Kenneth Walker of the Seahawks is expected to handle an increased workload, even after a recent injury concern.

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TL;DR

  • Kenneth Walker had a peak offensive performance against the Rams, gaining 67 rushing yards and one touchdown.
  • Walker also contributed 44 receiving yards from three catches in the loss to the Rams.
  • The Seattle Seahawks plan to increase Kenneth Walker's workload against the Tennessee Titans.
  • Walker's higher yards per carry average compared to Zach Charbonnet justifies the increased usage.

The Seattle Seahawks are coming off a disappointing close loss to the Los Angeles Rams, but there was some optimism from the loss for running back Kenneth Walker.

He achieved his peak offensive performance, gaining 67 yards on the ground with a single touchdown across 16 carries against a formidable Rams defense. Additionally, Walker contributed 44 receiving yards from three catches.

Despite a concern on Friday's practice report, Walker is expected to participate in the game against the Tennessee Titans. For that contest, as Brady Henderson of ESPN suggests, the Seahawks intend to increase Walker's workload because the prominent running back has merited it.

The Seahawks intend to increase Kenneth Walker's workload.

"I think Ken's showing that he's earning more opportunities to get the ball," Mike Macdonald said. "But I think Ken's showing that he deserves some more opportunities."

The Seahawks, with their head coach's endorsement, appear ready to increase the workload for their prominent running back moving ahead. This adjustment within the running back group is not surprising.

This season, the Seahawks' backfield has predominantly favored Walker. Although Zach Charbonnet has seen some action, Walker has demonstrated significantly greater efficiency compared to his fellow running back.

"As the Seahawks have continued to lean on a run game that's been stagnant for much of the year," Henderson writes, "the increase in Walker's workload seemed inevitable based on the on-field results."

More: Seahawks' Mike Macdonald hints at change with Kenneth Walker, Zach Charbonnet usage

Walker's average yards per carry is 4.5, whereas Charbonnet's is only 3.3 yards per carry. This considerable disparity hasn't gone unnoticed by Macdonald and the coaching team, who are adjusting their perspectives as a result.

This season, Walker has accumulated 606 rushing yards from 136 attempts, scoring four touchdowns. Charbonnet has achieved six touchdowns and 350 yards on 105 carries. His efficiency has been considerably lower, and it appears the Seahawks are shifting their backfield focus to run through Walker.

Should Walker remain healthy, a prospect threatened by the glute injury scare during Friday's practice, the Seahawks' backfield will likely favor Walker over Charbonnet.

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