PHOENIX Game day in the desert dawned as most do here: bright, sunny and warm.
The Seahawks have been told the roof will be open tonight at University of Phoenix Stadium down the freeway in suburban Glendale for kickoff against the Arizona Cardinals in the NFL’s showcase Thursday night game.
Earl Thomas is doubtful to play. He hasn’t played or even practiced since he pulled his right hamstring chasing DeAndre Hopkins on the Houston receiver’s long catch and run for a touchdown Oct. 29. That means Bradley McDougald starting at free safety for the second time in four days.