Seahawks look to rediscover running game

Sep 24, 2016

Seattle coaches and players haven’t been shy about pointing to the lagging running game as the most significant reason the offense has a mere one touchdown in 22 possessions and has scored 15 points, fewer than all but one other team in the NFL.

“It (the running game) gives us balance and we really miss that,’’ said offensive-line coach and run-game coordinator Tom Cable. “. … We need more consistency (in the running game) because it sets up the big ball, the play-action (pass) and all those things.”

Thomas Rawls, though, is listed as doubtful to play Sunday after suffering a leg injury last week at Los Angeles, after he had been held to the shocking total of minus-7 yards on seven carries.

That will leave the bulk of the carries to Christine Michael, who despite being listed behind Rawls entering last week’s game has been Seattle’s most effective ball carrier this season. He has 126 yards on 25 carries.

Fantasy Impact:

The Seahawks’ running game has looked nothing like its old self. Seattle is averaging 89.5 yards rushing in two games, 18th in the NFL, after finishing fourth or better in each of the past four seasons. Seattle’s 3.2 yards per rushing attempt is even worse, tied for 25th.

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Chiefs WR Hollywood Brown's practice window to open "Friday or Monday"

Ian Rapoport

2 hours ago

Chiefs WR Hollywood Brown has received final clearance to practice, paving the way for him to play before the regular season ends.

Brown, who is recovering from surgery to repair his SC joint, should have his window opened Friday or Monday. The team will be cautious.

Fantasy Impact:

If Brown were cleared by Week 17, he would be incredibly tough to start in pretty much any sort of fantasy league with Championships on the line. However, he could be an interesting click for Playoff-only leagues if he can ramp up in time.

Seahawks RB Kenneth Walker misses second straight practice

Adam Schefter

2 hours ago

For a second straight day today, Seahawks RB Kenneth Walker III didn’t practice due to his calf injury.

Related Players: Zach Charbonnet, Kenny McIntosh

Fantasy Impact:

Looks like things should be cleared out for Charbonnet once again in what could be a very close game against the Packers. If Walker misses Week 15, fire Charbs up as a high-end RB2.

49ers RB Isaac Guerendo, Nick Bosa, and Dre Greenlaw active for Week 15

Lindsey Pallares

3 hours ago

In Week 15, the red and gold have defensive lineman Nick Bosa and linebacker Dre Greenlaw active and ready for the team's second meeting with their NFC West rival, the Los Angeles Rams.

On the other side of the ball, the 49ers will have rookie running back Isaac Guerendo available against the Rams. He was listed as questionable on Wednesday on account of a foot sprain but was given the green light to play ahead of "Thursday Night Football."

Fantasy Impact:

We do expect Guerendo to handle the majority workload for TNF, but you do have to wonder if he gets the same type of workload he would have, had he avoided the injury report all week. Consider him closer to an RB3 than a locked-in RB2 he otherwise would have been.