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
Seattle Seahawks running back Kenneth Walker III entered a great Week 3 matchup against the visiting New Orleans Saints with a higher fantasy ceiling after backfield mate Zach Charbonnet (foot) was ruled out. Walker took advantage with 16 carries and two touchdowns on the ground, but he wasn't very efficient with just 38 rushing yards (2.4 yards per carry). The 24-year-old added one catch on his only target for a 12-yard gain. Fantasy managers have to be pleased with Walker's production the last two weeks, as he's gone for 143 rushing yards and three touchdowns since a quiet Week 1 showing. Seattle took their foot off the gas in the second half on Sunday after quickly building a large first-half lead, as backup George Holani also reached double-digit carries (10). Walker is going to need to be more efficient when Charbonnet comes back to return RB2 value in fantasy, but Charb may miss another week with Seattle's Week 4 game coming next Thursday against the division-rival Arizona Cardinals.
Sep 21, 2025 10:43 PM EST
Seattle Seahawks running back Kenneth Walker III looks to be a workhorse running back in Week 3 against the New Orleans Saints. No. 2 running back Zach Charbonnet (foot) is tagged as doubtful for this week, which means that Walker will likely receive a massive workload. Walker and Charbonnet had been in a near-even backfield split in terms of total touches. The Seahawks have been intentional with the usage of their running backs to keep both of them fresh and healthy. However, with limited running back experience behind Walker, he is going to have to receive the lion's share of touches out of necessity. The Saints have not been lit up by opposing running backs to begin the season, but Walker's volume alone gives him a chance to have a massive game. Walker has already seen a solid target share in the first two games of the season. With a substantial uptick in carries, he should knock on the door of RB1 status in Week 3.
Sep 20, 2025 12:15 AM EST
Seattle Seahawks running back Kenneth Walker III could be set for a big Week 3 performance against the Saints. He broke out for 105 yards and a touchdown on just 13 carries last week, though Zach Charbonnet actually led the team with 15 rushing attempts. With Charbonnet (foot) sidelined in practice and questionable for Sunday, Walker may be in line for a heavy workload. Facing a Saints defense ranked 18th against the run and giving up 111.5 yards per game, Walker profiles as a RB1 if Charbonnet is limited or out.
Sep 18, 2025 2:24 PM EST
Seattle Seahawks running back Kenneth Walker III acknowledged that Zach Charbonnet is expected to continue splitting the backfield with him. Through two games, Charbonnet has outsnapped Walker (56% to 38%) and handled more carries (27 to 23). Head coach Mike MacDonald reinforced that approach, saying, "We're playing the long game. We want both backs to play the whole year." Walker also stated that he's buying into the committee approach to preserve his health. "I believe we have two great backs." Walker's history of injuries is expanding, as he missed six games in 2024 and multiple others earlier in his career. For fantasy purposes, Walker's upside is capped, and he should be valued as a high-end RB3 rather than his typical high-end RB2 profile.
Sep 16, 2025 9:07 PM EST
Seattle Seahawks running back Kenneth Walker III bounced back from a disappointing Week 1 performance by leading his team in rushing in Seattle's 31-17 victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers. Walker III recorded 105 rushing yards and a touchdown on 13 carries, adding one catch for 13 yards as a receiver. On a negative note, Walker III earned fewer carries than Seahawks running back Zach Charbonnet for the second straight game, although Charbonnet recorded just 10 rushing yards on his 15 attempts in Week 2. It appears Seattle intends to heavily feature both backs, which may make the Seattle backfield tough to evaluate on a week-to-week basis. Walker III profiles as a low-end RB2/high-end flex with explosive upside due to his big-play ability going into a Week 3 matchup with the New Orleans Saints.
Sep 15, 2025 10:27 AM EST
Seattle Seahawks running back Kenneth Walker III is a flex player with upside in Week 2 when Seattle visits the Pittsburgh Steelers. Walker's 40% Week 1 snap share was concerning. That number figures to rise, given that Walker was working back from injuries throughout the offseason, but he does not appear poised to maintain the workhorse role he once held in this backfield. Walker was the preferred pass-catching running back in Week 1, which gives him a solid base in fantasy. Seattle is facing a Steelers' defense on Sunday that should be solid all-around. However, they just got torched on the ground and through the air by a Jets offense that many considered to be below average coming into the season. With Seattle now having a week to see what their new offense looks like, they should be able to make adjustments and have more success in Week 2. Walker has lost his status as an RB2, but he can be started in your flex.
