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Seahawks should get RB Kenneth Walker involved in passing game vs. Falcons

Seahawks should get RB Kenneth Walker involved in passing game vs. Falcons

Seattle Seahawks running back Kenneth Walker III has been productive in the passing game this season. Despite missing two contests due to injury, Mike Macdonald’s dual-threat back has produced 21 receptions on 24 targets for 136 yards in four appearances. Averaging six passing targets per game, Walker actually ranks first among all running backs in targets per game this season.

Sunday’s Week 7 opponent is the Atlanta Falcons. Raheem Morris’ defense has struggled when tasked with defending running backs in the passing game. The Falcons defense ranks 26th in targets allowed to opposing running backs, according to Pro Football Focus.

It’s a surprising stat considering Atlanta’s pass defense currently ranks ninth in yards allowed per game (193). If the likes of D.K. Metcalf and Jaxon Smith-Njigba struggle to create separation on Sunday, starting quarterback Geno Smith should target Walker early and often versus a defense that struggles to cover running backs coming out of the backfield.

Seattle’s passing attack currently sits atop the entire league at 276.7 yards per outing. Walker recorded a season-high eight receptions for 37 yards the last time out versus the San Francisco 49ers. His passing-game involvement should be in that same neighborhood against the Falcons on Sunday.

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3 Bold Predictions for Seahawks RB Kenenth Walker vs. 49ers

3 Bold Predictions for Seahawks RB Kenenth Walker vs. 49ers

Seattle Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald and offensive coordinator Ryan Grubb have spent the entire week leading up Thursday night’s NFC West showdown game versus the San Francisco 49ers talking about getting running back Kenneth Walker more involved on offense. Walker saw a season-low five carries in last weekend’s disappointing defeat to the New York Giants.

Walker rushed for 19 yards and received just a handful of opportunities despite the Seahawks being tied 10-10 at halftime. Macdonald’s squad never trailed by more than one possession until the final minute of the fourth quarter. Despite that, Walker was largely neglected.

With Walker supposedly being heavily involved in the game-plan for Thursday’s divisional game versus the rival 49ers, we’ve cooked up three bold predictions for his statline.

Walker sees a season-high amount of carries

Walker saw a season-high 20 carries in the Week 1 victory over the Denver Broncos. He was then sidelined by injury, and returned to a 12-carry workload against the Detroit Lions in primetime before the inexcusable five-carry showing versus the Giants. With Walker being a focal point of Grubb’s attack, he should easily surpass his previous personal-high 20 carries on Thursday night.

Walker rushes for 100-plus yards

Walker rushed for 103 yards against the Broncos, and nearly reached triple digits again versus the Lions (80). The former Michigan State standout rushed for 100-plus yards just once last season, but his current form indicates more success is on the horizon. It’ll be tough sledding versus a ninth-ranked 49ers defense allowing 110.8 rushing yards per game, but Walker’s potential volume indicates he could cross the 100 yard rushing mark.

Walker scores a rushing touchdown

Walker scored a rushing touchdown against the Broncos, adding three more scores versus the Lions. He didn’t score against the Giants, but that could be chalked up to receiving five carries. Walker’s sizable workload against San Francisco should help the versatile ball-carrier visit the end zone.

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Former Spartan highest graded RB in week four

Kenneth Walker was the best RB in the league during week four:

Kenneth Walker had a monster performance in week four for the Seattle Seahawks. Unfortunately, the Seahawks dropped their game 42-29 to the Detroit Lions on Monday Night Football, but Walker did everything in his power to get his team a victory.

Walker finished the game with 12 carries for 80 yards and 3 touchdowns to go with 4 catches for 36 yards.

The performance by Walker earned him the honor of being the highest rated running back in week four by Pro Football Focus, getting a 90.7 rating.

Walker and Seattle will face the New York Giants next week.

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Watch Kenneth Walker’s second TD of the night on MNF

Walker gets his second touchdown on Monday Night Football

Former Michigan State football running back Kenneth Walker is currently playing on Monday Night Football, as his Seattle Seahawks traveled to Ford Field for a game with the Detroit Lions.

While the game is not currently over, Walker currently has three touchdowns in the game, and is going wild against the Lions.

Here, via the Seattle Seahawks on X, you can watch the second touchdown for Walker, who showed off the power and leg strength he possesses:

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WATCH: K9 scores his third touchdown on Monday Night Football

K9 has three touchdowns on MNF:

Former Michigan State football running back Kenneth Walker is currently playing on Monday Night Football, as his Seattle Seahawks traveled to Ford Field for a game with the Detroit Lions.

Walker is currently in the midst of having a monster game against the Lions, having notched three TDs early in the fourth quarter of a close game. The third touchdown for the former Spartan was a beautiful play by Walker, bouncing a run outside and beating the Lions defenders to the pylon.

Watch the TD via X:

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Watch Kenneth Walker’s Houdini act on Monday Night Football

Kenneth Walker was a magician on MNF:

Former Michigan State football running back Kenneth Walker is currently playing on Monday Night Football, as his Seattle Seahawks traveled to Ford Field for a game with the Detroit Lions.

