The Facts: Following up on the previous item. ... Harvin will play for the Seahawks in Saturday's NFC divisional playoff game against the Saints after missing most of the season following hip surgery. HC Pete Carroll said Harvin would play following Thursday's practice.

Diehards Line: Carroll said there would be no limitations on how they can use Harvin, including being used on kickoff returns. ... Harvin has played in just one game this season, in Week 11 against Minnesota, after undergoing surgery to repair the labrum in his hip in early August. Harvin said there were a couple of setbacks following his lone game this season, but he impressed Carroll enough during a workout on Dec. 30 to avoid being put on injured reserve. And now, he has an opportunity to contribute this weekend.