Flowers is expected to start at left cornerback Sunday versus the 49ers following news that Shaquill Griffin (concussion/hamstring) has been ruled out, Curtis Crabtree of Sports Radio 950 KJR Seattle reports.

EDGE Analysis

Flowers started two games this season when Quinton Dunbar was unable to go, and now he's filling in for Griffin. The 49ers don't have any game-breaking wide receivers, especially with Deebo Samuel (hamstring) out, but Flowers will have his hands full with rookie Brandon Aiyuk and Kendrick Bourne. Over six games this season, Flowers has let up a 122.0 passer rating and a touchdown when targeted.

Flowers will start at cornerback Sunday against the Dolphins following news that Quinton Dunbar (knee) is inactive, Gregg Bell of The Tacoma News Tribune reports.

EDGE Analysis

The Seahawks' secondary has a severe injury bug with Dunbar, Jamal Adams (groin) and Lano Hill (back) all inactive in addition to Marquise Blair (torn ACL), who is done for the year. As a result, Flowers will return to outside cornerback where he was a full-time starter last season and look to cover DeVante Parker and Preston Williams. Flowers has struggled this season, however, allowing a 133.9 passer rating when targeted.

Flowers (hand) practiced fully Wednesday and will play in Sunday's game versus the Cowboys, Michael-Shawn Dugar of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Flowers has a dislocated finger, but it's not holding him back in practice. He could be in line for a starting role Sunday depending on Quinton Dunbar's (knee) availability. Even if Dunbar plays, Flowers could see an increase in his snap count as the potential nickel safety since S Marquise Blair (torn ACL) is out for the year.

Flowers dislocated his finger during Sunday's 35-30 win over the Patriots, Bob Condotta of The Seattle Times reports.

EDGE Analysis

Coach Pete Carroll said Flowers will play through this injury. Flowers lost the starting job to Quinton Dunbar anyway, so his reps have been limited. However, with Marquise Blair (knee) out for the season, the nickel safety job has opened up. Ugo Amadi is the favorite to secure the role, but Flowers played safety in college and could enjoy a bump in usage moving forward.

Flowers (ankle) will play in Sunday's game against the Falcons after being left off of Wednesday's injury report, John Boyle of the Seahawks' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

It's still unclear whether Flowers or Quinton Dunbar will start at cornerback in Week 1, and it's possible the two start out in a timeshare to begin the season. Flowers played safety at Oklahoma State but converted to cornerback when he was drafted by the Seahawks in 2018, and although there are still question marks, he's made steady improvements during his NFL career. This will be a defining season for the 25-year-old.

Coach Pete Carroll said that Flowers was held out of Sunday's practice due to "a slightly sprained ankle," John Boyle of the Seahawks' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Flowers doesn't currently appear in any danger of missing Week 1, but it'll be worth monitoring his return to practice. His main competition for the starting gig opposite Shaquill Griffin is Quinton Dunbar, who missed the early portion of training camp due to legal issues.

Flowers, who posted 11 tackles over two playoff games, finished the 2019 season with 82 tackles, eight pass breakups and three interceptions over 15 reguar-season games.

EDGE Analysis

Flowers -- a fifth-round pick in 2018 -- converted from safety to cornerback when he arrived in the NFL, and there have been predictable growing pains. Most noticeable is that he allowed three catches for 74 yards and two scores to Green Bay's Davante Adams in the divisional-round loss to the Packers. Of course, it's tough to track Adams in coverage, but it signals that he'll remain as the No. 2 corner behind Shaquill Griffin next year. The Seahawks could bring in competition through the draft or free agency during the offseason. Flowers is under his rookie contract for two more seasons.

Flowers (knee) doesn't have a designation for Sunday's divisional-round contest at Green Bay, John Boyle of the Seahawks' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Flowers was listed as a limited practice participant Thursday, but that clearly was maintenance-related, as the second-year cornerback put in a full showing to wrap up the week. His production has been consistent from game to game this season, with at least five tackles in 13 of 16 appearances (including playoffs).

Flowers was a limited participant at Thursday's practice due to a knee injury, John Boyle of the Seahawks' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Flowers was not listed on Wednesday's injury report, so it is unclear if his limited participation Thursday was due to precaution or a legitimate injury. Friday's practice session should give a better idea of Flowers' availability for Sunday's NFC divisional round.

Flowers tallied three tackles, a pass breakup and an interception in Monday's 37-30 win over the Vikings.

EDGE Analysis

Flowers and Shaquill Griffin did a solid job of shutting down Stefon Diggs, who recorded four catches for 25 yards. It was Flowers' interception on the first play of the fourth quarter that was a game-changer, though, as the Seahawks scored on the following drive to go up 17 points. The second-year pro has made major strides this season with 6.5 yards per target allowed compared to his 8.9 total last year.