The Seattle Seahawks will face an unusual challenge in their Thursday night game against the Chicago Bears, with Christmas Eve falling on a Wednesday evening that precedes the match. However, head coach Mike Macdonald and his team are focused on making the most of the limited preparation time.
“We’ve been good,” Macdonald said. “It’s an unorthodox week. But we’ve done a great job.” The key to preparing for such a short week is striking a balance between doing enough preparation without overdoing it, according to Macdonald. He emphasized the importance of simplicity and being prepared.
The Seahawks are currently out of playoff contention but still have a shot at winning the NFC West if other teams lose. Despite this, their focus remains on the upcoming game against the Bears.
The team is mostly healthy, but will be without key players Kenneth Walker III (ankle) and Brady Russell (foot), as well as K’Von Wallace (ankle). Zach Charbonnet is expected to start at running back in place of Walker, with Macdonald expressing full confidence in the player’s abilities.
Macdonald praised Charbonnet’s work ethic, saying “he’s the same guy every day, incredibly prepared, runs the ball tough.” With Walker out, Kenny McIntosh will likely have a bigger role, and Macdonald believes he has done well to earn his opportunities. The coach expects McIntosh to take advantage of this game.
The Seahawks are ready to face the Bears despite the unusual circumstances.
Source: https://www.seahawks.com/news/kenneth-walker-iii-out-other-seahawks-notes-ahead-of-thursday-s-game-at-chicago