Kenneth Walker III's Stats, Metrics, Game Logs, Projections & Rankings

Seattle Seahawks running back Kenneth Walker III (ankle/calf) is listed as questionable for Sunday's divisional tilt against the Arizona Cardinals, according to Bob Condotta of the Seattle Times. Walker opened the week as a limited participant but was then downgraded to a non-participant on Thursday. Fantasy managers should continue to pay close attention to the Michigan State product's status over the weekend, as he may end up being a game-time decision. Walker has seen a slight dip in production, averaging just 48.0 rushing yards per game over the past three weeks. If Walker cannot play, fantasy managers should view Zach Charbonnet as a high-end RB2 as he will likely operate as the workhorse option against an Arizona rush defense that has allowed the 14th-most PPR points to opposing RBs this season.

Seattle Seahawks running back Kenneth Walker III (ankle, calf) was downgraded to a non-participant in Thursday's practice after being limited the day before. Not only is a mid-week downgrade bad news for Walker, but these are both new injuries for him this year after previous battling through an oblique ailment earlier in 2024. Fantasy managers that have the 24-year-old rostered should be looking to add Zach Charbonnet if he's available on the waiver wire just in case Walker cannot get the green light to play against the division-rival Arizona Cardinals in the desert in Week 14. In the two game that Charbonnet started in Weeks 2 and 3 with Walker unavailable, he had 32 carries for 129 yards and three touchdowns as Seattle's lead back. The volume increase alone would make Charbonnet at least an RB2 in fantasy if Walker is out this weekend.

Seattle Seahawks running back Kenneth Walker III (ankle, calf) was listed as a limited participant in Wednesday's practice with multiple injuries. It could help explain why backup Zach Charbonnet played 45% of the offensive snaps in the Week 13 win over the New York Jets, his highest snap share since Week 8. Walker was in on 61% of the offensive snaps and handled 16 carries for only 49 rushing yards while catching two passes for a loss of three yards. It was the second straight game Walker had under 50 rushing yards, and now he's dealing with two injury concerns heading into a Week 14 divisional clash in the desert against the Arizona Cardinals. The 24-year-old is a must-start RB when healthy as Seattle's lead back, though, as he's averaging 19.3 touches per game and has six TDs in 10 games. Fantasy managers in need of a RB this week might want to check on Charbonnet's availability, though.

Seattle Seahawks running back Kenneth Walker III was highly inefficient in Week 13 against the New York Jets. Walker received another full complement of 16 carries in this game, but he only averaged 3.1 yards per carry. Walker ended up with a dud of a fantasy football day because he only caught two passes for -3 yards. Walker has been relatively inefficient over the last several weeks despite the Seahawks attempt to commit to the run more heavily. His passing game usage had kept him in the RB2 conversation, so his Week 13 output is that much more disappointing. To make matters worse, back up running back Zach Charbonnet ran for 28 yards on just four carries. Charbonnet also scored the team's lone rushing touchdown in Week 13. Charbonnet's solid outing does not signal a changing of the guard by any means. However, the Seahawks need to find a way to get Walker going in the running game. He will look to recover from this poor outing in Week 14 against the Arizona Cardinals.

Seattle Seahawks running back Kenneth Walker III has a chance to deliver big numbers for the Seahawks in Week 13. The Jets have been solid against opposing running backs in fantasy throughout the season. However, they have struggled to contain quality backs this season such as Najee Harris, James Conner, and Joe Mixon. Walker has been held in check of late, but Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald remains committed to establishing the run for this team. Walker also continues to be an excellent pass catcher this season. His 36 receptions for 274 yards are both career highs and the Seahawks still have six games to go this season. Whether the Seahawks are ahead or behind in this game, Walker will be heavily involved. This game will be in the mid-30s with a breeze. It would behoove the Seahawks to try and stick to the run as a result. Walker should be started with confidence this week. He is due for a massive breakaway run as well.