Boye Mafe Injury News & Updates
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Productive campaign in 2024
Mafe finished the 2024 season with 40 total tackles (25 solo), including 6.0 sacks, while adding three passes defensed and a fumble recovery across 15 games.
ANALYSIS
Mafe rebounded well after a knee injury early in the season, securing at least 6.0 sacks for the second straight year. The linebacker has become a consistent force on Seattle's defense over his three-year NFL career and he'll be entering the final year of his rookie contract in 2025.
Nov 15, 2024
Ready for Week 11
Mafe (knee) has no injury designation ahead of Sunday's matchup against the 49ers, Michael-Shawn Dugar of The Athletic reports.
ANALYSIS
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.
Nov 13, 2024
Limited to open week
Mafe (knee) was a limited participant at the Seahawks' practice Wednesday, Bob Condotta of The Seattle Times reports.
ANALYSIS
Mafe has been dealing with a knee issue for multiple months and the team continues to operate with caution surrounding 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.
Oct 22, 2024
Notches sack in win
Mafe recorded three total tackles (two solo), including 1.0 sacks, while forcing a fumble in Sunday's 34-14 win over Atlanta.
ANALYSIS
Mafe provided quite the highlight play early in the fourth quarter, stripping quarterback Kirk Cousins on a sack. Teammate Derick Hall returned the fumble for a touchdown, giving Seattle a 31-14 lead. Through five games this season, Mafe has compiled 20 total tackles, including 4.0 sacks, while forcing a fumble and notching a pass defensed.
Oct 17, 2024
Overcomes knee injury
Mafe (knee) was a full participant in Thursday's practice, John Boyle of the Seahawks' official site reports.
ANALYSIS
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.
Oct 16, 2024
Still working through knee injury
Mafe (knee) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice session, Curtis Crabtree of Fox 13 Seattle reports.
ANALYSIS
Mafe returned from a two-game absence to suit up against the 49ers in Week 6, during which he logged four tackles (three solo) while playing a season-low 22 defensive snaps. Mafe may operate on a snap count Sunday against the Falcons, which would mean more opportunities for Dre'Mont Jones to play with the Seahawks' first-team defense.
Oct 10, 2024
Back in action
Mafe (knee) is active for Thursday's contest against the 49ers.
ANALYSIS
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 strongside 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.
Oct 9, 2024
Could return for Week 6
Mafe (knee) is listed as questionable ahead of Thursday night's matchup against the 49ers, Michael-Shawn Dugar of The Athletic reports.
ANALYSIS
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.
Oct 8, 2024
Full participant Tuesday
Mafe (knee) was estimated to be a full participant at the Seahawks' walkthrough Tuesday, John Boyle of the Seahawks' official site reports.
ANALYSIS
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.
Oct 7, 2024
Limited Monday
Mafe (knee) was a limited participant on Monday's practice estimate.
ANALYSIS
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.
Oct 6, 2024
Stays sidelined
Mafe (knee) is inactive Sunday against the Giants.
ANALYSIS
Mafe was able to get back on the practice field this week after sitting out Week 4 against the Lions, but he'll miss his second straight contest. With the Seahawks going into a short week, his next opportunity to play will be Thursday against the 49ers.
Oct 4, 2024
Could return Sunday
Mafe (knee) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Giants, Corbin K. Smith of SI.com reports.
ANALYSIS
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.
Oct 3, 2024
Practices Thursday
Mafe (knee) was a limited participant in practice Thursday after missing Wednesday's walkthrough, John Boyle of the Seahawks' official site reports.
ANALYSIS
The starting linebacker missed last week's loss to the Lions with the knee injury. Mafe's status Friday will be worth monitoring ahead of Sunday's matchup with the Giants. Dre'Mont Jones is Mafe's backup at strong-side linebacker.
Oct 2, 2024
Doesn't practice Wednesday
Mafe (knee) didn't participate in the Seahawks' practice Wednesday, Bob Condotta of The Seattle Times reports.
ANALYSIS
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.
Sep 28, 2024
Not playing vs. Detroit
Mafe (knee) has been ruled out ahead of Monday's game against the Lions, Michael-Shawn Dugar of The Athletic reports.
