Where was Deion Branch on Sunday?
He sure wasn’t at Qwest Field. Answer: Branch, who went without a catch for the first time in 55 games Sunday, was practically invisible against the Bucs. While this may have cost some owners a game this past Sunday, don’t part with the Seahawks’ No. 1 wideout just yet. Two reasons: This will not happen again (Seahawks coach Mike Holmgren pretty much guaranteed it wouldn’t on Monday) and D.J. Hackett could be out 6-8 weeks with an ankle sprain. That means more action for Branch, who struggled mainly because of the Cover-2 defensive scheme employed by the Bucs. Remember Branch should catch 80 balls for about 1,200 yards — now he’ll do it in 15 games instead of 16. If you don’t have him, see if his disgusted owner in your league will deal him at a pittance. What were the most devastating injuries on Sunday? Answer: You have to start in St. Louis, where left tackle Orlando Pace, sustained a shoulder injury that will end his season. This is a concern for Marc Bulger owners. Pace only playe
