Posted by ESPN.com's Mike Sando
The 49ers' Tarell Brown will start at cornerback ahead of Nate Clements.
Seahawks corner Marcus Trufant will make his 2009 debut, likely in a reserve role.
The Rams are expected to move Quincy Butler into the starting lineup after losing cornerback Bradley Fletcher to a season-ending knee injury.
And the Cardinals are hoping top cornerback Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie (ankle) and free safety Antrel Rolle (foot) can overcome injuries.
One way or another, NFC West secondaries figure prominently into Week 8 games.
The 49ers' Tarell Brown will start at cornerback ahead of Nate Clements.
Seahawks corner Marcus Trufant will make his 2009 debut, likely in a reserve role.
The Rams are expected to move Quincy Butler into the starting lineup after losing cornerback Bradley Fletcher to a season-ending knee injury.
And the Cardinals are hoping top cornerback Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie (ankle) and free safety Antrel Rolle (foot) can overcome injuries.
One way or another, NFC West secondaries figure prominently into Week 8 games.
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Mike Sando
Sando joined ESPN.com in 2007 after nine seasons covering the Seattle Seahawks for the Tacoma (Wash.) News Tribune. He lives in the Seattle-Tacoma area with his wife and two sons.