Is Kenneth Walker III playing today? Seahawks RB's status revealed for Week 14 clash vs. Cardinals

Kenneth Walker III has been a vital player for the Seahawks this season and there are concerns surrounding his availability in Week 14 against the Cardinals.

The Seahawks are a pass-heavy offense. They gain only 88.7 yards per game on the ground. That is the fifth-worst in the NFL this year. It is compensated by more than 250 yards per match through the air.

Within this context, Kenneth Walker's production has been crucial for Seattle. He has 542 yards in 145 carries, at 3.7 yards per attempt. None of them are elite numbers. However, he has seven touchdowns, showing his importance in the red zone. If he were missing in the game against the Cardinals, Zach Charbonnet would have to come in a fill that role.

Is Kenneth Walker III playing today?

Kenneth Walker was dealing with calf and ankle injuries all week. After being limited in practice on Wednesday, he did not participate on Thursday and Friday. He was initially listed as questionable on the injury report. However, he was downgraded to 'out' before the game on account of the calf injury.

NFL Insider Adam Schefter reported that Kenneth Walker had not suffered a setback in his recovery and could be in line to return next week against the Packers. With his importance being so central to Seattle's offense, he will be a big miss for his team.

Kenneth Walker is not the only running back who will miss a big game as Breece Hall will also not feature for the Jets in Week 14. Fantasy football managers should accordingly design their teams by taking this updated information into account.

How to watch Seattle Seahawks vs Arizona Cardinals in Week 14?

The Seahawks and the Cardinals will face off in a crunch match for the divisional title. The NFC West sees four teams with close records. Seattle is currently 7-5 and a game ahead of Arizona and Los Angeles. San Francisco is further behind with a 5-7 record. With the Vikings and Packers both possessing nine wins or more, Wild Card spots are tough to come by, and securing the top spot in their group might be the best way to advance to the postseason.

If the Seahawks win this game, they will have an 8-5 record. That will put them firmly in control of the NFC West, especially if the Rams lose against the 10-2 Bills. Furthermore, they will have the same record as the Commanders, who are on a bye this week. It will increase their chances of making the postseason and possibly opening up multiple paths for qualification.

On the other hand, if the Cardinals win, they will finish Week 14 with a 7-6 record, as will Seattle. If Los Angeles defeats Buffalo, they too shall have the same win-loss ratio. It means that there is a possibility that going into Week 15, there will be three teams with identical records in the NFC West and everything to play for in the subsequent games. Even the 49ers could make a late surge if they can defeat the 4-8 Bears and rise to a 6-7 record.

With so much riding on this game, it should be a pivotal matchup. Here are the details of how you can follow it.

• Day & Date: Sunday, December 8, 2024
• Time: 4:05 p.m. ET
• TV Channel: CBS
• Location: Glendale, Arizona
• Venue: State Farm Stadium
• Live stream: Fubo and Paramount+

By the end of this game, we could be a lot closer to determining who wins the NFC West or equally far with all to play for in the coming weeks.