The Seattle Seahawks took an early lead over the San Francisco 49ers on Saturday night, but they dealt with a big injury in the process.
Zach Charbonnet is one part of a two-headed monster in the Seahawks’ backfield, but he got banged up on a play in the first half. With Charbonnet out, Kenneth Walker Jr. Finished the drive as Seattle scored to open up a huge lead.
Here’s the latest on Charbonnet’s injury.
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Zach Charbonnet injury updates
Charbonnet left Saturday night’s game in the second half after he was injured on a tackle near the sideline. After the play, Charbonnet went to the blue tent for further evaluation, then walked into the locker room early ahead of the rest of the team before halftime.
What happened to Zach Charbonnet?
Charbonnet injured his knee after a big hit on a running play. As he was on the ground, Charbonnet grabbed at his left knee while medical staff came over to evaluate him.
Zach Charbonnet is down after taking a big hit. Pic.twitter.com/AX7JL0haMH
— TSN (@TSN_Sports) January 18, 2026
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Seahawks RB depth chart
| Rank | Player |
| 1. | Kenneth Walker Jr. |
| 2. | Zach Charbonnet |
| 3. | Velus Jones Jr. |
The Seahawks really only use two running backs, as Kenneth Walker Jr. And Zach Charbonnet split duties. With Charbonnet out, Velus Jones Jr. Would be Walker's backup, but Walker would likely carry the load for the rest of the game.