Kenneth Walker III
RB - Seattle Seahawks
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Kenneth Walker III ran for 51 yards on 15 carries in the Seahawks 27-10 win over the Panthers. He also caught 2-of-2 targets for six yards receiving.
Fantasy Impact
Walker couldn't break off any big plays following his big game in Week 16. It was Zach Charbonnet who ran for 110 yards and two touchdowns as the hot hand. It figures to remain a similar approach heading into Week 18 against the 49ers.
Kenneth Walker was highly efficient during Thursday's overtime victory against the Rams, rushing 11 times for 100 yards and a touchdown while catching all three of his targets for another 64 yards. The performance marked his second 100-yard rushing effort of the season and included a season-high receiving yardage total.
Fantasy Impact
Walker provided a crucial spark early in the second half with a season-long 55-yard touchdown run. He added a season-long 46-yard reception to his tally, significantly outgaining backfield mate Zach Charbonnet despite finishing with just two more carries. The duo is expected to continue their narrow timeshare in Week 17 against the Panthers.
Kenneth Walker III ran for 17 yards on nine carries in the Seahawks 18-16 win over the Colts.
Fantasy Impact
Walker looked like he may break his first carry of the game for a big gain, but he was tackled after just three yards. He remains a low-end RB2/high-end RB3 moving forward.
Kenneth Walker III ran for 29 yards on 10 carries in the Seahawks 37-9 win over the Falcons. He also caught 1-of-3 targets for -1 yards receiving.
Fantasy Impact
Walker was bottled up on the ground all day. He had one run for 10 yards with the other nine carries going for 19 yards. He remains a volatile RB2/flex play for fantasy managers.
Kenneth Walker III has been removed from the injury report for Sunday's game against the Falcons.
Fantasy Impact
Walker will be good to go as expected. He will remain a solid RB2 play for fantasy managers in a favorable matchup.