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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.

The Ravens have now placed WR Devin Duvernay on injured reserve after he suffered an injury in practice on Tuesday.

Related players: Sammy Watkins, Demarcus Robinson, DeSean Jackson, James Proche

Duvernay injured his foot at practice today and immediately there were concern it was a significant injury. It's a big hit for the Ravens who were already short at the position. The team did sign Watkins who was just released from the Packers, but for now it looks like Robinson and Jackson are the top-two with Proche likely seeing more snaps. The Ravens will continue to be run-heavy going forward.

Panthers WR D.J. Moore, who exited Sunday's win early, will have imaging done today on his ankle. Tests will determine the seriousness of the injury.

Moore was in on 69/72 offensive snaps on Sunday, and his only fantasy output came on two rushes for six yards. He has been a borderline fantasy bust, with a rotating cast at quarterback, and now, possible finger and ankle ailments. Laviska Shenault led the team in targets (four) in Sam Darnold's second start of the season.

Cole Kmet’s early season lull appears to be in his rearview mirror. Before his first touchdown of 2022 against Dallas in Week 8, the Bears tight end had gone 28 straight games without a receiving touchdown. Kmet now seems to be developing into Justin Fields’ No. 1 option.

Kmet has been on the field for 92.9% of offensive snaps, the most by any skill player for Chicago. As the offense has expanded its capabilities with Fields’ growth over the last four weeks, Kmet’s opportunities have increased, the story said. It went on to say Kmet had put in countless hours perfecting his connection with Fields throughout the offseason.

Josh Allen was not on the field during the brief portion of practice open to the media.

Related Players: Case Keenum

Case Keenum is almost assuredly starting in Week 10, with Allen still being held out of Friday's practice. Keenum would have a great arsenal of weapons to work with, but without Allen's incredible rushing floor, he won't be a locked-in QB1 option.

Word is Josh Allen has expressed confidence to teammates he’ll be able to play Sunday vs. the Vikings but that’s what I’d expect him to say. We’ll see as Sunday draws closer for the Bills’ franchise QB.

Related players: Case Keenum

Mike Giardi reported Allen didn't practice on Wednesday and also tweeted the team says they have confidence in Keenum if he'd be needed. It's not a shock Allen isn't practicing today but you'll want to monitor him the rest of the week. Giardi tweeted HC Sean McDermott said the team will use common sense with Allen.