The Seattle Seahawks (4-2) will host the Houston Texans (2-3) in Week 7. 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 7?
Barring a surprise, Walker is will play in Sunday’s game against the Texans.
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 7?
I don’t think I’m alone in saying that Kenneth Walker III is terrifying.
If you are facing him in fantasy or bet against Seattle, you’re immediately uncomfortable when #9 gets his hands on the ball.
I live in a bubble, but this seems to be a pretty widely agreed upon take. It’s just not what this coaching staff is looking for, and until that changes, labeling him as anything more than a flex play is irresponsible.
Walker played a season-low 33.3% of the offensive snaps last week in the win over the Jaguars, and even when running well, hasn’t reached a 52% share this year.
There’s certainly a boom/bust nature to his game (39.8% of his carries have either failed to get past the line of scrimmage or resulted in a 10+ yard gain), but isn’t that the nature of the game today?
He’d be terrible in the three-yards-and-a-cloud-of-dust era, but with Sam Darnold threatening defenses on every dropback, wouldn’t some home run-hitting potential by his side be a savvy move?
I could regurgitate an updated version of the numbers that I use in this space weekly, though we know my spewing fixes nothing. Seattle is committed to this committee, and that means Zach Charbonnet (one of 60 carries this season has gained more than eight yards) is going to get enough work to make starting Walker uncomfortable.
Are you looking for start/sit advice for other players in your lineup? Read our Fantasy Football Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em Cheat Sheet.
Walker’s Fantasy Points Projection in Week 7
Walker is projected to score 12.5 fantasy points in PPR formats.
We project Walker to rush for 53 yards and 0.5 rushing touchdowns, while adding 2 receptions for 16 receiving yards.
Check out the free PFSN Fantasy Start-Sit Optimizer for the latest projections and advice for your lineups this week.
Week 7 Weather Impact: Texans at Seahawks
The forecast for kickoff is 56 degrees Fahrenheit with 3 mph winds. These are ideal conditions for fantasy production.
