The Seattle Seahawks (3-1) will host the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (3-1) in Week 5. 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 5?
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 5?
Kenneth Walker touched the ball in three of Seattle’s first three plays last week, a run of usage that included a well-designed pass play that picked up 29 yards. On the second drive of the game, Sam Darnold put the ball in his stomach for three straight carries and they picked up 9, 21, and 8 yards.
There is no denying the upside play in this backfield is Walker over Zach Charbonnet. There’s not much debate there, but he’s also the running back most likely to put the Seahawks behind the chains, and that is where this gets complicated.
I’m going to prefer Walker to Charbonnet because I like to have access to a week-winner at the running back position. For this matchup specifically, I like the idea of the perimeter runner. With Darnold playing at a high level, Walker feels poised to expose a thinly spread defense in a big way sooner than later.
And I want to be there for when it happens.
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 5
Walker is projected to score 14.4 fantasy points in PPR formats.
We project Walker to rush for 61 yards and 0.6 rushing touchdowns, while adding 3 receptions for 19 receiving yards and 0.1 receiving touchdowns.
Check out the free PFSN Fantasy Start-Sit Optimizer for the latest projections and advice for your lineups this week.
Week 5 Weather Impact: Buccaneers at Seahawks
The forecast for kickoff is 65 degrees Fahrenheit with 4 mph winds. These are ideal conditions for fantasy production.