Mafe (knee) has no injury designation ahead of Sunday's matchup against the 49ers, Michael-Shawn Dugar of The Athletic reports.
The third-year linebacker from Minnesota opened the Seahawks' week of practice with consecutive limited sessions, but Dugar's report Friday suggests he'll play through the issue in Week 11's divisional matchup. Mafe has recorded 23 total tackles, including 4.0 sacks, and one pass defended through seven appearances this season. Now that Mafe has returned to full health, he's expected to serve as Seattle's top edge rusher Sunday.
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Seahawks' Boye Mafe: Limited to open week
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Mafe (knee) was a limited participant at the Seahawks' practice Wednesday, Bob Condotta of The Seattle Times reports.
Mafe has been dealing with a knee issue for multiple months, and the team continues to operate with caution regarding the injury. The linebacker has played in each of the team's last four games, racking up 10 total tackles (six solo), including 1.0 sacks, while also forcing a fumble over that stretch. Mafe's participation at Thursday's practice session will provide more clarity for his availability for Sunday's matchup with the 49ers.
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Seahawks' Boye Mafe: Overcomes knee injury
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Mafe (knee) was a full participant in Thursday's practice, John Boyle of the Seahawks' official site reports.
Mafe has been battling through a knee issue the past couple of weeks. He opened the week as a limited participant in Wednesday's practice, but he was able to practice without restrictions Thursday and he should be good to go for Sunday's game against Atlanta. Mafe has accumulated 17 tackles (12 solo), including 3.0 sacks, and one pass breakup across four regular-season games.
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Seahawks' Boye Mafe: Back in action
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Mafe (knee) is active for Thursday's contest against the 49ers.
Mafe will make his return to the field after missing the team's last two games while nursing a knee injury. The 25-year-old will likely return to his starting role at strong-side linebacker versus San Francisco. Over three games this season, Mafe has compiled 13 total tackles (nine solo), including 3.0 sacks, while also notching a pass defensed.
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Seahawks' Boye Mafe: Could return for Week 6
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Mafe (knee) is listed as questionable ahead of Thursday night's matchup against the 49ers, Michael-Shawn Dugar of The Athletic reports.
Head coach Mike Macdonald told reporters Wednesday that he expects Mafe to play in Week 6's divisional matchup despite his questionable designation, per Dugar. However, if Mafe is unable to suit up for the third consecutive time Thursday night, expect Trevis Gipson to see increased work with Seattle's first-team defense.
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Seahawks' Boye Mafe: Full participant Tuesday
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Mafe (knee) was estimated to be a full participant at the Seahawks' walkthrough Tuesday, John Boyle of the Seahawks' official site reports.
Mafe missed the team's last two contests while nursing a knee injury, but he now looks to be ready to go for Week 6. The linebacker has recorded 13 total tackles (nine solo), including 3.0 sacks, over three games with Seattle this season.
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Seahawks' Boye Mafe: Limited Monday
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Mafe (knee) was a limited participant on Monday's practice estimate.
Mafe has been sidelined the previous two games due to a knee injury. His limited practice estimate indicates he is trending in the right direction, but it remains to be seen if he will be able to suit up Thursday versus the 49ers.
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Seahawks' Boye Mafe: Could return Sunday
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Mafe (knee) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Giants, Corbin K. Smith of SI.com reports.
Mafe upgraded from a DNP on Wednesday to limited participation Thursday, so it appears he could be trending toward suiting up in Week 5. However, if the 25-year-old linebacker isn't past his knee issue by the time of Sunday's contest, expect Dre'Mont Jones to see increased snaps with the Seahawks' first-team defense.
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Seahawks' Boye Mafe: Doesn't practice Wednesday
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Mafe (knee) didn't participate in the Seahawks' practice Wednesday, Bob Condotta of The Seattle Times reports.
Mafe continues to remain sidelined due to a knee injury that held him out of last week's loss to Detroit. He will likely have to return to practice in some capacity later this week in order to play Sunday versus the Giants.
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Seahawks' Boye Mafe: Not playing vs. Detroit
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Mafe (knee) has been ruled out ahead of Monday's game against the Lions, Michael-Shawn Dugar of The Athletic reports.
Mafe injured his knee in Week 2 against the Patriots. He was able to play in Week 3 against Miami, but the 2022 second-round pick was unable to practice in any capacity this week and will not play Monday. Mafe's next opportunity to play will be Week 5 against the Giants on Oct. 6. The Seahawks' linebacker corps will be thin Monday due to Mafe and Uchenna Nwosu (knee) both being ruled out, while Jerome Baker (hamstring) and Tyrel Dodson (shoulder) are listed as questionable. That opens the door for more snaps on defense for rotational linebackers Derick Hall and Dre'Mont Jones.
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Seahawks' Boye Mafe: Will play Sunday
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Mafe (knee) is active Sunday against the Dolphins.
Mafe closed out the week with back-to-back limited practices as he tended to the injury suffered last Sunday against the Patriots. His ability to play should be a boost to the team's linebacker corps, which will be without Jerome Baker (hamstring).
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Seahawks' Boye Mafe: Limited in return to practice
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Mafe (knee) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice, John Boyle of the Seahawks' official site reports.
Mafe injured his knee during Seattle's Week 2 overtime win over New England. He opened the week as a DNP, but he was able to return to practice in a limited fashion Thursday. Friday's injury report will provide clarity on Mafe's status for Sunday's game against Miami. The 2022 second-round pick has nine tackles (six solo), including 2.0 sacks, over the first two games of the regular season.
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Seahawks' Boye Mafe: Unavailable for practice
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Mafe (knee) did not participate at Seattle's practice Wednesday, John Boyle of the Seahawks' official site reports.
Mafe left the team's Week 2 win over the Patriots with a knee injury in the first half, ultimately failing to return to the contest. His absence from practice Wednesday seems to suggest the injury is something of substance and he'll look to return to practice in some capacity prior to Sunday's matchup with Miami.
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Seahawks' Boye Mafe: Leads team in sacks
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Mafe posted 52 tackles (32 solo), including 9.0 sacks, across 16 games during the 2023 season.
Mafe also added six pass breakups and two fumble recoveries. The 2022 second-round pick earned more playing time in his second NFL season and showed major improvements, accordingly, leading the team in sacks. The Seahawks are hoping 2023 second-round pick Derick Hall will make similar improvements to Mafe, but regardless, we should expect Mafe to be featured in this defense again in 2024.
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Seahawks' Boye Mafe: Fills stat sheet in win
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Mafe recorded six tackles (five solo), including two sacks, in the Seahawks' 20-17 victory over the Titans on Sunday.
The linebacker also finished with four total quarterback hits. The second-year pro has been making plays this season, with a team-leading 9.0 sacks as well as four passes defensed, two fumble recoveries and a forced fumble.
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Seahawks' Boye Mafe: Notches second sack
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Mafe posted two tackles (one solo) and a sack in Sunday's 27-13 win over the Giants.
Darrell Taylor left after just three defensive snaps, but Mafe's playing time didn't change much, as he logged a 44 percent snap share while veteran Bruce Irvin handled 72 percent of the defensive snaps. The rookie second-round pick managed to produce his second sack of the season. However, he won't be a dependable fantasy option until he achieves consistent playing time.
