Seahawks' Kenneth Walker: Gets back to limited Thursday
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Walker (illness) practiced in a limited capacity Thursday, John Boyle of the Seahawks' official site reports.
Walker gutted through an illness this past Sunday in Atlanta, but he still was able to handle a 47 percent snap share and turn 16 touches into 93 yards from scrimmage and two total TDs. Fellow RB Zach Charbonnet actually saw the field more than Walker, earning 55 percent of snaps, but his eight touches went for a measly nine total yards. Walker has followed up Wednesday's absence with some activity one day later, indicating he's trending in the right direction ahead of Sunday's matchup with the Bills.
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Seahawks' Kenneth Walker: Still dealing with illness
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Walker didn't take part in Wednesday's practice due to an illness, John Boyle of the Seahawks' official site reports.
Walker came down with an illness this past weekend that left him questionable for the Week 7 game. He ended up suiting up Sunday in Atlanta, and while his snap share of 47 percent was below his norm (between 60 and 70 percent) on the season, he still had 14 carries for 69 yards and one touchdown and gathered in both targets for 24 yards and another score. Meanwhile No. 2 back Zach Charbonnet earned a 55 percent snap share and tallied eight touches for just nine total yards. Because Walker remains under the weather at the beginning of Week 8 prep, he has plenty of time to put the ailment behind him ahead of Sunday's game against the Bills.
Walker (illness) rushed 14 times for 69 yards and a touchdown and brought in both targets for 24 yards and another score in the Seahawks' 34-14 win over the Falcons on Sunday.
Walker was a Saturday addition to the injury report due to an illness, but the third-year back didn't display any signs of attrition while helping the Seahawks to a win on his 24th birthday. He hit pay dirt twice in a game for the second time this season, recording scoring plays on a 20-yard run and 17-yard reception in the second and third quarters, respectively. The latter play showed off Walker's receiver-like skills, as he managed a picturesque outstretched grab. He should have plenty of time to get back to full health ahead of a Week 8 home showdown against the Bills.
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Seahawks' Kenneth Walker: Active against Atlanta
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Walker (illness) is active for Sunday's game against the Falcons, Michael-Shawn Dugar of The Athletic reports.
Walker appeared on the injury report Saturday with an undisclosed illness, but he will be on the field for Sunday's matchup. He has been Seattle's lead back this season, though it's unclear if his health will interfere with his usage against Atlanta. Walker will also look to get back to his early-season form, as he's managed only 51 yards on 19 carries combined across the last two games.
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Seahawks' Kenneth Walker: Added to injury report with illness
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Walker was added to Seattle's injury report Saturday with an illness and is listed as questionable for Sunday's contest against the Falcons.
It's reassuring in the sense the Seahawks didn't call up any running back from the practice squad, but obviously fantasy managers need to monitor Walker's status given the sudden addition to the injury report. Should the dynamic 23-year-old miss time, Zach Charbonnet would immediately step in as the primary running back.
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Seahawks' Kenneth Walker: Salvages inefficient rushing night
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Walker rushed 14 times for 32 yards and a touchdown and secured all eight targets for 37 yards in the Seahawks' 36-24 loss to the 49ers on Thursday night.
Walker's highly inefficient work on the ground was partly offset by his one-yard scoring run late in the third quarter and his second straight very busy game as a receiver. The third-year back's reception total was a new career high, besting the seven catches he'd just recorded in a Week 5 loss to the Giants. Walker's rushing struggles are a concern heading into a Week 7 road matchup against the Falcons on Sunday, Oct. 20, as he's now gained just 51 yards on 19 carries over his last pair of contests.
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Seahawks' Kenneth Walker: Struggles in defeat
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Walker rushed five times for 19 yards and caught seven of eight targets for 57 yards in Sunday's 29-20 loss to the Giants.
Walked did not carry an injury designation into Sunday's tilt after being limited during the practice week due to a lingering oblique injury. The veteran starter scored three touchdowns in his return from the aforementioned oblique strain in Week 4, so his poor performance against the Giants wasn't related. Walker still led Seattle in running-back carries and also paced the team in targets Sunday. Barring any health concerns, fantasy managers should stick with Walker heading into Thursday's home matchup against San Francisco.
