Marshawn Lynch active, Luke Willson inactive for Seahawks against Bears

Stop freakin’, Seattle. Running back Marshawn Lynch is active and is expected to play.

Lynch was a question mark heading into the Seahawks’ home opener against Chicago due to a calf injury that had him listed as questionable. But his active status means he’ll likely play for the 61st straight regular-season game, a streak that dates back to 2011. The only regular-season playoff game Lynch has missed as a Seahawk came in 2011, a loss at Cleveland when he was sidelined due to back spasms.

Strong safety Kam Chancellor is active, as expected. He was activated yesterday, added to the 53-man roster once the Seahawks deemed he’s physically ready to play only days after returning from his holdout.

Tight end Luke Willson is the most notable of the Seahawks’ inactives. He’s not playing due to a back injury, which means Cooper Helfet will be Seattle’s No. 2 tight end behind Jimmy Graham.

Cornerback Tharold Simon is inactive, as expected. He had been ruled out due to a dislocated toe.

The Seahawks’ other inactives: wide receiver B.J. Daniels, free safety Steven Terrell, guard Mark Glowinski, center/guard Kristjan Sokoli and defensive tackle David King.

Chicago’s inactives: quarterback Jay Cutler, wide receiver Alshon Jeffrey, linebacker Jonathan Bostic, center Hroniss Grasu, tackle Tayo Fabuluje, linebacker Willie Young and defensive lineman Brandon Dunn.

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