Carson (neck) has been ruled out for Sunday's game in Pittsburgh, Bob Condotta of The Seattle Times reports.

EDGE Analysis

Coach Pete Carroll was optimistic earlier in the week, but the sentiment faded after Carson missed practice Thursday when he'd previously been scheduled to return (according to Carroll). With Carson out last week, Alex Collins got 15 carries and three targets on 71 percent snap share in a 26-17 loss to the Rams. The Seahawks figure to lean on Collins again this Sunday night, though DeeJay Dallas and Travis Homer could also have roles. It'll be a tough matchup, facing the Steelers defense with Geno Smith replacing an injured Russell Wilson (finger) under center.

Carson (neck) didn't practice for a second consecutive day Thursday, John Boyle of the Seahawks' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

When relaying to Michael-Shawn Dugar of The Athletic that Carson wouldn't practice Wednesday, coach Pete Carroll said the running back would return to the field Thursday, but that didn't come to pass. This may be a worrisome sign for Carson, who is dealing with a neck issue that flared up prior to last Thursday's game against the Rams and kept him on the sideline. Until he rejoins his teammates in drills, he doesn't seem like a great candidate to be available Sunday in Pittsburgh. If Carson remains in street clothes this weekend, Alex Collins would serve as Seattle's lead running back while DeeJay Dallas and Travis Homer mix in behind him.

Carson (neck) isn't practicing Wednesday but is scheduled for a return Thursday, Michael-Shawn Dugar of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Coach Pete Caroll said Monday that Carson had taken "a big turn" over the weekend, with his sore neck apparently improving a few days after the Seahawks lost QB Russell Wilson to a finger injury in the 26-17 loss to Los Angeles last Thursday. The team may now try to run the ball more, though perhaps with fewer scoring opportunities if backup QB Geno Smith can't keep the ship afloat. Alex Collins got the start and 71 percent snap share last week with Carson out, but DeeJay Dallas and Travis Homer also had small roles, and Carroll even said last Friday that Rashaad Penny (IR - calf) could be back in time for Sunday's game against the Steelers. It isn't clear if Penny still has a shot to play, but Carson apparently does. An 8:20 p.m. ET kickoff will complicate things for fantasy managers if Carson's availability comes down to a game-time decision.

Carson's neck improved this weekend, which could put him in line to return for Sunday's game at Pittsburgh, Curtis Crabtree of Sports Radio 950 KJR Seattle reports.

EDGE Analysis

Coach Pete Carroll said Carson took "a big turn" with his sore neck but also added, "We'll see how it goes," as it pertains to the running back's potential to play, per Michael-Shawn Dugar of The Athletic. In Carson's place last Thursday against the Rams, Alex Collins logged 71 percent of the offensive snaps on his way to 17 touches for 72 yards from scrimmage. Meanwhile, reserve backs DeeJay Dallas and Travis Homer combined for a 33.8 percent share of those plays, resulting in eight touches for 57 total yards. Assuming Carson recovers enough to handle his customary workload Sunday, he'll push each of Collins, Dallas and Homer down the depth chart.

Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll labeled Carson (neck) as day-to-day Friday and wouldn't commit to the running back being available for the team's Week 6 game in Pittsburgh, Bob Condotta of The Seattle Times reports.

EDGE Analysis

Before being inactive for Thursday's 26-17 loss to the Rams, Carson was listed as questionable and was believed to be a true game-time decision for that contest, but Carroll's comments suggest that the running back may not have been that close to playing. In any case, Carson's sore neck isn't expected to be a long-term concern, and he should benefit from the longer turnaround for the Week 6 game, which will take place Oct. 17. Assuming Carson is able to get back on the practice field in some capacity for the Seahawks' first official Week 6 session next Wednesday, he should put himself on track to play in Pittsburgh.

Carson (neck) is listed as inactive Thursday against the Rams.

EDGE Analysis

Carson popped up on the Seahawks' injury report Tuesday, when he failed to practice due to a sore neck. It's apparently an issue that he deals with occasionally, and when it flares up, like it did this week, he won't be able to go, per Jordan Schultz of ESPN. The injury isn't expected to be a long-term thing, but the team will give Carson extra time to get healthy before its next game Sunday, Oct. 17 at Pittsburgh. In the meantime, Alex Collins is slated to get the bulk of the early down reps out of Seattle's backfield, with Travis Homer and DeeJay Dallas on hand for complementary work.

Carson (neck) isn't expected to play Thursday against the Rams, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

EDGE Analysis

The Seahawks will make it official once they release their list of inactives 90 minutes before Thursday's 8:20 p.m. ET kickoff, but with Carson sidelined Alex Collins figures to get the early down work out of the backfield, while Travis Homer and DeeJay Dallas are available for change-of-pace reps.

Carson (neck) is 50/50 to suit up for Thursday's game against the Rams, Brady Henderson of ESPN.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

With the Seahawks working on a short week, they may be without their top running back after his neck recently flared up. Carson is dealing with a lot of discomfort, and his availability appears as if it'll come down to how he fares in a pre-game warmup. A game-time call thus is likely, which will be known about 90 minutes before Thursday's 8:20 p.m. ET kickoff. If Carson sits or is limited, Alex Collins is the prime candidate to handle early down reps, while Travis Homer and DeeJay Dallas would be available for change-of-pace duties.

Carson (neck) is questionable for Thursday's game against the Rams, Adam Caplan of SiriusXM NFL Radio reports.

EDGE Analysis

Carson showed up suddenly on Seattle's practice report Tuesday as a non-participant due to a neck injury. With the team preparing to play two games in the span of five days, the Seahawks may be without one of their primary playmakers Week 5. If Carson is unable to go Thursday, coach Pete Carroll seems poised to turn to Alex Collins for early down work, with Travis Homer and DeeJay Dallas on hand for complementary reps.

Carson didn't practice Tuesday due to a neck injury, Gregg Bell of The Tacoma News Tribune reports.

EDGE Analysis

Carson has out-snapped (122-93) and out-touched (60-25) the rest of the Seahawks backfield combined through four games en route to 261 yards from scrimmage and three total touchdowns. With an injury emerging two days before a Week 5 showdown against the Rams, a cloud now hangs over the statuses of Carson and the rest of the Seattle running backs. If Carson is limited or not able to play in Thursday's contest, Alex Collins likely would be the biggest beneficiary after turning 36 offensive snaps into 14 touches for 86 total yards and a rushing score over the last two outings.