Kenneth Walker
#1 RB,
Seahawks
ACTUAL 2022
- FPTS
RANK: -
2023 SEASON
216 FPTS
RANK: 15
AGE
22 yrs
HEIGHT/WEIGHT
5'9'' / 211 lbs
COLLEGE
Michigan State
| SEASON | GP | FPTS | RANK | RUATT | RUYD | RUTD | RUAVE | RECPT | REYD | RETD |
| 2023 | 16 | 216 | 15th | 249 | 1112 | 8 | 4.5 | 29 | 215 | 1 |
Considered 'day-to-day'
Published: 2024-12-11
Coach Mike Macdonald said Wednesday that Walker is day-to-day, but his status is to be determined for Sunday's game against the Packers, Michael-Shawn Dugar of The Athletic reports.
Walker underwent testing on his calf injury earlier this week, but Macdonald relayed that the running back doesn't require further evaluation, and his injury isn't a long-term issue, per Brady Henderson of ESPN.com\. Macdonald also told Dugar that Walker doesn't need to practice in order to play Week 15, so even if he goes down as a DNP through Friday's practice, he won't necessarily be in danger of sitting out Sunday. Zach Charbonnet filled in for Walker this past weekend en route to 29 touches for 193 yards from scrimmage and two rushing TDs.
Weekly Stats 2022
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Stats not availableGetting tests on calf injury
Published: 2024-12-09
Coach Mike Macdonald said Monday that the Seahawks are getting tests done on Walker's calf injury and may know more about his status in the next few days, Curtis Crabtree of Fox 13 Seattle reports.
Macdonald added that Walker no longer is dealing with the ankle issue that, along with the calf concern, capped him to one limited session last week and kept him out of Sunday's win at Arizona. The Seahawks will post their first practice report of Week 15 prep Wednesday, at which point his activity level may be telling for his chances to return to action this coming Sunday against the Packers. In Walker's absence Week 14, Zach Charbonnet handled an 80 percent snap share and racked up 29 touches for 193 yards from scrimmage and two rushing TDs, while Kenny McIntosh earned 23 percent of snaps en route to nine touches for 45 total yards.
Could return for Week 15
Published: 2024-12-07
Walker, who has been ruled out for Sunday's Week 14 game against Arizona due to an ankle injury and a calf issue, did not suffer a setback this week and could return to action next Sunday versus Green Bay, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Walker went from a limited practice Wednesday to DNPs on Thursday and Friday, but Schefter suggests that the downturn in participation wasn't the result of a setback. While Walker won't be able to take the field in Sunday's clash with the Cardinals that has huge implications for the NFC playoff picture, the third-year running back appears to have a chance of returning to action for another critical contest next Sunday against the Packers. With Walker out this week, Zach Charbonnet will likely lead Seattle's backfield, with Kenny McIntosh and George Holani working behind him.
Unavailable Sunday
Published: 2024-12-07
Walker (ankle/calf) has been downgraded to out and will not play Sunday against the Cardinals.
In what could be a critical game for the NFC West title, the Seahawks will be without their best running back. Head coach Mike Macdonald didn't seem all that optimistic Walker would play when asked about his status earlier this week, but with the 1,000-yard rusher now out, Zach Charbonnet will need to absorb a major bump in work in his stead. Charbonnet recorded 32 carries for 129 yards and three touchdowns to go along with eight receptions for 46 yards in his previous two games as a starter back in Weeks 2 and 3, so fantasy managers can assume the second-year back will see close to a similar workload come Sunday.
Considered uncertain for Sunday
Published: 2024-12-06
Seahawks coach Mike Macdonald said Friday that he isn't sure if Walker (ankle/calf) will play Sunday at Arizona, Gregg Bell of The Tacoma News Tribune reports.
Macdonald said "I just don't know right now" when a reporter asked him Friday afternoon "which side of questionable" the running back falls on after missing every practice this week. In other words, Walker is genuinely questionable and not just listed as such to create confusion for the opponent or protect against an unlikely late setback. He handled his normal workload in last week's 26-21 win over the Jets but apparently came out of the game with new injuries to his calf and ankle, potentially opening the door for Zach Charbonnet to take over the lead backfield role Week 14. A late-afternoon kickoff (4:05 p.m. ET) is suboptimal for fantasy managers in the event Walker comes down to a game-time decision.
Listed as questionable
Published: 2024-12-06
Walker (ankle/calf) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game at Arizona, Michael-Shawn Dugar of The Athletic reports.
More information should be available after the Seahawks finish Friday's practice and coach Mike Macdonald speaks to the media. Walker was a limited practice participant Wednesday and a non-participant Thursday, with the downgrade leading to concern about his availability for a key NFC West matchup. Fellow Seahawks running back Zach Charbonnet took on huge workloads earlier this season when Walker missed a couple games with a groin/abdomen injury.
DNP on Thursday
Published: 2024-12-05
Walker (ankle/calf) didn't take part in practice Thursday, John Boyle of the Seahawks' official site reports.
One day removed from being limited due to ankle and calf injuries Wednesday, Walker was held out of drills entirely as a result of the new health concerns. There's been no indication, one way or another, if he's in danger of missing Sunday's contest at Arizona. Ultimately, Friday's practice report will reveal whether or not Walker heads into the weekend with a designation for Week 14 action. Zach Charbonnet would take on more work if Walker is inhibited or sidelined.
Dealing with new health concerns
Published: 2024-12-04
Walker was a limited practice participant Wednesday due to ankle and calf injuries, John Boyle of the Seahawks' official site reports.
Walker previous dealt with an oblique issue and an illness this season, so the health concerns that are impacting his reps to begin Week 14 prep are new ones. In the 10 games in which he's been active this season, he's earned a 60 percent snap share eight times, and he's averaged 19.3 touches for 84.4 yards from scrimmage per game while scoring six TDs in those contests. How Walker fares in practice Thursday and Friday likely will determine whether he'll continue to be the 1A in the Seahawks backfield over Zach Charbonnet for Sunday's game in Arizona.
Bottled up in win over Jets
Published: 2024-12-01
Walker rushed 16 times for 49 yards while catching two of three targets for minus-3 yards in Sunday's 26-21 win over the Jets.
Walker had just 16 rushing yards on seven first-half carries while Zach Charbonnet got 18 yards on only two rushing attempts. The lead back then had a 27-yard run called back on a holding penalty on Seattle's first offensive play of the third quarter and was stuffed from the 1-yard line later in the third quarter during a string of seven consecutive plays inside the 5-yard line that wound up being a turnover on downs. Walker ended up with a 16-4 edge in rushing attempts over Charbonnet, but the backup scored the game-winning touchdown in the fourth quarter. Having handled at least 16 touches in all but two of his 10 appearances this season, Walker should get ample opportunities to bounce back from this disappointing outing in Week 14 against the Cardinals.