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Seattle Seahawks running back Kenneth Walker III rewarded fantasy managers for their patience, putting up a monster performance in Week 4. Against the best defense at stopping running backs in the NFL, Walker was a one-man wrecking crew. He put up a casual 33.60 PPR fantasy points.
Walker destroyed the Lions. He only rushed 12 times, but picked up 80 yards and three touchdowns, crushing expectations along the way. Walker made huge plays mostly on his own and produced multiple huge highlights. Walker looked like one of the league's top running backs.
Walker had played the game despite having an oblique injury that caused him to miss the two previous games. So is Kenneth Walker hurt or healthy, and will he play in Week 5? Let's dive in.
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Kenneth Walker Injury Update for Fantasy Football
Walker shook off whatever lingering effects he had from his injury to destroy the Lions' defense. He didn't appear to be affected by his oblique ailment at all, as he undoubtedly delivered a Monday Night Miracle for many fantasy managers when he wrecked shop just days ago.
This flip from Kenneth Walker III was unreal 😳 #SEAvsDET | ABC, ESPN+ pic.twitter.com/Yca5oeMCvt
— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) October 1, 2024
It would probably be tough to make this play if he were playing through a significant injury in his oblique area. Walker showcased his athleticism and newfound health on this ridiculous somersault, incorporating some kind of WWE move to escape from a sure tackle and gain extra yardage.
KENNETH WALKER III TDs 🔥
WHAT A GAME!#SEAvsDET | ABC, ESPN+ pic.twitter.com/jHwHoZSFWx
— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) October 1, 2024
It was reported that the Seahawks were planning on being extremely cautious with the ailment he picked up in their Week 1 win against the Denver Broncos (who by the way, are another fantastic run defense that Walker played very well against) and we saw the results of Seattle's care for the situation.
Walker did not appear on the injury report after the game, so he looks to have escaped Week 4 without a re-aggravation. Fantasy managers can assume his previous injury is behind him.
Kenneth Walker Fantasy Football Outlook
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