AP

Seahawks running back Marshawn Lynch often appears on the injury report, and he rarely misses time because of his many bumps and bruises. That’s why few are taking seriously Lynch’s status as questionable for Sunday’s game against the Bears, due to a calf injury.

Coach Pete Carroll says Lynch’s status for Sunday will be determined at game time. A source with knowledge of the situation is cautiously optimistic Lynch will be able to play.

The injury happened on Sunday night against the Packers.

“He’ll run [Saturday], and we’ll see if he’s OK,” Carroll said Friday, via Bob Condotta of the Seattle Times. “But it will go all the way to game day.’’

Lynch didn’t practice Wednesday or Friday, and he participated on a limited basis on Thursday. If he can’t go, it’ll be the Fred Jackson show against Chicago. The only other running back on the roster is undrafted rookie Thomas Rawls.