The Seattle Seahawks (2-3) face the Pittsburgh Steelers (2-3) in a crucial Sunday Night Football matchup, with both teams dealing with significant offensive injuries.

The Seahawks lost quarterback Russell Wilson to injured reserve (out until Week 10), with Geno Smith taking over as starter. Adding to their offensive woes, running back Chris Carson is also on IR, while DK Metcalf isn't fully healthy. Smith showed promise in relief against the Rams but couldn't secure the win.

The Steelers, coming off a victory against Denver, lost wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster to a season-ending shoulder injury. While Chase Claypool is expected to play despite being questionable, Ben Roethlisberger's struggles this season make offensive production a concern.

The Steelers enter as 5-point favorites, though the game remains unpredictable given both teams' offensive challenges.

Key Factors:

• Both offenses face significant challenges with injured playmakers
• Geno Smith must prove he can lead Seattle's offense effectively
• Roethlisberger needs to minimize turnovers and show improved consistency
• Defense will be crucial, as both units may face frequent short fields
• First team to establish offensive rhythm likely holds advantage

The game will test both teams' depth and ability to overcome key injuries, with defensive performance potentially deciding the outcome.

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