Charbonnet and Walker formed one of the NFL’s top backfield tandems this season, helping Seattle post the sixth-most rushing yards per game (125.0). Charbonnet also finished with a team-high 12 rushing touchdowns on 184 carries for 730 rushing yards, while Walker ranked among the league’s most productive runners when healthy.
Charbonnet’s breakout year balanced a heavy workload with big scoring numbers, establishing himself as a key piece of Seattle’s offense. His 12 rushing touchdowns tied him with James Cook for fifth-most in the NFL, and his 730 rushing yards underscored his importance as a red-zone and goal-line option.
With Charbonnet sidelined, Walker is expected to shoulder the load in the Super Bowl. He rebounded from quieter seasons in 2023 and 2024 to post 1,027 rushing yards and a 4.6-yard average while appearing in all 17 regular-season games, positioning him as the focal point of Seattle’s ground attack in the marquee matchup.
Walker has expressed appreciation for the support from teammates and doubled down on his focus: winning the Super Bowl. Seahawks coach Macdonald also voiced a strong desire to have Walker back beyond this season, praising his character and role in the locker room as Seattle looks to retain him in 2026.
As the Seahawks adjust to Charbonnet’s absence, Walker will need to deliver a championship-level performance and sustain Seattle’s rushing identity against a stout Patriots defense. The backfield remains one of Seattle’s defining strengths, but Super Bowl XL will test how quickly Walker can assume the primary workload.
