Seattle Seahawks running back Kenneth Walker III (glute) was on the team's Week 13 injury report with a glute injury, but he has been cleared and will play on Sunday against the visiting Minnesota Vikings, according to Bob Condotta of The Seattle Times. The 25-year-old was also on the injury report last week with a glute injury, but he ended up playing a season-high 67% of the offensive snaps. Walker had 11 carries for 71 yards on the ground and added three receptions for 30 yards through the air. He has been operating as Seattle's preferred RB this year ahead of Zach Charbonnet, and that should continue into this weekend's game against the reeling Vikings. Walker should be considered a low-end RB2 in fantasy football now that he's officially cleared from his glute injury. He's been pretty efficient this year, tying a career-high with 4.6 yards per carry on 147 rushing attempts through 11 games.
Nov 28, 2025 5:53 PM EST
Seattle Seahawks running back Kenneth Walker III (glute) was limited again in Thursday's practice. It was the second straight day Walker logged a limited session. The 25-year-old will have one more day to log a full practice ahead of Sunday's game against the Minnesota Vikings. He played through the glute injury during last week's win over the Tennessee Titans. Walker had 11 rushing attempts for 71 yards and added three receptions on four targets for 30 yards in the Week 12 win over Tennessee. He continues to share Seattle's backfield with Zach Charbonnet, but has out-touched Charbonnet 61 to 42 over the last four games. Walker is a solid RB2 against the Vikings and is ranked 21st among all running backs in the latest RotoBaller rankings for Week 13.
Nov 27, 2025 10:48 PM EST
Seattle Seahawks running back Kenneth Walker III (glute) is on the team's Week 13 injury report and was listed as limited in Wednesday's practice with a glute injury, according to Michael-Shawn Dugar of The Athletic. Walker, who has a history of lower-body injuries, is worth monitoring ahead of a Week 13 clash against the Minnesota Vikings this weekend. The 25-year-old continues to share playing time with backfield mate Zach Charbonnet, but he has been much more efficient with his opportunities in 2025, compiling 677 rushing yards and four touchdowns on his 147 rushing attempts. Walker has also added 157 receiving yards. If Walker is able to play against Minnesota, he should be viewed as a low-end RB2 for fantasy managers. He played through his glute injury in last week's win over the Titans and had 14 touches for 101 scrimmage yards.
Nov 26, 2025 7:51 PM EST
Seattle Seahawks running back Kenneth Walker III (glute) is officially active for Sunday's Week 12 contest against the Tennessee Titans. He had been listed as questionable after popping up on the injury report as a limited participant this past Friday. Despite the last-minute injury scare, Walker will suit up as the Seahawks' primary back. He's coming off an impressive game against the Los Angeles Rams in which he had 16 carries for 67 rushing yards and one touchdown, plus three catches for an additional 44 receiving yards. Amid a relatively inconsistent campaign in which he has shared the workload with Zach Charbonnet, Walker finds himself as the overall RB23 in fantasy scoring this season. He has a great opportunity to strengthen his fantasy value against a Titans defense that has allowed the fifth-most fantasy points to running backs in 2025. Walker ranks as the overall RB18 in RotoBaller's Week 12 fantasy rankings.
Nov 23, 2025 11:37 AM EST
Seattle Seahawks running back Kenneth Walker III (glute) is expected to play in Week 12's road matchup with the Tennessee Titans. ESPN's Adam Schefter reported the news. The Michigan State product was a late addition to Seattle's practice report on Friday, logging a limited session with a glute issue that forced the team to deem him questionable. However, head coach Mike Macdonald has expressed that the move was precautionary, and he should be fine for Sunday. It's excellent news for him, as Walker III is in a smash spot against a Titan's defense that's yielded the seventh-most rushing yards (134.7) and eighth-most fantasy points per game to running backs (24.35). Fantasy managers will still want to remain watchful of the 25-year-old's official game-time status, although he doesn't appear to be in any danger of missing his first appearance this season.