During the first half of the game between the Seahawks and the Lions, Walker broke social media with an insane run, which saw the former Spartan spin off of LB Alex Anzalone’s body not once, but two times to stay upright and earn extra yards.

Watch the insane play via X:

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Watch former MSU RB Kenneth Walker score TD on Monday Night Football

Former MSU RB Kenneth Walker got the Seahawks scoring going with a rushing TD in the second quarter

Former Spartans great Kenneth Walker was back in Michigan on Monday night and like he did at Michigan State, he found the endzone.

Walker punched in the Seattle Seahawks’ first touchdown of the game in a Monday Night Football matchup against the Detroit Lions. Walker was originally stuffed at the line of scrimmage but bounced it outside to get the Seahawks on the board in the first half.

At the time of this post, this was the first of three touchdowns for Walker in the matchup against the Lions.

Walker only played for the Spartans for one season after transferring from Wake Forest. But he starred for Michigan State in his one season, helping lead the 2021 Spartans to the Peach Bowl.

Watch the highlight play from Walker in the post below:

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Seahawks’ Kenneth Walker literally somersaulted over Lions’ Alex Anzalone for a stunning first down

Kenneth Walker!

Seattle Seahawks running back Kenneth Walker wasn’t about to let Detroit Lions linebacker Alex Anzalone take him to the ground before getting a first down during Monday Night Football.

On the same night that Lions quarterback Jared Goff spun around and still threw for a first down, Walker evaded an Anzalone tackle by literally somersaulting over the defender and powering ahead for positive yardage.

Seriously, this is incredible. How did he pull this off? Anzalone looked like he had him pinned, but Walker absolutely refused to go down.

The referees never blew the play dead, so Walker continuing the fight for the first down paid off swimmingly for the Seahawks. Talk about commitment!

Feature image courtesy of ESPN. 

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Seahawks rule Byron Murphy and Leonard Williams OUT for MNF, Kenneth Walker will play

Seahawks rule Byron Murphy and Leonard Williams OUT for MNF, Kenneth Walker will play

The Seattle Seahawks will face their biggest challenge of the season on Monday night when they take on the Detroit Lions. Seattle is 3-0, but they’ve faced the likes of Bo Nix, Jacoby Brissett, Skylar Thompson and Tim Boyle to start the season. The Lions, led by Jared Goff and Co., will prove to be a considerably more difficult opponent.

Unfortunately, the Seahawks defense will be without four of their best players along the defensive front. Leonard Williams, Byron Murphy, Boye Mafe, and Uchenna Nwosu have all been ruled OUT for Monday. Detroit will be without their All-Pro center Frank Ragnow, but without Williams and Murphy, the Seahawks won’t have their best players to take advantage of the Lions’ potential weakness up front.

The silver lining is Seattle has defeated Detroit in the last three meetings without either Williams or Murphy, but not having them is going to be a legitimate blow to this defense.

Head coach Mike Macdonald said Boye Mafe hurt his knee against the Patriots in Week 2, but says it’s “nothing major.” It would appear Seattle is being cautious with one of their best pass rushers. The season is a marathon, not a sprint to be decided in Week 4.

The good news is running back Kenneth Walker III is going to play in his first game since Week 1. The Seahawks do not have him listed on the injury report, and Macdonald confirmed it as much himself on Saturday.

Linebacker Jerome Baker, who missed Week 3 vs. his former team in the Dolphins, is listed as QUESTIONABLE. Given how depleted Seattle’s defense is, hopefully Baker will be good to go.

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Seahawks Week 4 injury report: Kenneth Walker limited participant at practice

Seahawks Week 4 injury report: Kenneth Walker limited participant at practice

The Seattle Seahawks had a walkthrough practice on Friday, as they gear up to take on the Detroit Lions for a Monday Night Football showdown. Walkthoughs are not a typical practice, and as such, the injury report is merely a projection of what it would have looked like had the Seahawks done a full practice.

The list is rather lengthy, with one improvement. Anthony Bradford went from being a non-participant to a full participant. Fortunately, Kenneth Walker III was listed as limited as well, showing further signs he could be ready for Monday night.

The full injury report can be seen below.

Did Not Participate:

  • LB Jerome Baker – Hamstring
  • LB Boye Mafe – Knee
  • DE Leonard Williams – Ribs
  • DT Byron Murphy II – Hamstring
  • LB Uchenna Nwosu – Knee

Limited Participation:

  • TE Noah Fant – Toe
  • RB Kenneth Walker III – Oblique
  • TE Pharaoh Brown – Foot
  • LB Tyrel Dodson – Shoulder
  • NT Jonathan Hankins – Calf

Full Participation:

  • WR Tyler Lockett – Thigh
  • G Anthony Bradford – Knee
  • G Laken Tomlinson – Ankle
  • LB Derick Hall – Hip
  • WR Jake Bobo – Knee
  • WR DK Metcalf – Hand
  • TE Brady Russell – Shoulder
  • RB Kenny McIntosh – Hand
  • S K’Von Wallace – Shoulder

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