Sep 12, 2025 12:03 PM EST
Seattle Seahawks running back Kenneth Walker III will open the season as the starter against the San Francisco 49ers. Walker is coming off a season in which he performed as an RB1 when healthy. Walker's targets were way up, which helped provide him with a solid baseline in fantasy. He draws a solid matchup in Week 1 against a 49ers team that allowed the third-most fantasy points to opposing running backs in 2024. That number figures to improve with Robert Saleh back as the team's defensive coordinator, but Walker should have lanes to run through. The Seahawks' offensive line is improved, and the team's offensive coaching staff changes suggest a serious commitment to the run. Walker may cede some work to backup Zach Charbonnet, who has made huge strides as a player, but Walker's big-play ability should keep him among the league's best options at the position if he can stay healthy. As such, Walker is an RB2 with RB1 upside in Week 1.
Sep 5, 2025 2:17 PM EST
Seattle Seahawks running back Kenneth Walker III (foot) logged a full practice on Monday as the team prepares for its Week 1 matchup against the San Francisco 49ers. Walker had been limited for most of training camp with a lingering foot issue, but his early-week participation is an encouraging sign for his availability. The third-year back is expected to operate as Seattle's lead runner against the 49ers defense, that surrendered the sixth-most fantasy points to running backs in 2024. If active, Walker should be viewed as a strong high-end RB2 to open the season.
Sep 2, 2025 9:59 AM EST
Seattle Seahawks running back Kenneth Walker III (foot) is in full pads at practice on Thursday for the third straight day, according to Gregg Bell of The Tacoma News Tribune. Walker suffered a minor foot injury earlier this month and had been alternating practice days as a precaution given his lengthy history with lower-body ailments. The 24-year-old appears to be moving past the foot issue in the final week of the preseason, but he'll probably be held out of the finale this weekend against the Green Bay Packers. Walker has been very productive for Seattle and fantasy managers when he's healthy, but he's almost guaranteed to miss some time again in 2025 due to injury. It's why the Seahawks have hinted that they will involve Zach Charbonnet more in order to try and keep Walker available. He has become a risk/reward RB2 for fantasy purposes.
Aug 21, 2025 12:06 PM EST
Seattle Seahawks running back Kenneth Walker III (foot) was looking good on the practice field on Sunday. Walker was able to practice in full, after dealing with foot soreness. The Seahawks have been careful with Walker early in camp because of his foot issue. Despite that, head coach Mike Macdonald said the plan is for Walker to be a full-go for Thursday's joint practice with the Green Bay Packers. This foot issue hopefully won't be something that lingers into the regular season. Fantasy managers should check back throughout the week for more updates on his status.
Aug 17, 2025 4:34 PM EST
The Tacoma News Tribune's Gregg Bell writes that Seattle Seahawks running back Kenneth Walker III (foot) "seems like a prime candidate to be one of the few Seahawks starters who does not play Friday" in the team's second preseason game versus the Kansas City Chiefs. Walker took art in a full-pads practice on Tuesday for the first time in more than a week and then rested on Wednesday. It's a routine that Walker has been going through the last couple weeks at training camp. It makes sense for Seattle to play it safe with the injury-prone Walker, who missed six of 17 games in 2024 an went on Injured Reserve in December with an ankle injury. He has yet to play a full season in his first three years with the Seahawks and could lose valuable backfield touches to Zach Charbonnet in order to keep him healthy. RotoBaller has Walker ranked as the RB16 in fantasy.
Aug 15, 2025 5:06 PM EST
Seattle Seahawks running back Kenneth Walker III (foot) was a participant for the team's padded practice on Tuesday, according to Emerald City Spectrum. The Michigan State product missed six games last season, but has looked strong in practice and appears ready to go for Week 1, according to the report. Seattle and its revamped offense figures to lean heavily on Walker, who surpassed 1,000 yards rushing as a rookie and logged 46 catches last year despite missing extended time.
