Key shifts you need to know:
– Kenneth Walker III will be the workhorse, with Akers and George Holani mix-in as backups in various packages. Akers is expected to handle short-yardage situations while Walker continues to carry the heavy load after a season with 1,000+ rushing yards đ.
– Charbonnetâs injury creates a big void in red-zone versatility, so the Seahawks plan to use a committee approach to replicate that spark around the goal line đ.
– The coachâs move to elevate Akers and Jones aims to bring fresh legs and punch to a ground game already built to support Seattleâs QB Sam Darnold.
Positive return news:
– Sam Darnold is officially cleared after an oblique issue, and left tackle Charles Cross has recovered from a foot injury, giving Seattle a healthier lineup for the pivotal clash đĽ.
Sunday nightâs showdown with a division rival is a tall order, but Walkerâs endurance combined with rapid integration of the new pieces sets the stage for a high-energy, all-hands-on-deck effort đđ.
