Russell Wilson will start at quarterback in the Seahawks' third preseason game on Friday against the Chiefs.

It will be his first start and sources indicate that a strong performance could elevate Wilson to No. 1 on the team's depth chart.

"We told you we were going to need preseason to figure this thing out and I think we're moving along positively and I have no concern about the timing of this other than we need information and we need to figure it out," Pete Carroll said.

"This is about competition. This is what we've always been about and if somebody doesn't see it that way then they don't understand us and I can't do anything about that. This is a great competitive opportunity to watch and for me to oversee as a coach and it's exciting and it's been fun to see it through and we're going to finish it up the next couple of weeks."