Aug 13, 2025 10:59 AM EST
Seattle Seahawks running back Kenneth Walker III (foot) dealt with a sore foot in the first few days of August before returning to a full practice last week, according to The Tacoma News Tribune's Gregg Bell. Since last week, Walker has been alternating days off, and head coach Mike Macdonald said Walker will be fine for the regular-season opener in early September. "We have a program. We have a plan for Ken," Macdonald said. "And we're sticking to the plan." It's a smart plan given how much time the 24-year-old has missed in recent years due to lower-body injuries. He played in a career-low 11 games in 2024 and finished with 573 rushing yards and seven touchdowns on 153 rushing attempts. Walker is outside the RB1 conversation because of his injury risk and the fact that Seattle will most likely look to get Zach Charbonnet more involved to lessen the wear and tear on Walker moving forward.
Aug 12, 2025 1:26 PM EST
Seattle Seahawks running back Kenneth Walker III (foot) was again absent from practice Sunday. The 24-year-old recently returned to practice after missing time earlier in training camp with a sore foot. Walker has been hampered by injuries over the last two seasons, playing in only 11 games last year and posting a stat line of 153 rushes for 573 yards and seven touchdowns. The dynamic power back, when healthy, has a nose for the end zone and has led the league in forced missed tackles and yards after contact. RotoBaller still projects him as RB16, as this latest absence is likely precautionary to ensure he is ready for Week 1, but given his history of various injuries, his status should continue to be monitored closely.
Aug 10, 2025 4:08 PM EST
Seattle Seahawks running back Kenneth Walker III (foot) was back in pads at Tuesday's training camp practice, according to Bob Condotta of The Seattle Times. Foot soreness sidelined Walker for three straight training camp practices, but now he's back on the field. It seems like Walker is constantly battling lower-body injuries, and the 24-year-old's 2024 season was cut short by an ankle injury. Because of his injury history and talk that Zach Charbonnet could take on a bigger role in the backfield next to Walker to help keep him healthy in new offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak's system, Walker has become more of a midrange RB2 target in fantasy. Walker hasn't reached the 1,000-yard rushing mark since his rookie season in 2022 and he played in only 11 games last year, rushing for 573 yards and seven touchdowns. If he's healthy, Walker should still lead Seattle's backfield in 2025.
Aug 5, 2025 5:05 PM EST
Seattle Seahawks running back Kenneth Walker III (foot) missed his third-straight practice on Monday due to a sore foot. The 24-year-old did not appear to be dealing with any injuries during the start of camp, but has remained sidelined over the past few days. Fantasy managers should continue to keep a close eye on his status in case this injury begins to linger. On Monday, Zach Charbonnet filled in as the top running back once again. While Walker has flashed immense upside when on the field, he is no stranger to injuries. During the 2024 season, Walker played in only 11 games. However, during these 11 games, he averaged an impressive 16.5 PPR points per game. He also saw a career-high 53 targets his way, after seeing just 35 and 47 in each of his first two NFL seasons. When Walker is on the field, fantasy managers should expect him to serve as the lead running back in Seattle. However, given his extensive injury history, the Seahawks could eventually opt to lower his workload to preserve his health. For now, the Michigan State product remains a high-upside RB2 with risk in all standard leagues.
Aug 4, 2025 2:55 PM EST
Seattle Seahawks running back Kenneth Walker III (foot) looks like he's going to get some extra rest early in training camp. Walker was seen practicing on Thursday, but will take off both Friday and Saturday. Head coach Mike Macdonald said Walker is dealing with soreness in his foot. He continued by saying Walker is fine, but the team is just being cautious with him. Walker was limited to 11 games this past season due to injuries. It sounds like he's mostly healthy heading into camp, but the team wants to keep him at 100 percent before the regular season. The expectation is that Walker is going to get a regular workload as the lead back in 2025, but fantasy managers know the risk when drafting him.
Aug 3, 2025 8:20 AM EST
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