ANALYSIS
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 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.
Sep 26, 2024
Held out of Thursday's practice
Mafe (knee) did not practice Thursday, Michael-Shawn Dugar of The Athletic reports.
ANALYSIS
Mafe was able to play through the injury in Week 3 against the Dolphins, and he finished that game with four tackles (three solo), including 1.0 sacks, while playing 38 defensive snaps. The 2022 second-round pick will have two more chances of seeing the practice field ahead of Monday's contest against Detroit. Mafe has registered one sack in each of the first three games of the regular season.
Sep 22, 2024
Will play Sunday
Mafe (knee) is active Sunday against the Dolphins.
ANALYSIS
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).
Sep 20, 2024
Questionable heading into weekend
Mafe (knee) has been deemed questionable to play against Miami on Sunday, Bob Condotta of The Seattle Times reports.
ANALYSIS
Mafe exited with a knee injury Week 2 against New England and did not practice Wednesday. However, he returned to limited sessions Thursday and Friday to give himself a shot of suiting up against the Dolphins on Sunday. If Mafe is unable to play in that contest, however, Dre'Mont Jones and/or Derick Hall could see more reps.
Sep 19, 2024
Limited in return to practice
Mafe (knee) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice, John Boyle of the Seahawks' official site reports.
ANALYSIS
Mafe injured his knee during Seattle's Week 2 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.
Sep 18, 2024
Unavailable for practice
Mafe (knee) did not participate at Seattle's practice Wednesday, John Boyle of the Seahawks' official site reports.
ANALYSIS
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.
Sep 15, 2024
Exits with injury
Mafe (knee) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Patriots.
ANALYSIS
Mafe exited late in the first half and recorded five total tackles, including 1.0 sack before leaving. Dre'Mont Jones and Derick Hall are candidates to fill in, while the Minnesota product is out of the game.
Sep 10, 2024
Starts season with sack
Mafe posted four tackles (three solo) and a sack in Sunday's 26-20 win over the Broncos.
ANALYSIS
Mafe picked up where he left off last season when he posted 9.0 sacks. The third-year linebacker played a whopping 87 percent of the defensive snaps with Uchenna Nwosu (knee) inactive. Mafe clearly showed he could handle that workload, but we could see it scaled back slightly once Nwosu is healthy.
Jan 21, 2024
Racks up nine sacks in 2023
Mafe posted 52 tackles (32 solo), including 9.0 sacks, across 16 games during the 2023 season.
ANALYSIS
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.
Dec 25, 2023
Fills stat sheet in win
Mafe recorded six tackles (five solo), including 2.0 sacks and two tackles for a loss, in the Seahawks' 20-17 victory over the Titans on Sunday.
ANALYSIS
The linebacker also finished with four 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.
Nov 6, 2023
Extends sack streak
Mafe finished Sunday's Week 9 loss to Baltimore with six tackles (five solo), including one sack. He also forced and recovered a fumble.
ANALYSIS
Mafe has been on quite a run of late, notching exactly one sack in each of his past six contests. His second-quarter sack of Lamar Jackson on Sunday was particularly impactful, as it resulted in a fumble that was recovered by Mafe himself, though it didn't lead to any Seahawks points. With six sacks on the campaign, Mafe has already doubled the amount he posted over 17 games as a rookie last year.
Nov 3, 2023
Good to go versus Baltimore
Mafe (shoulder) does not carry any injury designation ahead of Sunday's game versus the Ravens, John Boyle of the Seahawks' official site reports.
ANALYSIS
Mafe popped up with a shoulder injury Wednesday and was limited in back-to-back practices before participating in full Friday. The 2022 second-round pick will now be ready to suit up for his sixth game in a row Week 9. Mafe has totaled 21 tackles this season, including exactly one sack in each of the last five games for Seattle.
Nov 1, 2023
Logs limited practice Wednesday
Mafe (shoulder) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice, John Boyle of the Seahawks' official site reports.
