Overview

• Zach Charbonnet, Devon Witherspoon, Julian Love and Nick Emmanwori are listed as doubtful, and coach Mike Macdonald said none are being considered for injured reserve, noting Charbonnet’s injury is a toe issue from the Steelers game.
• Seattle elevated running back Jacardia Wright and defensive back D’Anthony Bell from the practice squad and signed safety Jerrick Reed to the active roster to cover depth concerns.
• Leading receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba was added to the injury report as questionable with an illness, which could leave the Seahawks thin at wideout on Sunday.
• Oddsmakers have the Seahawks about a 7.5-point favorite, though simulations cited in betting coverage project a closer game and see value on New Orleans to cover.
• Previews highlight a run-first plan with an expanded workload for Kenneth Walker III and a defense allowing 17 points per game, while the Saints aim to bottle up the ground game and rely on Alvin Kamara’s matchup threat.