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Friday, October 13, 2006

Will Alexander be ready for the Vikings?

Reigning NFL MVP Shaun Alexander will not play Sunday against the St. Louis Rams.
Alexander had a fracture in his left foot. The crack has diminished but not healed, making him questionable for the Vikings game on Oct. 22.
Given the massive contract they gave Alexander during the offseason, the Seahawks will not rush him back, especially since they are off to a solid 3-1 start.
Regardless, the Vikings are going to catch another break. They faced a hobbled Clinton Portis in the opener against the Washington Redskins; they beat the Carolina Panthers, who were without WR Steve Smith; and Lions receiver Roy Williams played only two plays last Sunday.
It'll be interesting to see how RB Maurice Morris does since the Vikings seriously considered signing him this offseason.
He struggled against the Chicago Bears, gaining just 35 yards on 11 carries. But Morris is an explosive runner and a good receiver out of the backfield.
The Seahawks other injuries:

* LG Floyd Womack (knee) remains out for Sunday's game against the Rams.

* WR Bobby Engram (illness) missed practice Thursday and might not be able to play.

* DE Joe Tafoya (knee) is out.

Otherwise, the Seahawks are pretty healthy for this key NFC West showdown. The Rams (4-1) lead by a half game because the Seahawks are coming off a bye. But Sunday's game is in St. Louis.

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