ANALYSIS
Mafe is coming off a season-high eight tackles in Sunday's 24-20 win over the Browns, though it appears he may have sustained the shoulder injury in the process. He's already missed one game this season due to a knee injury and his practice participation for the rest of the week will indicate whether he'll be able to suit up Week 9 against the Ravens.
Oct 31, 2023
Season-high tackles in win
Mafe recorded eight tackles (three solo), including a sack, while also recovering a fumble in Sunday's 24-20 win over the Browns.
ANALYSIS
Mafe was able to get to the quarterback for the fifth straight game in Week 8, raising his season sack total to five. The linebacker was also able to recover a fumble in the first quarter after Jordyn Brooks stripped Cleveland's QB PJ Walker. Mafe is off to strong start in his second professional campaign.
Oct 24, 2023
Adds to sack total in win
Mafe had three tackles (two solo) including one sack and a pass deflection in Sunday's 20-10 win over the Cardinals.
ANALYSIS
Mafe is now up to four sacks on the season -- which is tied with defensive tackle Jarran Reed for the most on the team -- and has already surpassed the three sacks he had last season in just five games. Mafe played in 49 defensive snaps Sunday, the most since Week 3 against the Panthers, and he'll look to continue to dominate in the pass rush against the Browns in Week 8.
Sep 22, 2023
Absent from injury report
Mafe (knee) is good to go for Sunday's game versus the Panthers, Gregg Bell of The Tacoma News Tribune reports.
ANALYSIS
After sitting out Week 2 and missing Wednesday practice, Mafe was able to fully participate the rest of the week. Barring any setbacks, look for him to take on his usual role at weakside linebacker.
Sep 21, 2023
Returns to practice
Mafe (knee) was a limited participant at the Seahawks' practice Thursday, John Boyle of the Seahawks' official site reports.
ANALYSIS
Mafe returned to practice Thursday after missing the opening session of the week Wednesday. The linebacker missed the team's 37-31 overtime win over the Lions in Week 2 with a knee injury and he has now taken the first step to returning Sunday versus the Panthers.
Sep 17, 2023
Not able to suit up
Mafe (knee) is inactive Sunday against the Lions.
ANALYSIS
Mafe was able to log a limited practice Thursday, but the Minnesota product is still not ready to play. His absence, along with Devin Bush (shoulder), will leave Seattle light in their linebacker corps. Darrell Taylor will likely get the start at weakside linebacker against Detroit.
Sep 15, 2023
Questionable for Week 2
Mafe (knee) is questionable for Seattle's game against Detroit on Sunday, Bob Condotta of The Seattle Times reports.
ANALYSIS
Mafe will look to be ready for Sunday after injuring his knee during the team's loss to the Rams last week. The 24-year-old, however appears to be trending in the right direction to play as he was a limited participant in practice Thursday after missing it entirely the previous day.
Sep 14, 2023
Limited practice Thursday
Mafe (knee) was a limited participant at the Seahawks' practice Thursday, John Boyle of the Seahawks' official site reports.
ANALYSIS
After he missed Wednesday's session, Mafe was able to return to practice Thursday, albeit in limited fashion. The linebacker is dealing with a knee issue that popped up after the team's 30-13 loss to the Rams in Week 1. If Mafe can increase his participation at practice Friday, he'll likely be cleared prior to Sunday's matchup in Detroit.
Sep 13, 2023
Misses practice Wednesday
Mafe (knee) did not participate in practice Wednesday, John Boyle of the Seahawks' official site reports.
ANALYSIS
Mafe missed a practice session late last week due to an illness but was able to suit up for Seattle's season opener, tallying five tackles in a loss to the Rams. He was spotted in the injury tent during that contest and has emerged with a knee issue. Mafe's availability to play against Detroit on Sunday may depend on whether he is able to get back on the practice field before the end of the week. Darrell Taylor could pick up extra work if Mafe is unable to play in Week 2.
Sep 8, 2023
Ready for Sunday action
Mafe (illness) does not carry an injury designation Friday ahead of Sunday's game versus the Rams, Bob Condotta of The Seattle Times reports.
ANALYSIS
Despite missing practice Thursday with an illness, Mafe looks like he'll be a go for Week 1. He looks to improve on the 41 tackles and three sacks he tallied over 17 games in 2022.
