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Posted: 11/13/2009 11:16am et

Updating a previous item, Eric D. Williams, of the Tacoma News Tribune, reports the team's rushing attack ranks 30th in the NFL, averaging 84.5 yards per game. The team may choose to use a short passing game to keep the offense moving. QB Matt Hasselbeck threw the ball 51 times during the team's Week 9 game. Head coach Jim Mora said, "I think, really, in the long term, you have to be able to run the football. But I want us to have some success. If success means giving the ball to Matt, and saying, 'Hey, here you go. Go make plays,' then that's what we'll do."

The Huddle Take: Julius Jones hasn't been very effective running the ball, but Seattle backs had 17 receptions for 170 yards last week—a perfect example of how the West Coast offense uses the short pass essentially as a running game. It isn't exactly how Greg Knapp might want to do it, but with a beat up offensive line and no real go-to back it may be the recipe that works for the Seahawks.

Posted: 11/6/2009 6:46pm et

Seattle Seahawks QB Matt Hasselbeck (rib) practiced in full Friday, Nov. 6. He is listed as probable for Week 9 and is expected to play.

The Huddle Take: Hasselbeck will be good to go, and he has a great matchup this week at home against the Lions.

Posted: 11/6/2009 10:51am et

Eric Williams, of the Tacoma News Tribune, reports Seattle Seahawks QB Matt Hasselbeck said the healing process for his rib injury has been slowed by coming back from the injury early. Hasselbeck added that he is getting better each week. He said, "One of the things when you come back early from an injury when you really shouldn't probably, you add on some healing time. You probably add on, create some other nagging things. I think that's probably the case. But I hope that I can get there."

The Huddle Take: It certainly hasn't helped Hasselbeck's healing process that he no longer has All Pro left tackle Walter Jones protecting his blind side. That alone puts Hasselbeck at risk of failing to finish the season; Hass's fantasy owners should have a backup plan or at minimum Seneca Wallace on speed dial.

Posted: 11/4/2009 11:13pm et

Seattle Seahawks QB Matt Hasselbeck (rib) was limited in practice Wednesday, Nov. 4.

The Huddle Take: Hasselbeck continues to rebound from the rib injury that had sidelined him for a few weeks. He has a great matchup against the Lions in Week 9 so fantasy owners should consider him a solid starting option. His injury is not likely to keep him out of action this week.

Posted: 10/30/2009 10:30pm et

Seattle Seahawks QB Matt Hasselbeck (ribs) practiced Friday, Oct. 30. He is listed as probable for Week 8 and will play.

The Huddle Take: Hasselbeck has shown no ill effects of the rib injury he suffered a few weeks ago and appears to be returning to form for the Seahawks. Fantasy owners looking for a solid sleeper quarterback for the second half of the season should look no further than Hasselbeck. Seattle has a very favorable schedule and has one of the best ease of passing schedules for the remainder of the season.

Posted: 10/18/2009 10:19pm et

The Associated Press reports Seattle Seahawks QB Matt Hasselbeck went 10-for-29 for 112 yards and one interception in Week 6. He was sacked five times in the game.

The Huddle Take: Hasselbeck had a tough game and was harrassed and hurried by the Arizona defense all day. Fantasy owners should certainly expect better days than this from Hasselbeck as he is clearly a No. 2 quarterback with the potential of posting No. 1 quarterback numbers. His schedule for the remainder of the season is very favorable which makes him a valuable commodity in fantasy leagues going forward.

Posted: 10/16/2009 3:45pm et

Seahawks.com reports Seattle Seahawks QB Matt Hasselbeck (rib) said he does not think his rib injury will be a big concern in Week 6.

The Huddle Take: Run Hasselbeck without hesitation against Arizona and he should reward you with big numbers.

Posted: 10/16/2009 11:03am et

Seattle Seahawks QB Matt Hasselbeck was limited in practice Thursday, Oct. 15, and he will likely play Week 6.

The Huddle Take: Hasselbeck is still dealing with soreness from the broken ribs that sidelined him earlier this season. However, he looked healthy last week in throwing four touchdown passes and there's no reason to expect him to miss this week's tilt.

Posted: 10/11/2009 9:52pm et

The Associated Press reports Seattle Seahawks QB Matt Hasselbeck was 18-for-30 for 241 yards with four touchdown passes Week 5.

The Huddle Take: Hasselbeck returned to the starting linuep with a vengenance and led his Seahawks to a 41-0 demolishing of the Jacksonville Jaguars. The Seattle quarterback showed no signs of rust resulting from the rib injury that has sidelined him for the last few weeks. If he can stay healthy then consider Hasselbeck a solid starting option with upside.

Posted: 10/9/2009 11:13pm et

Seattle Seahawks QB Matt Hasselbeck (rib) practiced Friday, Oct. 9. He is probable for Week 5 and it appears he is ready to go.

The Huddle Take: Hasselbeck has looked good this season before his recent rib injury and has bounced back nicely from a dismal 2008 campaign. Fantasy owners may want to give the Seattle quarterback a week to settle back in unless your other quarterback is injured also or on a bye this week.