JANUARY 1, 2023 • NFL.COM
KENNETH WALKER III #9 - RUNNING BACK - SEATTLE SEAHAWKS
452 YDS •
113 ATT •
7 TD
452 YDS
113 ATT
7 TD
Can't-Miss Play: Kenneth Walker III gets out of the gate in a HURRY on 60-yard sprint On the first offensive play from scrimmage, Seattle Seahawks running back Kenneth Walker III makes one cut and sprints upfield for a 60-yard...
Playing Sunday Walker (ankle) is listed as active Sunday versus the Jets.
Impact Walker has been tending to an ankle injury for most of the last month, sitting out Week 14 against the Panthers but playing both of the last two games. During that span, he tallied 44 touches for 184 yards from scrimmage, so he should be good to handle his typical majority share of the backfield work for the Seahawks.
JANUARY 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Fantasy Injury Updates: Latest news on Rhamondre Stevenson, Kenneth Walker III impacting Week 17 start 'em, sit 'em calls Standout running backs Rhamondre Stevenson and Kenneth Walker III are listed as "questionable" for Week 17. Get the latest injury news and u...
DECEMBER 31, 2022 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
Expected to play Coach Pete Carroll said Friday that Walker (ankle) is expected to play and should have "fresh legs" for Sunday's game against the Jets, Curtis Crabtree of Fox 13 Seattle reports.
Impact The rookie officially is listed as questionable after not practicing Wednesday and being limited Thursday and Friday. It sounds like his availability won't actually come down to the 4:05 p.m. ET kickoff, though cautious fantasy managers may want to keep a distant eye on the situation anyway given some of the injury shenanigans that have come out of Seattle the past few years. Walker played through the same ankle injury last week and took 28 touches for 105 yards in a loss to the Chiefs after being listed as questionable on the final injury report.
DECEMBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Listed as questionable Walker (ankle) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Jets, Curtis Crabtree of Fox 13 Seattle reports.
Impact Gregg Bell of The Tacoma News Tribune suggests Walker and WR Tyler Lockett (questionable, hand) both are likely to play with the Seahawks battling for a wild-card spot, though it is possible neither is at his best. Walker played through the same ankle injury last week and took 28 touches for 105 yards from scrimmage in a loss to the Chiefs, so he figures to give it another go ahead of Sunday's 4:05 p.m. ET kickoff Sunday.
DECEMBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Limited practice Thursday Walker (ankle) was limited in practice Thursday, John Boyle of the Seahawks' official site reports.
Impact Walker didn't practice last week due to a lingering ankle injury, but he was able to suit up for Saturday's eventual loss at Kansas City and turn 53 percent of the snaps into 105 yards from scrimmage on 28 touches. With an increase in activity Thursday from Wednesday's DNP, he appears to be getting healthier, while reserve running backs DeeJay Dallas (ankle) and Travis Homer (ankle) were limited and non-participants, respectively. If Walker again is able to handle the No. 1 role out of Seattle's backfield Sunday versus the Jets, Dallas seems like a better bet than Homer to earn the team's complementary reps at running back.
DECEMBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Jets-Seahawks features two on-the-bubble teams just trying to get a win
New York and Seattle have lost a combined seven straight games. So on the plus side, one team can improve its playoff chances on Sunday.DECEMBER 29, 2022
No practice Wednesday Walker (ankle) was held out of Wednesday's practice, John Boyle of the Seahawks' official site reports.
Impact Walker also didn't practice last week due to the same listed injury before suiting up Saturday in Kansas City and pacing the Seahawks backfield to the tune of 53 percent of the snaps and 28 touches for 105 yards from scrimmage. The rest of Seattle's running backs (DeeJay Dallas and Travis Homer) combined for 36 plays and eight touches, so Walker clearly is the team's top option on the ground if he's available. Gregg Bell of The Tacoma News Tribune suggested the Seahawks are limiting Walker's on-field work during the week to ensure he can play on game days, but the rookie's status will still be one watch closely ahead of Sunday's contest against the Jets.
DECEMBER 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year odds 2022: Garrett Wilson, Kenneth Walker III among favorites to win O-ROY Which first-year NFL players are in the best position to win the 2022 Offensive Rookie of the Year? Get the latest odds and see all the favo...
DECEMBER 28, 2022 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year odds 2022: Garrett Wilson, Kenneth Walker III among favorites to win O-ROY Which first-year NFL players are in the best position to win the 2022 Offensive Rookie of the Year? Get the latest odds and see all the favo...
