Kenny

McIntosh

McIntosh was impressive in his limited touches, and he nearly matched Zach Charbonnet’s yardage total (57) despite having eight fewer carries. With Kenneth Walker (ankle) out for the rest of the season, McIntosh is going to be involved, but not enough to suggest he’s a good fantasy pickup for Week 18 versus the Rams.

Charbonnet was limited during Wednesday and Thursday’s sessions after picking up an oblique injury during the blowout loss to the Packers on Sunday. Even if the 23-year-old is able to play, his role will likely be limited — considerably — with the presumed return of Kenneth Walker from his calf injury. Kenny McIntosh would be the backup if Charbonnet did miss Week 16 against the Vikings.

In a run heavy game script, McIntosh totaled nine touches while Zach Charbonnet went ballistic on 29 touches. McIntosh could once again function as the Seahawks’ No. 2 back in Week 15 against the Packers if Ken Walker (calf) remains out.

The Seahawks’ Friday injury report has yet to be released but Walker was unable to go on both Wednesday and Thursday. Early-week practice participation next week would bode positively for his Week 4 availability. Backup RB Zach Charbonnet handled 100.0 percent of the running back touches last week (14 rushing attempts and five targets), while No. 3 RB Kenny McIntosh logged just two total offensive snaps. Charbonnet is a volume-based RB2 against the Dolphins.

Walker had dealt with a calf injury earlier in the season, and is now on the injury report with a chest issue. He has been out-snapped by Zach Charbonnet in back-to-back games, though both matchups were against stingy Ravens and Browns defenses. If Walker is not fully healthy, that would open the door for Charbonnet to see an increase in opportunities. RB DeeJay Dallas (shoulder) also missed practice while RB Kenny McIntosh (knee) was a full participant.

Charbonnet missed Week 7 because of the hamstring issue but was a full participant in practice this week. He will reclaim his backup duties this week. Fellow rookie running back Kenny McIntosh remains out with a knee injury.

Charbonnet missed Week 7 and now starts this week off with a limited practice. He has been the clear backup to Kenneth Walker this season, but could see an increased role if Walker (calf) can’t play and Charbonnet’s hamstring heals up. Fellow rookie RB Kenny McIntosh (knee) was also limited in practice, but DeeJay Dallas is currently the sole healthy back for the Seahawks.

McIntosh was diagnosed with a sprained left knee in early August and was placed on Injured Reserve. The rookie 7th round pick impressed in the offseason with head coach Pete Carroll calling him “special” and saying he had already emerged as a leader in the RB room. With Kenneth Walker and Zach Charbonnet operating ahead of him, McIntosh in unlikely to have a major fantasy role, but the Seahawks now have 21 days to decide whether they want to activate him or not.

McIntosh was diagnosed with a sprained left knee nearly a month ago and was already in line to miss several weeks while recovering from the injury. McIntosh didn’t log a practice this week, the team’s decision to not place him on short-term injured reserve suggests he could be back in another week or two. Once he’s back, McIntosh will be low in the pecking order for touches with Kenneth Walker and Zach Charbonnet playing well ahead of him on the depth chart.

It is just the latest Seahawks backfield injury this summer, though Zach Charbonnet (shoulder) recently resumed practicing. Ken Walker’s groin issue is not considered serious. McIntosh has gotten some love from coach Pete Carroll, but he would require an in-season Walker or Charbonnet issue to have any shot at re-draft value.