Is Kenneth Walker III Injured Or Playing In Week 14? Should I Start Zach Charbonnet For Fantasy Football?

Seattle Seahawks running back Kenneth Walker III is one of the more talented runners in the NFL. Unfortunately, he has struggled to stay healthy in his career.

The former Michigan State star missed two games earlier this season with an injury. Furthermore, he has been on the injury report for most of the year.

Yet, Walker has been outstanding when healthy. The star running back is the RB20 for the season, averaging 14.8 half-point PPR fantasy points per game.

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Is Kenneth Walker III Injured Or Playing In Week 14?

Walker has been beat up for most of the year. Unfortunately, he is at risk of missing Sunday’s critical NFC West matchup against the Arizona Cardinals. Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald told the media on Friday that Walker is uncertain to play because of ankle and calf injuries.

Macdonald: Kenneth Walker III (ankle, calf) uncertain for Week 14.

— Underdog NFL (@Underdog__NFL) December 6, 2024

Hopefully, Walker can play against the division rivals. The star running back had 20 touches for 93 scrimmage yards and 11.3 fantasy points against the Cardinals two weeks ago. Zach Charbonnet will get the start if Walker is unable to play in Week 14.

Should I Start Zach Charbonnet In Week 14?

Charbonnet has been outstanding when filling in for Walker. The second-year pro was the RB7 from Week 2 through Week 3, with the star running back out of the lineup, averaging 19.8 fantasy points per game. He has three rushing touchdowns in those two contests, totaling 15.4 or more fantasy points in both outings.

More importantly, Charbonnet has played well despite being single fiddle to Walker. Last week, the former UCLA star had only four rushing attempts for 28 yards against the New York Jets. Yet, he finished the game with a rushing touchdown and 11.1 fantasy points in the win.

Zach Charbonnet gives Seattle the lead with 5 minutes remaining 💪

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— NFL (@NFL) December 1, 2024

Fantasy players should start Charbonnet against the Cardinals if Walker misses the game because of ankle and calf injuries.

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