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Running back Kenneth Walker III of the Seattle Seahawks has been an effective fantasy option when healthy this season, ranking No. 18 among PPR running backs despite missing two games earlier this season.
Walker is getting steady involvement as a pass catcher with a career-best 38 receptions in just 10 games, and his seven rushing touchdowns have helped make up for a pedestrian 3.7 yards per carry behind a shaky offensive line.
Further, Seattle has a key NFC West game against Arizona in Week 14. But will Walker be available for the final week of the regular season in many fantasy formats? Let's take a look.
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Is Kenneth Walker III Hurt? Injury Update for Week 14
Walker (ankle, calf) practiced in a limited capacity on Wednesday, did not participate in Thursday's practice, and ultimately landed on the final injury report with a questionable tag.
Seahawks with a short game status report for the Arizona game. OL Stone Forsythe (hand) is out and punter Michael Dickson (back) and RB Kenneth Walker III (ankle/calf) are questionable. Everyone else is good to go. But obviously, Dickson and Walker are two big names to watch: pic.twitter.com/UosUvi7Xml
— Bob Condotta (@bcondotta) December 6, 2024
In shallower leagues, managers rostering Walker may still have backup Zach Charbonnet available on waivers, which would be the most logical way to hedge against an absence. Otherwise, they'll have to look elsewhere for help at running back, which may be a challenge with six teams on a bye this week.
A backup plan would be wise with Seattle set to kick off at 4:05 EST, meaning Walker might be ruled out after 1 p.m. games have locked.
Kenneth Walker III Fantasy Football Outlook for Week 14
RotoBaller has Walker ranked as the No. 15 running back option this week against an Arizona defense ranked in the 50th percentile against fantasy running backs.
This play summarizes Kenneth Walker
An All-Pro talent with only Seven 100+ yard rushing games is insane (5 of those came in his 1st year)
The world finally got to see Saquon Barkley with an OL, it’s time to get K9 more help next year pic.twitter.com/S5NOnJlQCc
— ᴅᴏxx ⚡️ (@new_era72) November 27, 2024
Even with a Seattle line that has struggled, Walker is still clearly a starting option this week, albeit only if he's healthy enough to do so. It's a playable matchup for whichever Seattle back is getting the lion's share of the carries.
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