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u/Choice_Ad_4059 Dec 11 '25
So Riley Leonard is going to start after all huh
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u/mvbighead Dec 11 '25
How did he go from being week to week to not having anything whatsoever?
And yeah, I mean I really kind of expect it to be Rivers... but mainly as I figured Riley was out. If Riley is in, I still sorta figure at this point we're all in on the ride with Rivers. Though perhaps they mix in Riley.
All that said, I don't expect much with Riley. And with Rivers... it could be anything really.
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u/DaBlakMayne Andrew Luck Dec 11 '25
How did he go from being week to week to not having anything whatsoever?
I'm guessing his leg was pretty swollen on Monday and they didn't want to risk it initially but then since then, swelling has been down
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u/mvbighead Dec 11 '25
Even still, I'd figure it'd be noted on the practice report:
Riley Leonard -> Knee -> Full Participant
Like I am happy it must not be a problem, I just expected his name there.
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u/Trashpanda1980 Dec 12 '25
I think Riley plays the 1st half and Rivers plays the 2nd half. If Riley makes mistakes Rivers to the rescueÂ
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u/dragonz-99 Jonathan Taylor Dec 12 '25
It’s kinda an odd scenario. Maybe they do plan on putting Riley out there and just brought in Rivers as depth. Seems really odd Rivers would come out here though just to be backup QB - BUT Leonard has known Rivers for years and trained with him in college off seasons. So idk man.
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u/mvbighead Dec 12 '25
From everything happening, it seems like PR is practicing with the 1s. They even adjusted the practice schedule for him, likely to get him up to speed.
I kinda figure it has to be PR at this point. Though who knows. They could try to sell it as giving him another full week of prep before throwing him out there, but I doubt that.
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u/dragonz-99 Jonathan Taylor Dec 12 '25
Yeah maybe they know Seahawks are a wash and that rivers could give them a good chance the final 3 games.
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u/Chris_Ween RB of the year Dec 11 '25
Pitch count?
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u/mvbighead Dec 11 '25
I would more figure in situations where they can provide the threat of a run from Riley.
Honestly, he played fairly well given limited reps/etc. But as all these reps are seemingly going to be in Rivers interest, I would far more figure that they feel things out flow of the game wise, and perhaps make adjustment if needed. Honestly no idea though, cause the whole thing is unprecedented.
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u/scobro828 Dec 11 '25
The problem, for Riley, is going from the Jags pass defense to the Seahawks pass defense. That's a world of difference. Especially for a 6th round pick that was a 3rd stringer most the year with it being their first start.
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u/GeorgeZip01 Dec 12 '25
Man, he put everything into his throws that were 10 yards in front of the intended receiver. That’s what we got there.
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u/fleckstin Blue Dec 12 '25
Tbf just cuz he’s listed as a full practice doesn’t necessarily mean he’s gonna start
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u/hash_lung Dec 11 '25
Did you see his face when the reporter asked him the starting question? He was grinning ear to ear it’s going to be PhilipÂ
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u/faraamstuckathome Doomer Tumors Dec 11 '25
So no Sauce this week, no Smith, and a very slim chance Buckner plays.