Kenneth Walker III Leads Backfield With 17 Carries
Seattle Seahawks running back Kenneth Walker III took 17 carries for 78 yards in Week 18. He also caught his only target for three yards in the win over the Arizona Cardinals. Ten of Walker's attempts were for three yards or less but his stat line was bailed out with four rushes that resulted in gains of at least 11 yards. Coming into the season his status as the starter was threatened after the Seahawks drafted Zach Charbonnet in the second round of the 2023 draft. Injuries aside, Walker held onto his role all year but Charbonnet's efficiency makes depth chart projections murky for 2024. Playing in 15 games in 2023, Walker had 219 carries for 905 rushing yards and eight touchdowns. He also had 29 catches for 259 yards and one receiving touchdown.
Seattle Seahawks running back (shoulder) is on track to play in Week 18 against the Arizona Cardinals. The 23-year-old logged a DNP on Wednesday and was limited in practice on Thursday, before finally participating in full on Friday. Walker has been playing through a shoulder injury so it may be the Seahawks were simply managing his workload ahead of a must-win game to make the playoffs. Walker is set up for a big game on Sunday against one of the worst run defenses in the league. The Cardinals see the most rushing attempts per game in the league (31.0, tied with the Jets) and have allowed the most rushing yards. In their last meeting, Walker had his only 100-yard game of the season and will look to repeat that feat in the season finale. Walker has as good of a matchup as he could hope for to end the regular season and has RB1 potential in Week 18.
Seattle Seahawks running back Kenneth Walker III (shoulder) returned to a limited practice session on Thursday after he was listed as a non-participant in the first practice of the week on Wednesday. Head coach Pete Carroll said that Walker is in a better spot than he was last week, when he played through his shoulder injury and had 10 carries for 53 yards and a touchdown in the Week 17 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers. Unless he has a setback on Friday, Walker should be active this Sunday in a must-win game against the Arizona Cardinals. It's a great matchup for Walker as well, and given all the uncertainty around the NFL in Week 18 with teams resting players, the 23-year-old second-year back will be a popular DFS play.
Seattle Seahawks running back Kenneth Walker III (shoulder) did not practice with the team on Wednesday. Walker has been playing through a shoulder in recent weeks and was forced from the Week 17 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers in the third quarter, but not before finding the end zone on 10 carries and 53 yards. He also added three receptions for 22 yards. The Seahawks are most likely giving Walker a breather early in the week at practice. The full expectation is that he'll return to practice in the next few days and serve as the team's primary RB in the Week 18 regular season finale in a great matchup against the Arizona Cardinals on the road. As long as Walker is active, he'll be a strong RB1 play in fantasy lineups in a must-win game for the Seahawks.
Seattle Seahawks running back Kenneth Walker III (shoulder) was deemed a game-time decision leading up to Sunday's game against the Pittsburgh Steelers and ultimately drew the start. In the 30-23 loss, the 23-year-old took 10 carries for 53 yards and a touchdown and added 22 yards on three receptions. Walker's score came on a 13-yard run near the start of the second quarter. Early in the third quarter, Walker broke free for a 24-yard gain but it was wiped out due to a holding penalty incurred by wide receiver DK Metcalf. In the third quarter, Walker reaggravated the shoulder injury that limited him in practice this week and he was removed from the game temporarily. He returned briefly in the fourth quarter but Zach Charbonnet took over once the Seahawks were down two scores with less than five minutes remaining. The Seahawks face the Arizona Cardinals in Week 18, but if they do not want to put Walker at risk of further injury then Charbonnet would have one last go as Seattle's lead back in 2023.
Seattle Seahawks running back Kenneth Walker III (shoulder) returned to Sunday's meeting with the Steelers. Walker was questionable heading into this contest because of a shoulder injury, an issue that's bothered him for the last few weeks. However, the team was likely playing it safe by taking him out of the contest briefly, so he should finish the game, barring a setback.
Seattle Seahawks running back Kenneth Walker III (shoulder) is expected to return to Sunday's matchup with the Steelers. The 23-year-old was listed as questionable heading into this contest because of the shoulder injury, so his exit is obviously concerning for fantasy managers. Fortunately, he should be back, barring a setback. But if Walker doesn't return, he'll finish with 53 yards and a touchdown off 10 carries, adding three catches for 22 yards.
Seattle Seahawks running back Kenneth Walker III (shoulder, illness) is officially active for Sunday's game versus the Pittsburgh Steelers. Walker's status had been a major point of discussion ever since the Seahawks listed him as questionable, but he was trending in the right direction as of Sunday morning. Now confirmed as active, Walker is expected to see a significant workload in Week 17. He has 39 touches over his last two games and should continue to be viewed as an RB2 option in most leagues.
Seattle Seahawks running back Kenneth Walker III (shoulder, illness) is expected to play in Sunday's game versus the Pittsburgh Steelers, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. Walker's status had been a major point of discussion ever since the Seahawks listed him as questionable on Friday. Assuming he's around 100 percent on Sunday, fantasy managers can trust him to earn solid volume. He has 39 touches over his last two games and should continue to be viewed as an RB2 option in most leagues.
Kenneth Walker III Questionable For Week 17 Versus Steelers
Seattle Seahawks running back Kenneth Walker III (shoulder, illness) is officially questionable to play against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 17. He missed practice on Wednesday and Thursday, but the team is leaving the door open for him to play with this designation. The 23-year-old was somewhat underwhelming last week with 3.38 yards per carry but could bounce back if active against the Steelers. In the event that he can't suit up, rookie Zach Charbonnet would be in line to start at running back, ranking as a low-end RB3/flex play. UPDATE: Walker was able to practice on Friday but will be a game-time decision on Sunday.
