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Seahawks RB Ken Walker injured his ankle in the fourth quarter of Sunday's game vs. the Vikings and was quickly deemed doubtful to return. That suggests an injury that might cost Walker more time beyond Week 16, especially with Seattle playing this Thursday night vs. the Bears. We'll update Walker's status when we know more. His absence against Chicago would make RB Zach Charbonnet a must-start.
NFL Network's Mike Garafolo says the Seahawks will announce RB Zach Charbonnet as the starter for today's game against the Vikings. "Expect him to be a big part of the plan as well," he said, adding to the report that RB Kenneth Walker III is expected to go without limitations.
Seahawks RBs Ken Walker (calf) and Zach Charbonnet (oblique) are off the final Week 16 injury report. Both guys put in full practices on Friday. Walker should return to his role as lead back, but there’s some chance that Charbonnet earned more work with his play over the last two weeks. It’s also a tough matchup against the Vikings’ third-ranked RB defense. It has Walker sitting a bit lower than usual in the Week 16 RB Rankings.
Seahawks RB Ken Walker (calf) was listed as a full participant in Thursday's practice. That should have him on track to return for this weekend's game vs. the Vikings. We'll look for any hints about how big a workload he'll be ready for him in that one. It's a tough matchup against Minnesota's third-ranked RB defense. RB Zach Charbonnet (oblique) was limited on Thursday after missing Wednesday's practice.
Seahawks RBs Ken Walker (calf) and Zach Charbonnet (oblique) did not practice on Wednesday. HC Mike Macdonald said that Walker participated in the walkthrough and that he's "optimistic" about his status for Sunday's game vs. the Vikings. We'll see if he practices tomorrow. We don't have any details on Charbonnet, but we're guessing this is more of a maintenance day for a guy who's handled 38 touches over the last two weeks. Check back tomorrow for another update on this backfield.
Seahawks RB Ken Walker (calf) is inactive for tonight’s game vs. the Packers. That should mean another busy outing for RB Zach Charbonnet, who has averaged 18.0 carries, 5.3 targets, and 123 total yards in three games without Walker this season.
Seahawks RB Ken Walker (calf) is listed as doubtful for Sunday night’s game vs. the Packers. HC Mike Macdonald said earlier this week that the calf injury isn’t long term, so we’ll see if Walker can make it back for Week 16. His absence again leaves RB Zach Charbonnet in a feature role. He’s coming off a huge Week 15 and has averaged 18.0 carries, 5.3 targets, and 123 total yards in three games without Walker this season. Charbonnet checks in 11th in the Week 15 RB Rankings.
Seahawks RB Ken Walker (calf) did not practice on Wednesday. The ankle is off the injury report, but HC Mike Macdonald said earlier this week that the calf was the concern for Walker's Week 15 status. "He’s still day-to-day right now," Macdonald said Wednesday. "It got more kind of complicated as the week went on, so that’s why we had to do some more tests and stuff. But right now, there’s positive signs. So, we’ll just say day-to-day, I think is fair. But it’s not long-term." We'll see if Walker is able to practice tomorrow, but fantasy owners should start lining up alternatives for the week. Zach Charbonnet will be a top-15 RB play if Walker sits again.
Seahawks HC Mike Macdonald said Monday that RB Ken Walker's availability is uncertain for this weekend's game vs. the Packers. It's the calf more than the ankle that's an issue for Walker, who's getting more tests done. Macdonald said that the team expects to have a better idea of his status within the next 24-48 hours. We'll keep you posted. RB Zach Charbonnet again played a workhorse role with Walker out yesterday, turning 29 touches into 193 total yards and two scores.
The Seahawks on Saturday downgraded RB Kenneth Walker III from questionable to out for Sunday's game against the Cardinals. Walker's dealing with ankle and calf injuries that kept him out of practice Thursday and Friday. His absence elevates RB Zach Charbonnet to a lead role.
Seahawks RB Ken Walker (ankle, calf) is listed as questionable for this weekend’s game vs. the Cardinals. After a limited practice on Wednesday, Walker was sidelined on Thursday and Friday. HC Mike Macdonald said Friday that he’s not sure if Walker will be ready for Sunday’s game. His absence would leave RB Zach Chabonnet in a workhorse role.
Seahawks RB Ken Walker (ankle, calf) did not practice on Thursday. That followed a limited practice on Wednesday. It's unclear if Walker had a setback yesterday or was just getting some rest today. We'll see what we learn from Friday's injury report. Zach Charbonnet would take over as Seattle's lead back vs. the Cardinals if Walker misses Sunday's game.
Seahawks RB Kenneth Walker III dominated RB carries 16-4 in Sunday's win over the Jets. But he ran even with Zach Charbonnet on pass plays. The No. 2 back matched Walker at 12 pass routes and 3 targets. Charbonnet also turned 2 receptions into 13 yards and took his 4 carries for 28 yards and a TD. Walker ran for 49 yards (3.1 per rush) and lost 3 yards on his 2 receptions.
Seahawks RB Kenneth Walker III was downgraded to Questionable due to an illness. It is unknown what the illness is, but any downgrade less than 24 hours before game is not good news. Walker's status for Sunday is in doubt.
Seahawks RB Kenneth Walker III endured a weak fantasy day in Sunday's loss to the Giants. It would have been much worse without a big receiving effort, though. Walker made a team-leading 7 receptions on a team-high 8 targets. He tallied 57 receiving yards, to go with 5 carries for 19 yards.
Seahawks RB Kenneth Walker III took control of the backfield in his return from an oblique injury Monday night. He claimed 86% of the team's RB carries in the loss to the Lions, rushing for 80 yards and 3 TDs on his 12 carries. RB Zach Charbonnet matched Walker with 5 targets but also trailed him in pass routes, 32-19, according to Pro Football Focus.
Seahawks RB Ken Walker (oblique) put in a limited practice on Thursday. We're tentatively projecting him to return for Monday night's game against the Lions, but we'll keep you updated on his progress leading up to that one.
Seahawks RB Ken Walker (oblique) is inactive for today’s game vs. the Dolphins. He returned to a limited practice on Friday, so we’re tentatively expecting him back for Week 4. Walker’s absence today again leaves RB Zach Charbonnet in a workhorse role. He played 95% of Seattle’s offensive snaps last week, handling all 14 RB carries and five targets.
Seahawks RB Ken Walker (oblique) is listed as doubtful for this weekend’s game vs. the Dolphins. He returned to a limited practice on Friday but is a long shot to be ready for Sunday. That’ll leave RB Zach Charbonnet in a workhorse role again. He played 95% of Seattle’s offensive snaps last week, handling all 14 RB carries and five targets. Charbonnet sits high in the Week 3 RB Rankings.
Seahawks RB Ken Walker (oblique) did not practice on Wednesday. NFL Network's Ian Rapoport said Sunday that Seattle will take "extreme caution" with Walker and that he could be looking at a multi-week absence. We're projecting RB Zach Charbonnet to again be a workhorse back in this weekend's game vs. the Dolphins.
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