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Charlie Whitehurst expected to get his shot

Charlie Whitehurst, Matt Ryan

Seattle Seahawks back-up quarterback Charlie Whitehurst, left, is greeted by Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan after the Falcons won an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 2, 2011, in Seattle. The Falcons won 30-28. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)

AP

The Seahawks haven’t ruled quarterback Tarvaris Jackson out for Sunday’s game in Cleveland, but Seattle’s starter is looking unlikely to play because of his pectoral injury.

Coach Pete Carroll admitted Thursday that Jackson has only “played catch” at practice this week. Charlie Whitehurst has received all the snaps with the first team. The team is preparing him to start.

The Seahawks could also be without center Max Unger and tight end Zach Miller. Seattle’s offense isn’t exactly explosive when everyone is healthy, so it will be interesting to see how they fare with these injuries.

Seattle faces Cleveland Sunday in the “I can’t believe one of these teams will be 3-3" Bowl.