The Seattle Seahawks will visit the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 2. Here’s the latest fantasy football news and advice to help you with your lineups this week and moving forward, specifically regarding RB Kenneth Walker III.
Is Kenneth Walker III Playing in Week 2?
Walker is not on the injury report and is expected to play.
We’ll continue to monitor the Seahawks’ injury report leading up to kickoff for any changes. You can also visit and bookmark our Fantasy News Tracker for the latest updates.
Should You Start or Sit Kenneth Walker III in Week 2?
We got so carried away this summer dreaming of what Kenneth Walker III would have access to in a Klint Kubiak offense that we underplayed the potential for him to be part of a full-blown committee.
Maybe you didn’t. I don’t know, you don’t post your rankings. I know I did.
Zach Charbonnet held a 28-18 snap edge in Week 1 and handled five of six red zone snaps. There’s no debate: he held the most valuable role among Seahawk running backs in the season opener.
That, of course, doesn’t mean we have an official shift of power in Seattle, but it was telling that, with the entire offseason to prepare, Kubiak ran Charbonnet out there at the rate he did.
Maybe this is a preservation move on behalf of Walker. Maybe we thank him long-term. But this is feeling like the dreaded “hot-hand” situation where we are throwing darts pregame and cashing live bets at halftime when it is clear which back is trending better.
Walker’s ADP was 80 spots ahead of Charbonnet’s this summer, and it’s clear that the gap was far too wide. The Steelers were gashed for 182 yards and three scores last week by the Jets, but a mobile quarterback certainly factored into their efficiency.
I think you’re skating on thin ice this week if you’re starting either of these backs. We know that collapsing pockets are the kryptonite of Sam Darnold, so what is to stop Pittsburgh from turning into Blitzburgh in this spot?
I’m actively avoiding both Seattle running backs until further notice. For this week, I’d rather flex, in PPR formats, Keenan Allen (at Raiders) or Hollywood Brown (vs. Eagles), a thought that would have seemed ludicrous less than a month ago.
Are you looking for start/sit advice for other players in your lineup? Read our Week 2 Fantasy Football Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em article.
Walker’s Fantasy Points Projection in Week 2
Walker is projected to score 11.6 fantasy points in PPR formats.
We project Walker to rush for 49 yards and 0.5 rushing touchdowns, while adding 2 receptions for 15 receiving yards.
Check out the free PFSN Fantasy Start-Sit Optimizer for the latest projections and advice for your lineups this week.
Week 2 Weather Impact: Seahawks at Steelers
The forecast for 1:00 PM ET kickoff is sunny with temperatures around 87°F and winds up to 4 mph.
