The Facts:
Hasselbeck will not practice this week after suffering an "unusual" hip injury while crossing the goal line on his touchdown run during a 38-15 road defeat to the Tampa Bay Bucs.
Reported by ESPN.com
Fantasy Football Diehards Line:
According to ESPN.com's Mike Sando, the team will prepare Charlie Whitehurst to start the game. A decision on Hasselbeck will not be made until the end of the week. Hasselbeck's injury was a non-contact injury to an unspecified muscle that rarely gets injured, according to Carroll. As Sando suggested, Carroll probably will not reveal much more before Wednesday. At least Whitehurst will get a full week of practices, which could leave him better prepared for the game if needed. ... Stay tuned.
Profile