattle unit that is solid up front and in the back end.
Offensively, the Seahawks feature a power running game led by Marshawn Lynch, and have in Russell Wilson a true dual-threat quarterback. The Vikes need to contain Wilson, who does some of his best work while scrambling. Golden Tate is the #1 receiving weapon for Wilson. The Seahawks also figure to have back Percy Harvin, though in a limited role.
The Harvin storyline adds an extra level of intrigue to a game that on paper looks like a laugher in the making. Can Christian Ponder get it done against that big-time Seattle pass defense? Can the Vikings rein in Russel Wilson and that Seattle offense? What role will Percy Harvin play against his old team?
Prediction: Seattle 31, Minnesota 10
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