Seahawks RB Kenneth Walker: Strong Rookie Season Continues in Loss vs. Chiefs

The Seattle Seahawks’ second-half stoop continued on Christmas Eve, as their 24-10 loss to the Kansas Metropolis Chiefs was their third straight and dropped them to beneath .500 at 7-8. 

Whereas their playoff odds diminished even additional, there was some positives to remove from Seattle’s blowout loss. Particularly, the efficiency of rookie operating again Kenneth Walker III.

Regardless of shedding by 14, the Seahawks had been capable of out-gain the Chiefs 333 yards to 297, with Walker taking part in a giant half in that. No, Walker did not rating on Saturday, however that was par for the course for a Seahawks offense that struggled to search out the tip zone.

Nonetheless, Walker acquired 26 carries which he took for 107 yards whereas averaging 4.1 yards per carry. When the climate is as chilly because it was in opposition to the Chiefs, having a run recreation that may put up yards is a serious enhance. 

Walker has proven this season he’s able to carrying the load on offense, recording 803 yards and 9 touchdowns. If he can proceed to enhance transferring ahead, whether or not the Seahawks make the playoffs or not, Walker has confirmed he’s a franchise cornerstone for Seattle to construct round. 

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