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Will Kenneth Walker III play in Week 2 against the Patriots or will he be out? Andersen breaks down the latest Kenneth Walker III injury news for fantasy football.
Seattle Seahawks running back Kenneth Walker III delivered a huge Week 1 performance, giving fantasy managers a major lineup boost in their first matchup of the year.
However, Walker is now banged up heading into Week 2, leaving managers concerned about whether he'll play against the New England Patriots on Sunday.
What is Kenneth Walker III's injury? Will Kenneth Walker III play in Week 2? What is Kenneth Walker III's fantasy outlook? Let's dive in and answer all of these questions.
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Will Kenneth Walker III Play In Week 2?
UPDATE: Walker has officially been ruled OUT for Week 2
Walker came out of last Sunday's game with an abdominal injury, which the team later clarified as an oblique issue. He did not participate in Wednesday's practice.
On the one hand, a player who isn't healthy enough to practice is also not healthy enough to play. On the other hand, Walker still has two more days to return to practice in a limited capacity, at the very least. This type of progress would give him a real chance to play next Sunday, even if he enters the weekend as questionable.
Nevertheless, fantasy managers should have some concern that Walker is at risk of missing Week 2.
#Seahawks injury report for Wednesday: pic.twitter.com/rQRuuB6YvK
— John Boyle (@johnpboyle) September 11, 2024
Kenneth Walker III Week 2 Fantasy Football Outlook
Walker was electric in Week 1, rushing for 103 yards and one touchdown. He also caught a pair of passes. This performance put him close to 19 points in PPR leagues.
The Seahawks play the Patriots this weekend. New England performed better than expected against the Bengals' rushing attack in the season opener, holding Zack Moss and Chase Brown to a combined 55 yards and one touchdown on the ground.
Managers must weigh the effectiveness of Walker in Week 1 against his lingering injury and concerning matchup.
Ultimately, if Walker does play, his volume, touchdown upside, and respectable passing game role will make him worth starting in all fantasy leagues. He'd be a high-end RB2 if he suits up.
In the event that Walker is inactive, Zach Charbonnet would take on a bigger role while ranking as a strong RB3/FLEX play on the road.
how is he not one of your favorite players in the league?
never a dull run for Kenneth Walker pic.twitter.com/2fn1j1sCTn
— Josh Norris (@JoshNorris) September 9, 2024
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