It appears from multiple sources that Marshawn Lynch will play this weekend at home against the Carolina Panthers. Earlier today the Seahawks waived practice squad running back Rod Smith and wide out B.J. Daniels. These moves certainly hint at re-activating Lynch for the upcoming game.
The Seahawks are in a unique situation now. Let’s pause for a moment and believe that Lynch is back at 100% healthy.
Lynch is one of the best running backs in the league, therefore it would be sensible to play him, however in his absence Thomas Rawls has amassed 321 yards over three games, including last week’s amazing 169 yards on 23 carries for 7.