Seahawks injury updates: There are way too many of these today

The Seattle Seahawks went into their Week 11 match against the Philadelphia Eagles looking really healthy and then they went on to win 26-15, so of course there has to be some bad news, right? Let’s take a look:

• C.J. Prosise had Seattle’s longest play of the season (72 yards) then went out with a new injury. Pete Carroll said after the game that it’s a “scapula” issue and that he would be out “awhile.” Expect a fractured scapula to keep him out at least six weeks, meaning there’s a chance they keep him on the active roster in hopes for a playoff return. If the Seahawks managed to win a top-two seed (they’re in good shape so far at 7-2-1) then that means it will be approximately eight weeks before their first playoff game. Prosise could conceivably be ready by then, depending on Monday’s update.
• Earl Thomas left with a hamstring injury and did not return. Hamstring injuries suck if only because the “timetable” is so unpredictable. Thomas could miss no time or he could just be week-to-week for weeks and not return. He’s never missed a start in his career.
• Troymaine Pope made his Seattle debut and then left with a high ankle sprain and did not return. The high ankle sprain doomed some other Seahawks players this season. With Prosise and Pope out, the team will need to sign a couple running backs. Alex Collins should be active next week, barring something somewhat shocking, while the team will need to look for a “third down back” type. CJ Spiller is with the New York Jets right now.
• DeShawn Shead also left with a hamstring injury and did not return. Same sentiment as Thomas above.
• Neiko Thorpe left the game with cramps.

The Seahawks play in Tampa Bay next Sunday afternoon.