DECEMBER 28, 2022 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
Tuesday Round-Up: Kenneth Walker III Named Pro Football Focus Rookie of the Week PFF ranks running back Kenneth Walker III rookie of the week for his Week 16 efforts vs. the Kansas City Chiefs.
DECEMBER 27, 2022 • SEAHAWKS.COM
Powers through pain for big day Walker (ankle/back) rushed 26 times for 107 yards and lost two yards on two receptions in Saturday's 24-10 loss to the Chiefs.
Impact It was tough sledding early on for Walker after he managed just 10 yards on his first eight carries. Seattle stuck with the run despite playing from behind, resulting in the rookie's third 100-yard rushing game of the season. Head coach Pete Carroll noted that Walker jammed his ankle a couple of times over the course of the contest, but that his lead back was able to finish without issues, according to Bob Condotta of The Seattle Times. Walker's fantasy managers appeared to have dodged a bullet, but it wouldn't be surprising to see the bruising back limited in practice again this week ahead of next Sunday's tilt against the Jets.
DECEMBER 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Suiting up Week 16 Walker (ankle/back) is active for Saturday's game against the Chiefs.
Impact Though Walker sat out practices Tuesday through Thursday due to his pair of injuries and ended up taking a questionable tag into the weekend, Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll indicated the running back would play Saturday. Carroll's prediction will ultimately come to pass after Walker avoided the inactive list, but it's unclear if the rookie will be limited to any degree while he's still banged up. After sitting out the Seahawks' Week 14 loss to the Panthers, Walker didn't have any major restrictions with his workload in the Week 15 loss to the 49ers, as he accounted for 79 yards on 16 touches (12 carries, four receptions) while taking on a 75 percent snap share.
DECEMBER 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Still on track to play Saturday Walker (ankle/back), who is listed as questionable for Saturday's game at Kansas City after not practicing in any capacity this week, is still expected to play, Ian Rapoport of NFL...
Impact Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll told reporters as much Thursday, but it didn't stop Seattle from elevating two running backs (Godwin Igwebuike and Wayne Gallman) from the practice squad Friday. With Rapoport relaying that Walker is still on pace to play, however, it's possible that the addition of Gallman may have been in anticipation of an absence from DeeJay Dallas (ankle), who is also listed as questionable. Igwebuike, meanwhile, appears to have established himself as Seattle's top kickoff returner and might have been summoned from the practice squad even if both Walker and Dallas approached the weekend without designations. Regardless, fantasy managers planning on using Walker this week will still want to confirm that he isn't included on Seattle's inactive list, which will be released 90 minutes prior to the 1 p.m. ET kickoff.
DECEMBER 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Fantasy Injury Updates: Latest news on Kenneth Walker III, Rhamondre Stevenson, Khalil Herbert, more RBs affecting Week 16 start 'em, sit 'em calls Several key running backs, including Kenneth Walker III, Rhamondre Stevenson, Damien Harris, and Khalil Herbert, are "questionable" ahead of...
DECEMBER 22, 2022 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
Fantasy Injury Updates: Latest news on Kenneth Walker III, Rhamondre Stevenson, Khalil Herbert, more RBs affecting Week 16 start 'em, sit 'em calls Several key running backs, including Kenneth Walker III, Rhamondre Stevenson, Damien Harris, and Khalil Herbert, are "questionable" ahead of...
DECEMBER 22, 2022 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
On pace to play Saturday Coach Pete Carroll said Thursday that Walker (ankle/back) is in line to play Saturday at Kansas City, Michael-Shawn Dugar of The Athletic reports.
Impact Walker didn't practice Tuesday through Thursday and is listed as questionable for Week 16 action. The Seahawks even tacked on a back issue to his existing ankle injury Thursday, which Carroll chalked up to "a little bit of a spasm," according to Curtis Crabtree of Fox 13 Seattle. Still, though, the team is expected to have Walker's services Saturday, something that'll be confirmed approximately 90 minutes before a 1:00 p.m. ET kickoff. Carroll also said DeeJay Dallas (ankle) is slated to return from a two-game absence this weekend, so Seattle likely will have all of Walker, Travis Homer and Dallas available to the backfield.
DECEMBER 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Status in question for Week 16 Walker (ankle/back) is listed as questionable for Saturday's game at Kansas City, John Boyle of the Seahawks' official site reports.