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Seahawks' Kenneth Walker: No injury designation
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Walker (oblique) doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Giants, Bob Condotta of The Seattle Times reports.
Walker returned from the oblique injury to score three touchdowns in Monday's loss at Detroit after missing the previous three games. He seems to have avoided setbacks this week and should be ready for his usual lead role come Sunday.
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Seahawks' Kenneth Walker: Scores thrice in MNF loss
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Walker rushed 12 times for 80 yards and three touchdowns while adding four receptions for 36 yards in Monday's 42-29 loss to the Lions.
Walker was cleared from his oblique injury prior to Monday's kickoff, affording fantasy managers a comfortable decision to start Seattle's lead back for a monster three-score game. The 23-year-old missed the Seahawk's previous two games with the aforementioned injury, and he clearly was chomping at the bit to get back out there after a standout effort. A healthy Walker heads into a Week 5 matchup against the Giants on Sunday.
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Seahawks' Kenneth Walker: Set for Monday
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Walker does not carry an injury designation into Monday's contest against the Lions, John Boyle of the Seahawks' official site reports.
Walker practiced in limited fashion both Thursday and Friday, so it seemed like the electric tailback was likely primed to play after missing the previous two games. He'll return against a tough Lions defense that's allowed the fourth-fewest rushing yards this season.
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Seahawks' Kenneth Walker: Limited again Friday
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Walker (oblique) was limited at Friday's walkthrough, Corbin K. Smith of SI.com reports.
After donning pads at Thursday's practice, Walker was able to go down as a limited participant for a second day in a row. He appears to be closing in on a return to action since suffering an oblique injury Week 1, which has sidelined him the last two games. Ultimately, Saturday's practice report will reveal whether or not he heads into Monday's contest at Detroit with a designation. Zach Charbonnet would stand to benefit if Walker is inhibited or sidelined again for Week 4 action.
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Seahawks' Kenneth Walker: Limited to kick off week
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Walker (oblique) practiced in a limited capacity Thursday, Michael-Shawn Dugar of The Athletic reports.
Going back to last week, Walker has put together back-to-back capped sessions as he draws closer to completing his recovery from the oblique injury that he suffered Week 1 against the Broncos. According to Bob Condotta of The Seattle Times, Walker was in pads and had his helmet during warmups Thursday. The Seahawks have a pair of practices remaining during Week 4 prep in which Walker can demonstrate his health before the Seahawks may give him a designation ahead of Monday's game at Detroit. If he's able to return, there's a chance he could split reps with No. 2 RB Zach Charbonnet, though Walker has averaged 16.9 touches per game in two-plus seasons as a pro.
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Seahawks' Kenneth Walker: Inactive in Week 3
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Walker (oblique) is listed as inactive Sunday against the Dolphins.
Considering the Seahawks listed Walker as doubtful to suit up Sunday due to the oblique injury that he suffered in the season opener, it comes as no surprise that he found himself among the team's Week 3 inactives. Having said that, he displayed some progress in his recovery by running on the side during warmups Thursday and officially returning to practice Friday as a limited participant. Nevertheless, Walker again will cede Seattle's backfield to Zach Charbonnet, who handled 67 of 70 offensive snaps last Sunday in New England on his way to 19 touches for 69 yards from scrimmage and one rushing TD.
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Seahawks' Kenneth Walker: Doubtful despite practice return
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Walker (oblique) is listed as doubtful for Sunday's game against Miami, but he did manage a limited practice Friday, Bob Condotta of The Seattle Times reports.
The return to practice is a good sign for Week 4, if nothing else, and it confirms that fantasy managers planning to start Zach Charbonnet will need to check Seattle's inactive list ahead of a 4:05 p.m. ET kickoff this Sunday. Walker will have an extra day to get ready the following week, as Seattle faces the Lions on Monday, Sept. 30.
