The Seahawks made a minor roster move this week, releasing running back Devin Moore from the practice squad and using the roster spot to add running back Xavier Omon. The 5-11, 220-pound Omon is a Northwest Missouri State product who was drafted in the sixth round by the Buffalo Bills last season. He appeared in five games this season for Buffalo before being released last week. The Seahawks are hoping Omon is a big back who can move the pile in short-yardage situations.

PLAYER NOTES

--CB Josh Wilson suffered a concussion while making a tackle against Arizona and sat out of practice on Wednesday.

--CB Marcus Trufant (concussion) did not participate in practice on Wednesday but is still expected to play against Minnesota on Sunday.

--DT Craig Terrill injured his shoulder in the Arizona game and did not practice on Wednesday.

--C Chris Spencer (thumb), who's been snapping with his opposite (left) hand, was a full participant in practice.

GAME PLAN
Offensively, Seattle will look to keep Minnesota's talented defensive front from teeing off on quarterback Matt Hasselbeck by using a variety of quick runs and screens. Defensively, the Seahawks have to find a way to contain talented running Adrian Peterson and not let him break loose for big gains. If they are can accomplish that daunting task, the Seahawks defensive front must get pressure on veteran quarterback Brett Favre.

MATCHUPS TO WATCH
Vikings DE Jared Allen, who has 10.5 sacks on the year, vs. Seahawks LT Sean Locklear. Seahawks head coach Jim Mora said Locklear was inconsistent against Arizona a week ago. Well, it doesn't get any easier for Locklear, who faces the league's second-leading sack leader in Allen.

Vikings CB Antoine Winfield vs. Seahawks WR T.J. Houshmandzadeh. Winfield is considered one of the best cover corners in the game, and likely will see some time against Houshmandzadeh, who spurned the Vikings in the offseason and signed with Seattle instead. Houshmandzadeh has a decided height advantage over Winfield, so he'll likely line up across from 6-foot Minnesota corner Cedric Griffin as well on Sunday.

INJURY IMPACT
Seattle will be without starting running back Julius Jones for at least a week. However, the Seahawks got pretty good production last week from reserves Justin Forsett and Louis Rankin.

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