With regard to the chances of Metcalf (knee) being able to play this coming Sunday against the Rams, head coach Mike Macdonald relayed Monday that it's "looking optimistic," Michael-Shawn Dugar of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

The Seahawks plan to see how Metcalf looks when he's able return to practice and then go from there, but at this stage it looks like the wideout has a chance to play this weekend after being inactive Week 8. In Metcalf's absence in Seattle's loss to the Bills, Jake Bobo saw added snaps alongside Jaxon Smith-Njigba and Tyler Lockett.

Metcalf (knee) is inactive for Sunday's Week 8 matchup against the Bills.

EDGE Analysis

The star wideout was trending toward an absence throughout the week, having missed every practice of Week 8 prep after he sustained an MCL sprain late in the Week 7 win over the Falcons. With Metcalf's inactive status now official, Jaxon Smith-Njigba and Tyler Lockett are set to operate as the top two wide receiver targets for Geno Smith, while Kenneth Walker and Noah Fant could also be the beneficiaries of a slight bump in targets. Meanwhile, Metcalf will turn his attention toward a potential return to action in a key Week 9 divisional matchup against the Rams next Sunday.

Metcalf (knee) is listed as doubtful for Sunday's game versus the Bills, John Boyle of the Seahawks' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Metcalf emerged from this past Sunday's win in Atlanta with a minor MCL sprain that didn't allow him to practice Wednesday through Friday. Despite the lack of activity, head coach Mike Macdonald said that Metcalf playing Sunday is "not out of the question," but fantasy managers should begin preparing for the likelihood that the wideout misses the Week 8 contest. Assuming Metcalf is sidelined this weekend, Jaxon Smith-Njigba and Tyler Lockett should experience corresponding increases in target share, while Jake Bobo, Dareke Young and Laviska Shenault will be the other candidates to garner reps at wide receiver for the Seahawks.

Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald said Wednesday that Metcalf (knee) will miss Seattle's next two practices and then have his sprained MCL evaluated on Friday before the team makes a decision on his status for Sunday's game against the Bills, Michael-Shawn Dugar of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Metcalf's chances of suiting up Week 8 will rest largely on the extent of his participation at Friday's practice, and the Seahawks aren't expected to have any updates on the star wide receiver's health until then. The wideout reportedly suffered a Grade 1 MCL sprain during Seattle's win over Atlanta last Sunday, and he could be at risk of missing his first game of the season this weekend versus Buffalo. If Metcalf is sidelined, Tyler Lockett and Jaxon Smith-Njigba will lead Seattle's receiver room, with Jake Bobo seeing more reps in three-receiver sets.

Coach Mike Macdonald confirmed Monday that Metcalf has a "minor MCL" sprain, John Boyle of the Seahawks' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Per the report, it doesn't look like a long-term injury for Metcalf, with Macdonald noting that the wideout will do everything he can to try to play Sunday against the Bills. In any case, added context regarding Metcalf's Week 8 status will arrive no later than Wednesday, when the Seahawks resume practice.

Metcalf (knee) suffered a sprained MCL in Sunday's win over Atlanta and is week-to-week, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

EDGE Analysis

Schefter reports it's a Grade 1 MCL sprain for the wideout. Metcalf exited Sunday's win over the Falcons early in the fourth quarter, finishing the day with a 4-99-1 line on seven targets. He was carted to the locker room, and coach Mike Macdonald said afterward that Metcalf's injury "doesn't look too bad," per John Boyle of the Seahawks' official site. If forced to miss game action, Jake Bobo would be next up for snaps in three-wide sets for Seattle and would be worth keeping an eye on in fantasy while playing in one of the most pass-heavy offenses.

Coach Mike Macdonald said Metcalf "banged his knee a little bit" during Sunday's 34-14 win in Atlanta, but the injury "doesn't look too bad," John Boyle of the Seahawks' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Metcalf exited this Week 7 matchup in the fourth quarter and eventually needed a cart to get to the locker room. Prior to his departure, he reeled in four of seven targets for 99 yards and one touchdown. Considering Macdonald's comments, Metcalf likely isn't in danger of missing any time, but Seattle likely will do its due diligence to ensure the health concern won't impact his availability moving forward.

Metcalf (knee) was carted to the locker room during Sunday's contest at Atlanta, Michael-Shawn Dugar of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

After the Seahawks deemed him questionable to return early in the fourth quarter, Metcalf was seen stretching out the knee in question before heading to the locker room on the cart. Without Metcalf's services, Jaxon Smith-Njigba and Tyler Lockett will headline the team's passing game, with Jake Bobo, Laviska Shenault and Dareke Young the other options at wide receiver.

Metcalf sustained a knee injury during Sunday's game in Atlanta.

EDGE Analysis

Prior to his exit early in the fourth quarter, Metcalf had hauled in four of seven targets for 99 yards, which was fueled by a 31-yard TD connection with QB Geno Smith. Looks will be up for grabs from Smith for the likes of Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Tyler Lockett, Jake Bobo, Laviska Shenault and Dareke Young for as long as Metcalf is sidelined.

Metcalf secured three of 11 targets for 48 yards in the Seahawks' 36-24 loss to the 49ers on Thursday night.

EDGE Analysis

Metcalf's team-high target share largely went for naught, as the star wideout was unremarkable outside of a 30-yard grab. The 2019 second-round pick put together three consecutive 100-yard tallies in Weeks 2-4, but he's now generated back-to-back sub-60-yard efforts over a four-day period. Metcalf's next opportunity to get back on track comes in a Week 7 road matchup against the Falcons on Sunday, Oct. 20.