November 4, 2008 Lofa Tatupu, who missed Week 9 with a groin injury, is expected to return to practice Wednesday, according to the Seattle Times.
Our View:The team is yet to determine his status for Sunday's game at Miami. Tatupu is the anchor of the Seahawks' defense at middle linebacker, and they cannot afford to be without him while contending with Ronnie Brown and the Dolphins' solid ground attack.
November 2, 2008 K Brandon Coutu, QB Matt Hasselbeck, LB Lofa Tatupu, G Mansfield Wrotto, WR Deion Branch, TE Will Heller, DT Howard Green, and DE Patrick Kerney are all inactive for the Seahawks.
Our View:Seneca Wallace will make another start at quarterback in place of Hasselbeck. Tatupu is the anchor of the defense at middle linebacker, and Brian Westbrook and the Eagles' offense will benefit with him out of action. They will also catch a break without Kerney on the field, who is the Seahawks' top pass rusher.
October 31, 2008 The Seattle Times reports that Lofa Tatupu was in uniform at practice on Friday, but he did not participate. Holmgren said trainers worked him out before the team began practice at 11:45 on Friday morning. Tatupu suffered a groin injury against the 49ers, and Holmgren said the linebacker's status will depend upon how he feels Sunday.
Our View:Tatupu is one of the most important players on Seattle's defense and if he cannot go against Seattle, expect the defense to struggle.
October 30, 2008 Lofa Tatupu did not practice on Thursday but the Seahawks expect him to play on Sunday, according to the Seattle Tribune.
Our View:Tatupu is trying to come back from a concussion and he is big for Seattle's defense. So far in 2008 the linebacker has 41 tackles and a forced fumble.
October 28, 2008 Lofa Tatupu is not expected to play much this week while nursing a groin injury, but coach Mike Holmgren believes he will be ready to play Sunday against the Eagles, according to the Seattle Post-Intelligencer. Holmgren said, "I believe he'll be able to play in the game Sunday."
Our View:Tatupu is the anchor of the Seahawks' defense, as he racked up 41 tackles (29 solo) so far this season. He will have a tough assignment this week while dealing with Brian Westbrook and the Eagles' high-powered offense.
