2022, Rd. 2-41 | |
Arlington, TN | |
24 | |
10/20/2000 | |
3YR | |
Michigan State Spartans |
The Seahawks estimated Walker (ankle) as a non-practice participant Monday, Brady Henderson of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis
Seattle didn't actually practice Monday, but it's no surprise that the team indicated that Walker wouldn't have participated if a session had taken place given that he needed an MRI for an ankle injury he suffered Sunday versus Minnesota. Per Henderson, head coach Mike Macdonald had no update on Walker on Monday aside from stating that the running back is getting tests done and that the team will "have a good idea of what it looks like over the next day or two." If Walker can't suit up Thursday versus Chicago, Zach Charbonnet would likely take over as Seattle's lead back, though Charbonnet was deemed a limited participant Monday due to an elbow issue.
Injury Status
Status: QUESTIONABLE
Type: Ankle
Return Date: December 26, 2024
Walker will need imaging to determine the severity of the ankle injury he suffered in Sunday's 27-24 loss to the Vikings, coach Mike McDonald said after the game, John Boyle of the Seahawks' official site reports.
Analysis
Walker exited in what had been his return from a two-game absence due to a calf injury. Even if the imaging reveals good news, Walker will be hard-pressed to recover on a short week for Thursday's game against the Bears. Zach Charbonnet would be in line for a heavy workload if Walker's unable to face Chicago.
Injury Status
Status: QUESTIONABLE
Type: Ankle
Return Date: December 26, 2024
Walker exited Sunday's game against the Vikings after sustaining an ankle injury.
Analysis
Prior to his departure, Walker carried eight times for 31 yards and caught all eight of his targets for 28 yards. In Walker's absence, Zach Charbonnet and Kenny McIntosh are available to handle Seattle's backfield duties.
Injury Status
Status: QUESTIONABLE
Type: Ankle
Return Date: December 26, 2024
Walker (calf) doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's game against Minnesota, Bob Condotta of The Seattle Times reports.
Analysis
Walker returned to full practice participation Thursday and now figures to return to his role as Seattle's lead runner, although it's possible he gets less work than usual, given that it's his first game back from a two-week absence in which Zach Charbonnet filled in more than capably. That said, Walker has been the clear top RB whenever healthy this season, sometimes getting more snaps than Charbonnet on passing downs as well.
Walker (calf) practiced fully Thursday, John Boyle of the Seahawks' official site reports.
Analysis
In his first official on-field work since Wednesday, Dec. 4, Walker was uninhibited, while fellow RB Zach Charbonnet (oblique) followed up Wednesday's absence with a limited session one day later. Walker thus seems poised to retake the reins of the Seahawks backfield Sunday against the Vikings. In his 10 appearances this season, he's averaged 18.3 touches for 81.3 yards from scrimmage per game while scoring eight total TDs.
Walker (calf) was a non-participant at Wednesday's practice, Michael-Shawn Dugar of The Athletic reports.
Analysis
Walker is seeking his first practice reps since Dec. 4 as he continues with his recovery from a calf injury that has sidelined him the last two games. Fellow running back Zach Charbonnet also didn't practice Wednesday due to an oblique issue, so Kenny McIntosh currently is the healthiest member of the backfield on the Seahawks' active roster. Practices on Thursday and Friday likely will be telling for who among the trio may be the team's primary runner Sunday versus the Vikings.
Injury Status
Status: QUESTIONABLE
Type: Calf
Return Date: December 26, 2024
Coach Mike Macdonald said Walker (calf) had a good workout Monday, but the running back's status remains in limbo, Michael-Shawn Dugar of The Athletic reports.
Analysis
Walker has missed back-to-back contests due to a calf injury, and he also hasn't practiced since Wednesday, Dec. 4. Macdonald added, "We'll see," regarding Walker's chances to take the field Wednesday, when the Seahawks are slated for their first session of Week 16 prep. Zach Charbonnet has filled in for Walker during his absence, turning 38 touches into 259 yards from scrimmage and three rushing TDs, and even Kenny McIntosh has gotten some run (12 touches for 54 total yards) over the last two games.
Injury Status
Status: QUESTIONABLE
Type: Calf
Return Date: December 26, 2024
Walker (calf) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Packers.
Analysis
Walker hasn't practiced since Wednesday, Dec. 4 due to a lingering calf injury, and considering he was listed as doubtful for Week 15 action, his lack of availability Sunday isn't much of a surprise. He'll turn his focus to getting healthy for next Sunday's matchup with the Vikings while yielding No. 1 RB duties to Zach Charbonnet for a second consecutive contest. Charbonnet netted 193 yards from scrimmage and two rushing TDs on 29 touches in Week 14 at Arizona, and Kenny McIntosh even tallied nine touches for 45 total yards in reserve.
Injury Status
Status: INACTIVE
Type: Calf
Return Date: December 26, 2024
Coach Mike Macdonald said Friday that Walker "hasn't practiced yet (this week), so we listed him as doubtful" for Sunday night's game against the Packers, John Boyle of the Seahawks' official site reports.
Analysis
Such a listing indicates Walker is more likely than not to miss a second consecutive contest, but Macdonald noted that the third-year running back has made some progress in his recovery, indicating he may be able to return Week 16 against the Vikings if he's inactive again this weekend. Zach Charbonnet thus appears slated to headline Seattle's backfield in Walker's place Sunday, which resulted in 29 touches for 193 yards from scrimmage and two rushing TDs in a Week 14 win at Arizona.
Injury Status
Status: DOUBTFUL
Type: Calf
Return Date: December 26, 2024
Season | Team | Rushes | EPA/Rush | Total EPA | Rush Yards | Rush TD | Yards Per Carry | Yards After Contact | Avg. Box Defenders | Success % | TFL % | Explosive % | First Down % |
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2024 | 153 | -12.34 | 2.66 | 573 | 7 | 3.75 | 431 | 5.85 | 38.6% | 13.1% | 6.5% | 17.0% | |
2023 | 219 | -9.33 | -0.1 | 905 | 8 | 4.13 | 521 | 6.79 | 38.4% | 11.0% | 10.5% | 21.0% | |
2022 | 228 | -14.81 | -12.89 | 1050 | 9 | 4.61 | 10 | 6.86 | 33.3% | 14.5% | 11.8% | 22.4% |