Sep 7, 2023
Misses practice Thursday
Mafe (illness) missed practice Thursday, Michael-Shawn Dugar of The Athletic reports.
ANALYSIS
The outside linebacker is projected as Seattle's starter on the left side going into 2023. Mafe, a second-round pick in 2022, recorded 41 tackles and three sacks in a backup role as a rookie.
Jan 20, 2023
Underwhelming rookie campaign
Mafe posted 41 tackles (28 solo) and three sacks across 17 regular-season games during 2022.
ANALYSIS
The 2022 second-round pick (40th overall) averaged 24.1 defensive snaps per game as a rookie, as Uchenna Nwosu, Darrell Taylor and even Bruce Irvin all ran ahead of him. Mafe still has excellent athletic qualities in addition to a solid collegiate track record. Mafe has a good chance at taking a starting role in 2023, but fantasy managers should temper expectations considering the underwhelming rookie campaign from the 24-year-old.
Oct 31, 2022
Notches second sack
Mafe posted two tackles (one solo) and a sack in Sunday's 27-13 win over the Giants.
ANALYSIS
Darrel 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.
Sep 9, 2022
Practices in full
Mafe (shoulder) was a full participant at Friday's practice, Bob Condotta of The Seattle Times reports.
ANALYSIS
Mafe was limited Thursday due to a shoulder injury sustained in Seattle's second preseason game. His return to a full workload at Friday's practice indicates he is on track to suit up for the season opener. The second-round pick projects to provide depth on the edge behind Uchenna Nwosu entering the season.
Sep 8, 2022
Limited on injury report
Mafe (shoulder) was a limited participant during the Seahawks' practice Thursday, John Boyle of the team's official site reports.
ANALYSIS
Mafe suffered an unspecified shoulder injury during the Seahawks' second preseason game, though coach Pete Carroll has expected the second-round pick will be available for Seattle's season-opener against Denver on Monday. The rookie linebacker is expected to fill a reserve role on the edge behind Uchenna Nwosu this season, so it will be worth monitoring Mafe's health status on the Seahawks' ensuing injury reports heading into Monday's game.
Aug 30, 2022
Dealing with shoulder issue
Coach Pete Carroll thinks Mafe (shoulder) will have a chance to be ready to play in the Seahawks' season opener against Denver on Sept. 12, Brady Henderson of ESPN.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Mafe sustained a shoulder injury during Seattle's second preseason matchup and was held out during Friday's preseason finale against Dallas. However, Carroll isn't concerned about Mafe's long-term status heading into the regular season. The 2022 second-rounder will presumably be monitored in practice before the Seahawks determine his status for Week 1.
Aug 14, 2022
Two sacks in first NFL action
Mafe posted three solo tackles, two sacks and a forced fumble in Saturday's 32-25 preseason loss to the Steelers.
ANALYSIS
Mafe didn't start for the Seahawks, but he quickly made an impact by strip-sacking Mason Rudolph on the Steelers' third offensive drive. He later sacked rookie Kenny Pickett in the fourth quarter for an eight-yard loss. The 23-year-old is an impressive athlete out of Minnesota who produced 11.5 sacks and 15.5 tackles for loss over his final 19 college games. It's unclear if he'll be able to secure a starting role right away because Darrell Taylor and Uchenna Nwosu have been impressive during training camp, too. Nevertheless, Mafe is worth having on IDP radars, especially in dynasty leagues.
Apr 29, 2022
Takes talents to Pacific Northwest
The Seahawks selected Mafe in the second round of the 2022 NFL Draft, 40th overall.
ANALYSIS
Mafe was a bit of a slow starter at Minnesota, only breaking out in his fourth and fifth seasons, but his production from that point was convincing and his athletic tools are of an uncommon quality. At 6-foot-4, 261 pounds, Mafe logged a 4.53-second 40-yard dash at the combine, adding a 38-inch vertical jump and 125-inch broad jump. While he may need some time to adjust to the NFL level, Mafe's standout athleticism makes him a good bet to get there eventually after producing 11.5 sacks and 15.5 tackles for loss over his last 19 collegiate games.
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