The Facts: When Wilson was wheeled into surgery Friday, multiple doctors believed he would miss a minimum of six weeks. But by the time surgery was finished on Wilson's fractured right middle finger, doctors believed the Seattle Seahawks star quarterback had a realistic chance to make it back in four weeks, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter. "That's now the hope and, depending on some other factors, that's possible," one source told ESPN this weekend.

Diehards Line: The Seahawks and doctors agreed that a four-week timetable is a best-case scenario for Wilson, who suffered the injury in Thursday night's loss to the Los Angeles Rams. Wilson will miss next Sunday night's game in Pittsburgh against the Steelers, followed by home games against the Saints and Jaguars before Seattle's bye in Week 9. If his rehab and recovery go well, it's possible Wilson could return in week Week 10 to play at Green Bay against Aaron Rodgers and the Packers. Geno Smith will be the team's starter until Wilson returns.