It doesn't sound great for Seahawks RB Kenneth Walker to play Thursday night.

Related Players: Zach Charbonnet, DeeJay Dallas

Charbonnet had the RB1 role as expected last week, but the immediate returns weren't great, as he didn't hit double-digit half-PPR points for the second week in a row, despite his increased workload. He runs into another tough matchup in Dallas on TNF and then it's back to San Francisco to continue a brutal run of defenses. He should be considered a low-end RB2 if Walker misses again.

It looks like the Seahawks will be without running back Kenneth Walker again this week.

Walker missed last Thursday’s loss to the 49ers with an oblique injury and he missed his second straight practice on Tuesday.

Related players: Zach Charbonnet, DeeJay Dallas, Kenny McIntosh

The story said injury designations for the matchup with the Cowboys will come on Wednesday and the lack of work would make it a surprise to see Walker listed as anything other than out. Charbonnet should again see a bulk of the work at RB if Walker is out, but it's again not a great matchup.

Seahawks QB Geno Smith (elbow) is expected to start today vs. 49ers. Ken Walker (oblique) not expected to play.

Related Players: Drew Lock, Zach Charbonnet, DeeJay Dallas

In a difficult matchup, Smith is only in consideration in Superflex leagues, while Charbonnet should fill in as an RB2.

Seahawks’ HC Pete Carroll told reporters that the team does not consider RB Kenneth Walker III to be an injured-reserve candidate at this time.

Related players: Zach Charbonnet, DeeJay Dallas, Kenny McIntosh

Carroll also said the team needs to learn more about his injury before figuring out how long he will be sidelined. Reports say Walker did not practice on Monday. And, of course, an early week, Thanksgiving Day game won't help Walker's chances. Charbonnet looks to be set for a huge workload in Week 12, but the Seahawks do play the 49ers in a late Turkey Day contest.

Something to watch: Seahawks RB Kenneth Walker was limited for today’s practice with groin injury.

Related Players: Zach Charbonnet, DeeJay Dallas

Definitely something to keep an eye on, as Charbonnet would instantly be an RB2 option if Walker is forced to miss Week 1. The dreaded heavy rotation we've feared since the team grabbed Charbonnet in the second round may be in effect sooner rather than later.

Pete Carroll says he expects Kenneth Walker III to play Saturday as well as DeeJay Dallas. Said Neal’s knee just didn’t bounce back this time.

Related Players: Travis Homer

If all is well with the backfield health, Ken Walker will return to his role of workhorse while Dallas and Homer split the leftovers. Walker can be considered an RB2 for Week 16.

Seahawks coach Pete Carroll said before practice Tuesday that Ken Walker was “a little sore coming out” and would not practice, and then seemed to imply it’s not certain that Walker will play against the Chiefs.

“We will see how this week goes,” Carroll said. “We have to give him every day to get back.”

Related players: Wayne Gallman, Travis Homer, DeeJay Dallas

Shortly after, it was revealed that the Seahawks had re-signed veteran Gallman to the practice squad, which is at least a sign they aren't sure of Walker's status for Week 16. Walker is dealing with what the team was calling a "jammed" foot, which caused him to miss Week 14's game. Seattle travels to KC in an early Saturday game so owners will be able to adjust lineups depending on Walker's status.

Seahawks RB Ken Walker will have tests today on what coach Pete Carroll called a "jammed" ankle. The injury —the hope is it's not serious— is different from a sprain because the joint jammed down and not one side or the other. Strange injury. Anyway, tests coming.

Related Players: DeeJay Dallas, Tony Jones

DeeJay Dallas had some good run in Walker's absence but also spent time on the sideline with an ankle injury of his own. At one point, Tony Jones was also in the medical tent after taking a huge hit. The injury bomb has exploded in the Seahawks backfield, and we'll need some more information as the week rolls along, as those three will join Rashaad Penny and Travis Homer as other options who have sustained injuries that have kept them off the field this season.

This was, sadly, the expected report, and Rashaad Penny is officially out for the season.

Related Players: Ken Walker, DeeJay Dallas

Once Penny was carted off, the running back workload was split up between Ken Walker (early downs) and DeeJay Dallas (third down role). Walker did run a season-high 13 routes on Sunday, but it's more likely that he would be eased into that role. Either way, the rookie becomes an immediate must-roster regardless of league size.