Nov 23, 2025 12:42 AM EST
Seattle Seahawks running back Kenneth Walker III (glute) popped up on the injury report on Friday, but head coach Mike Macdonald described it as precautionary and said that he is "fine to play" Sunday against the Tennessee Titans. Walker had one of his best games of the season in Week 11 against the Rams, handling 16 carries for 67 yards and a touchdown to go along with three receptions (three targets) for 44 yards. That marked his most receiving yards in a game this season, and the three targets were his most since Week 1. The 25-year-old also found the end zone for the first time since Week 3 when he scored twice with Zach Charbonnet inactive due to injury. Otherwise, Walker has been vultured time after time down near the goal line this season, but things have shifted more in Walker's favor recently. Macdonald said earlier in the week that Walker will see his opportunities increase moving forward, and he gets a great matchup in Week 12 against a Titans defense that has allowed the fifth most PPR points per game to opposing running backs.
Nov 22, 2025 7:38 PM EST
Seattle Seahawks running back Kenneth Walker III (glute) popped up with a new injury on Friday's injury report and is now listed as questionable for Sunday's matchup against the Tennessee Titans, per Michael-Shawn Dugar of The Athletic. Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald said that Walker "should be fine" for Sunday despite the questionable tag, noting that the team is being precautionary. It's never good to see a player show up with a new injury late in the practice week, but signs point to the 25-year-old back playing in Week 12. The timing is quite unfortunate, as Macdonald hinted earlier this week at Walker seeing his opportunities increase moving forward, so ideally, this injury doesn't impact those plans. Zach Charbonnet will likely continue to be a thorn in his side, but Walker gets a dream matchup against the Titans on Sunday and could deliver for fantasy managers who have been waiting all season.
Nov 21, 2025 4:46 PM EST
Seattle Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald said that running back Kenneth Walker is "earning more opportunities," but it is tied primarily to how Walker is performing during games, according to Michael-Shawn Dugar of The Athletic. Macdonald continues saying that Walker is doing well in practice, but the game context is what drives the decision-making. Walker's usage has been frustrating this season from a fantasy perspective as he has been stuck in an even time split with Zach Charbonnet, but his strong performance in Week 11 against the Rams could earn him more opportunities going forward. The 25-year-old totaled 16 carries for 67 yards and a touchdown to go along with three catches (three targets) for 44 yards in the game. Walker's impact in the pass game was something that Macdonald talked about as well, and with his game-changing explosiveness, Seattle could start to feature him as a bigger piece of the offense.
Nov 19, 2025 5:08 PM EST
Seattle Seahawks running back Kenneth Walker III could be in line to see more work out of the backfield moving forward after he eclipsed 100 scrimmage yards in the Week 11 loss to the Los Angeles Rams, according to Gregg Bell of The Tacoma News Tribune. Head coach Mike Macdonald said that Walker is "showing that he's earning more opportunities to get the ball." "I think you really felt Ken (Sunday)," Macdonald said. "And just, even in the pass game, too, on check-downs, finding him late in the play. Just shows you that he's such an explosive player with the ball in his hands." The 25-year-old has played 22 more offensive snaps than Zach Charbonnet in the last three weeks and has just been more efficient with the ball in his hands in 2025 than his backfield mate. Charbonnet is going to remain involved, but Macdonald's words could mean that Walker will start seeing a bigger piece of the pie, starting in a great Week 12 matchup against the Tennessee Titans.
Nov 18, 2025 3:33 PM EST
Seattle Seahawks running back Kenneth Walker III got into the end zone for only the third time this year and the first time since Week 3 in the 21-19 loss to the division-rival Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium on Sunday. Walker led Seattle with 16 carries for 67 yards on the ground and a touchdown, adding three catches (three targets) for a season-high 44 yards in the passing game. In a game in which quarterback Sam Darnold struggled and threw four interceptions, the 25-year-old Walker stabilized the Seahawks' offense and scored their only touchdown of the game. It was only the third time in 2025 that he has surpassed 100 scrimmage yards despite a healthy 4.5 yard-per-carry average. Walker has been very efficient this year with his touches, but more importantly, he's managed to stay healthy and hold off backfield mate Zach Charbonnet. Keep him in your fantasy lineups as an RB2 with more upside next week in a juicy matchup against the Tennessee Titans.