Impact Seattle held Walker out of practice Tuesday and Wednesday, and he likely went down as a non-participant at the final session of Week 16 prep Thursday, per Gregg Bell of The Tacoma News Tribune. With game statuses now known for this weekend, Walker not only has the lingering ankle issue attached to his name, but a back injury as well. The rookie second-round pick's upcoming availability thus is up in the air, but managers who may be relying on Walker at least will be aware if he's active or not about 90 minutes before Saturday's 1:00 p.m. ET kickoff. Fellow running back DeeJay Dallas (ankle) also is questionable, leaving Travis Homer as the only healthy member of the backfield on the Seahawks' active roster.
DECEMBER 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Film Session: Kenneth Walker III Rookie running back Kenneth Walker III has quickly emerged on the scene with his high end speed and big play ability. Michael Bumpus breaks...
DECEMBER 22, 2022 • SEAHAWKS.COM
Spectator for last Week 16 practice Walker (ankle) wasn't spotted practicing with the Seahawks' other healthy players during the media-access portion of Thursday's session, Gregg Bell of The Tacoma News Tribune repor...
Impact Later Thursday, the Seahawks will release their final Week 16 injury report, with Bell expecting that Walker will be listed as questionable for Saturday's game in Kansas City after going down as a non-participant Tuesday and Wednesday. While a lack of practice activity won't disqualify Walker from potentially suiting up this weekend, it's not an especially ideal scenario for fantasy managers who are weighing whether to include the rookie back in lineups for Week 16. In what's otherwise been a mostly promising first NFL season, Walker is averaging just 3.2 yards per carry while collecting 11 receptions across his last four appearances, missing one game along the way (Week 14 against the Panthers) due to a lingering ankle injury. Even if Walker is cleared ahead of Saturday's 1 p.m. ET kickoff, he could be on a restricted snap count while he manages the ankle issue.
DECEMBER 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Sits out another practice Walker (ankle) didn't take part in Wednesday's practice, John Boyle of the Seahawks' official site reports.
Impact While Walker was spotted on the practice field Wednesday, he didn't record any activity for a second straight day, which affords him just one more chance to log reps this week. Thursday's session and the Seahawks' subsequent injury report will be key to determining whether he enters the weekend with a designation for Saturday's game at Kansas City. Fellow running back DeeJay Dallas (ankle) increased his activity from no participation Tuesday to limited work Wednesday, so he appears to be a step ahead of Walker. Notably, the Seahawks waived Tony Jones on Wednesday, so Travis Homer is the only healthy member of the backfield on the team's active roster at the moment.
DECEMBER 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Seen at practice Wednesday Walker (ankle) is present at Wednesday's practice, but he didn't take part during the media-access portion of the session, Bob Condotta of The Seattle Times reports.
Impact Walker officially kicked off Week 16 prep with an absence Tuesday, but it's unclear if he'll replicate that listing one day later. If he does, he'll be afforded just one more opportunity to mix into drills before the Seahawks likely tab him with a designation for Saturday's contest in Kansas City. With DeeJay Dallas (ankle) also sitting out Tuesday, Travis Homer is the only healthy running back on Seattle's active roster after the team waived Tony Jones earlier Wednesday.
DECEMBER 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
No practice Tuesday Coach Pete Carroll said Walker (ankle) won't participate in Tuesday's practice, Gregg Bell of The Tacoma News Tribune reports.
Impact Walker sat out Week 14 due to a right ankle injury, but he was able to play last Thursday against the 49ers after following an LP/FP/FP practice regimen. He ended up playing a typical 75 percent of snaps and notched 16 touches for 79 yards from scrimmage, but with the Seahawks embarking on Week 16 prep Tuesday, he'll kick it off with no activity. Carroll ominously said, "We'll see," when it comes to Walker this week, so his status will be one to watch as Saturday's game at Kansas City approaches.
DECEMBER 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Modest numbers in Week 15 loss Walker rushed 12 times for 47 yards and brought in four of five targets for 32 yards in the Seahawks' 21-13 loss to the 49ers on Thursday night.
Impact Walker actually managed to make some inroads against the league's best run defense, and his work in the passing game complemented his rushing production nicely. The rookie back didn't seem to show any ill effects from the ankle injury that had sidelined him in Seattle's Week 14 loss to the Panthers, and he'll now have extra time to get healthier before a critical Week 16 road contest versus the Chiefs a week from Saturday.
DECEMBER 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