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Seahawks' Kenneth Walker: Listed as doubtful
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Walker (oblique) is listed as doubtful for Sunday's game against Miami, Bob Condotta of The Seattle Times reports.
Walker ran on a side field Thursday but still hasn't practiced since injuring his oblique in the fourth quarter of a Week 1 win over Denver. Fellow Seahawks RB Zach Charbonnet handled 95 percent of the snaps on offense in a 23-20 overtime win over the Patriots last week, taking 14 carries for 38 yards and a touchdown while adding five catches for 31 yards. In the highly likely event Walker is inactive again, Charbonnet's projected workload will make him a strong option for fantasy lineups even though he's struggled with rushing efficiency and explosiveness to this point in his career.
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Seahawks' Kenneth Walker: No practice again Thursday
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Walker (oblique) officially didn't practice Thursday, John Boyle of the Seahawks' official site reports.
Walker hasn't taken part in drills since suffering an oblique injury during a Week 1 win against the Broncos, but he may be making some progress in his recovery, as he was spotted running on a side field during warmups prior to Thursday's session, per Bob Condotta of The Seattle Times. Before sitting out Week 2 at New England, Seattle listed him as doubtful to suit up, so the team could take a similar approach when it posts its final practice report of the week Friday. Zach Charbonnet is on hand to man the Seahawks backfield if Walker misses a second consecutive game Sunday versus the Dolphins.
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Seahawks' Kenneth Walker: Doubtful for Week 2
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Walker (oblique) is listed as doubtful for Sunday's game at New England, Michael-Shawn Dugar of The Athletic reports.
Walker was injured during the fourth quarter of a Week 1 win over Denver, after dominating Seattle's backfield snaps and touches over the first 50 minutes of the game. Zach Charbonnet took over in the closing minutes and now figures to make his third career start, with Kenny McIntosh likely getting some touches off the bench. Charbonnet averaged 19.7 touches and 48.7 snaps over a three-game stretch last season when Walker was injured, scoring one TD while averaging 75.3 total yards. It remains to be seen if Walker's absence will lead to a similarly huge workload for Charbonnet under a new coaching staff.
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Seahawks' Kenneth Walker: Sits out again Thursday
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Walker (oblique) missed Thursday's practice, John Boyle of the Seahawks' official site reports.
Walker's continued lack of activity this week since injuring his oblique this past Sunday against the Broncos is concerning, to say the least. On the one hand, coach Mike Macdonald told Brady Henderson of ESPN.com on Wednesday that he wants to take Walker's situation day by day, so having the running back focus on rehab versus on-field work makes sense. On the other, Walker now has just one session (Friday) to make his presence felt before Seattle potentially makes a ruling on his availability for Sunday's contest in New England. If Walker is inhibited or out Week 2, Zach Charbonnet would be the Seahawks' primary runner, with Kenny McIntosh and practice-squad member George Holani candidates to get work behind him.
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Seahawks' Kenneth Walker: No new update from coach
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Coach Mike Macdonald didn't have a concrete update on Walker (abdomen) on Monday, Brady Henderson of ESPN.com reports.
When addressing the status of Walker -- who suffered an abdominal injury in the fourth quarter of Sunday's win over the Broncos -- Macdonald noted Monday that there's "nothing new right now, just taking it day by day with (the running back)." For his part, following the Seahawks' Week 1 contest, Walker said, "I'm good," but his practice participation nonetheless will be worth monitoring ahead of this weekend's game against the Patriots.
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Seahawks' Kenneth Walker: Hurts abdomen late in strong Week 1
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Walker suffered an abdominal injury in the fourth quarter of Sunday's 26-20 win over the Broncos.
Walker was subbed out late in the fourth quarter due to abdominal pain. Prior to the injury, he rushed 20 times for 103 yards and a touchdown while adding two catches for six yards on three targets. In addition to scoring a 23-yard touchdown in the third quarter, Walker had a would-be six-yard touchdown nullified by a holding penalty on the following drive. Walker's practice participation will be worth monitoring as the Seahawks prepare to face the Patriots in Week 2.