Nov 16, 2025 10:51 PM EST
Seattle Seahawks running back Kenneth Walker III is not a fantasy starter in Week 11 against the Los Angeles Rams. Walker is running solidly for Seattle, but he has not been able to break off a big play or find the end zone consistently in 2025. Additionally, Seattle is relying on running back Zach Charbonnet at the goal line. Even when Seattle is in scoring position, Walker often does not have a chance to punch it in. What is more, the Rams are No. 2 against opposing running backs in fantasy. They are allowing just 3.74 yards per carry to opposing running backs. To make matters worse, the Rams are No. 15 in receiving yards allowed to opposing running backs, limiting what little receiving upside Walker has. Walker has not scored double-digit fantasy points since Week 4. He has not scored a touchdown since Week 3. He is not receiving enough volume to overcome the lack of touchdowns, either. Walker should be benched in Week 11, and he is approaching drop candidate status.
Nov 14, 2025 5:31 PM EST
Seattle Seahawks running back Kenneth Walker III has been a fantasy disappointment this season; however, Walker could deliver flex value in Week 10 against the Arizona Cardinals. Arizona has a good-but-not-great defense this season. Walker already carved them up to the tune of 110 total yards in Week 4. Walker has been held in check since then, never topping 9.6 PPR fantasy points. Still, Walker is consistently receiving double-digit opportunities. It is only a matter of time before he breaks off a big run. Seattle's offense is in a serious rhythm at the moment. They are throwing the ball extremely effectively, but they could improve on the ground. Look for Walker to have a bit of a bounce-back game this week to get the Seahawks' running game going again. If you need a flex play with upside, Walker could be your man in Week 10.
Nov 8, 2025 2:49 AM EST
Seattle Seahawks running back Kenneth Walker III is a flex play in Week 9 against the Washington Commanders. The Commanders' defense has been middle-of-the-pack against opposing running backs in fantasy. However, it may be difficult for Walker to exploit the matchup while he continues to split time with Zach Charbonnet in this backfield. Walker is currently the RB28 in fantasy, and he has not scored more than 9.6 fantasy points since Week 4. His rushing volume has remained solid, but he is a non-factor in the receiving game. He has one or fewer receptions in six of seven games this year. With no receiving volume, Walker's upside is completely capped. Given that Charbonnet is the goal line back, Walker needs to break off a big play to be fantasy relevant. Based on where you drafted him, you may not have a better option with four teams on a bye. He is a flex option with limited upside in Week 9.
Oct 31, 2025 6:29 PM EST
Seattle Seahawks running back Kenneth Walker III is in for more of the same flex-level production in Week 7 against the Houston Texans. Walker continues to play in a timeshare with fellow running back Zach Charbonnet. He is running relatively well, but his passing game work has been nearly nonexistent. He has scored single-digit fantasy points in two straight weeks in tough matchups. The Texans are No. 5 against opposing running backs in fantasy. This is not a week that Walker should be expected to get back to his usual production. He is always a threat for a big play, but even those have come few and far between in 2025. As long as both of Seattle's running backs are healthy, Walker will remain in the flex conversation. His RB2 upside does not even seem very achievable at this point. You can start Walker this week, but expect a low ceiling and a potentially single-digit floor.
Oct 17, 2025 8:55 PM EST
When asked about running back Kenneth Walker III potentially earning more snaps due to his effectiveness this year relative to Zach Charbonnet, head coach Mike McDonald said that the team takes statistics into account, but they have a plan for their RB usage. McDonald added that both Walker and Charbonnet are playing "high-level football," and they will continue to use both backs. Seattle's running game has been a disappointment through six weeks, but the 24-year-old Walker has been more efficient with his touches than Charb has been. Walker had only 10 carries for 34 yards in the Week 6 win over the Jacksonville Jaguars, though, adding one catch for three yards. Before that, Walker had gone over 80 rushing yards in two straight games. Fantasy managers should expect a similar backfield split moving forward as the Seahawks look to keep the oft-injured Walker healthy.
