The Seahawks backfield has been one big question mark all week long, and it started with Kenneth Walker III going down in Week 13 with a foot injury. On top of this, his backup, DeeJay Dallas, has been dealing with an injury of his own that has left fantasy managers scrambling for answers. Walker is the clear starter if he is healthy enough to suit up, but will he be ready to go for Seattle’s matchup against the Panthers? Here’s everything that we know.
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Kenneth Walker III (foot) will be game-time decision Sunday
Kenneth Walker III (foot) did not practice at all this week. He is expected to be a game-time decision against the Panthers on Sunday.
Fantasy Impact
We likely won’t know until Sunday afternoon whether Walker and backfield-mate DeeJay Dallas (ankle) will be active. If they can’t suit up, Travis Homer would lead the backfield, ranking as a mid-range RB3 in fantasy football.
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What the Experts are Saying
Walker hasn’t practiced all week. He’s been labeled as a game-time decision. The same can be said for Dee Jay Dallas. I consider both players doubtful. I will be shocked if either plays this week. In Weeks 6-12, Walker averaged 20.9 touches and 94.8 total yards with five weeks as a top 20 fantasy running back. Since Week 10, the Panthers are 24th in rushing success rate, 20th in rushing yards per game, and 25th in explosive run rate allowed. Carolina has allowed the seventh-most fantasy points per game to running backs. If Walker somehow plays, he’s a volatile RB2 in a great matchup.
-Derek Brown
Most low ankle issues cause 0 or 1 missed game for RBs. Lean toward Walker sitting Week 14 with the potential to return Week 15 pending practice progression.
-Deepak Chona
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