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The Seattle Seahawks looked battered in the secondary ahead of Week 7. There's now new NFL injury updates involving Devon Witherspoon and Julian Love before facing the Houston Texans .
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Both defenders are questionable ahead of Sunday, per ESPN NFL insider Adam Schefter on Saturday evening .
They're among four notable injuries alongside linebacker Derick Hall and tackle Josh Jones . But Seattle is on the brink of being down two pivotal defensive backs against C.J. Stroud and company.
Witherspoon last played on Sept. 25 — grabbing nine tackles and 0.5 sacks against the San Francisco 49ers . That was also the last time Love played (tallied six tackles).
Seahawks favored vs. Texans despite Devon Witherspoon , Julian Love news
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Head coach Mike Macdonald is leading the 'Hawks in this Monday Night Football clash.
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He's bringing what's called a vulnerable Seahawks secondary against the All-Pro Stroud . The QB is already fresh off earning AFC Offensive Player of the Week honors after dominating the Baltimore Ravens .
Seattle became decimated with injuries in its contest against the Jacksonville Jaguars . Riq Woolen became one more notable injury concern before facing the Jags.
The Seahawks, however, knocked off the rising Jaguars 20-12 behind Sam Darnold throwing two touchdowns and Jaxon Smith-Njigba hitting 162 yards on eight catches in the road win.
Seattle is facing this weakened unit: Houston's offensive line, labeled the area the Seahawks must exploit to top the Texans . Houston has shown flawed pass protection that Macdonald will attempt to test under the MNF lights.
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The Seahawks are currently 3.5-point favorites to win.
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