Oct 16, 2025 3:31 PM EST
Seattle Seahawks running back Kenneth Walker III checks in as a low-end RB2 once again in Week 6 against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Walker continues to split time with running back Zach Charbonnet in Seattle's backfield. The Jaguars are 18th against opposing running backs in fantasy. As such, there should be running lanes available for Walker. Walker has been very efficient over the last couple of weeks, having amassed 167 rushing yards on 29 carries. Unfortunately, his passing game volume remains low, which lowers his floor. However, the Seahawks love to run the ball in neutral and positive game scripts. They should be able to take care of business against Jacksonville, which bodes well for Walker in fantasy. Walker's ceiling will be tapped as long as he is splitting time with Charbonnet, but if he remains efficient, he will provide solid fantasy value. Additionally, Walker is as good a bet as anyone to score a long touchdown.
Oct 11, 2025 9:49 AM EST
Seattle Seahawks running back Kenneth Walker III will look to continue his efficient running in Week 5. Walker will have a tough task ahead of him as the Seahawks will host a Tampa Bay Buccaneers team allowing less than three yards per carry to opposing running backs. Additionally, the Seahawks are deploying a running back committee with Walker and Zach Charbonnet. Both players are taking opportunities from the other. Walker's saving grace is his pass-catching and big-play ability. He is not receiving goal line opportunities, which suggests that he will need to score between the 20s. You may feel compelled to start Walker in Week 5, but he is not a smash play by any means. However, he provides a decent fantasy floor this week and can be deployed as a low-end RB2.
Oct 3, 2025 7:51 PM EST
Seattle Seahawks running back Kenneth Walker III rushed for 81 yards on 19 carries during Thursday's Week 4 win over the Arizona Cardinals. He also converted two targets into one reception for an additional 29 receiving yards. He didn't find the end zone, but he did post a season-high in touches and receiving yards. The 24-year-old entered this week as the overall RB16 in PPR leagues and should continue to rank just outside the top 12 running backs heading into next week's game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Zach Charbonnet should continue to see double-digit touches, but there's no question that Walker is still the primary option out of the backfield.
Sep 26, 2025 12:23 AM EST
Seattle Seahawks running back Kenneth Walker III seems to be headed back towards a timeshare with Zach Charbonnet (foot), who appears poised to return from his injury. Walker had been playing less than 50% of the snaps in Weeks 1 and 2. However, even without Charbonnet in the lineup in Week 3, Walker only played 53% of the snaps. Granted, the Seahawks were running the clock out to end the game. Still, Seattle is clearly trying to keep Walker healthy by limiting his reps. With Charbonnet set to return on Thursday night against the Arizona Cardinals, Walker is likely to enter into a roughly 50/50 split for running back touches. He has been able to remain a high-level fantasy option by scoring touchdowns, but his lack of efficiency in Week 3 will certainly need to improve. Arizona has been generous to opposing backfields in fantasy, giving both Walker and Charbonnet a chance to feast this week. Walker is best deployed as a low-end RB2 with upside for a big play.
Sep 24, 2025 9:06 PM EST
Seattle Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald was not pleased with the team's rushing performance in their Week 3 blowout win over the visiting New Orleans Saints on Sunday. "It's not good enough. It's not even close to being good enough," Macdonald said. Running back Kenneth Walker III had 16 carries for only 38 yards, but he made up for it by scoring twice. Backup George Holani had 10 carries for only 27 yards with Zach Charbonnet (foot) inactive. While Walker's fantasy managers were pleased by his two-touchdown performance with Charbonnet out of the picture on Sunday, Macdonald's comments don't bode well for Walker's workload going forward if he continues to be inefficient on the ground. The 24-year-old averaged under 3.0 yards a carry in Weeks 1 and 3 while going for 8.1 yards a tote in a big Week 2 performance. When Charb returns (possibly in Week 4), Walker could see even fewer carries.
Sep 22, 2025 1:06 PM EST
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