Is Kenneth Walker III playing tonight? Seahawks RB's status revealed for MNF showdown vs Lions

The Seattle Seahawks missed star running back Kenneth Walker III in the past two games, as they managed to survive against the New England Patriots before routing the Miami Dolphins in Week 3.

The undefeated Seahawks will face the biggest test of the season yet on Monday night when they clash against the Detroit Lions at Ford Field.

Walker remained a big question mark for this game after being a limited participant in Thursday and Friday's practice sessions, which made some think he wouldn't be fit to face the Lions.

Kenneth Walker III injury update

Seahawks fans have reasons to smile ahead of the Lions matchup, as Walker was a full participant in today's practice and has no designation for Monday night's duel.

Seattle had a saturated injury report with 19 players dealing with issues. Out of those 19, Boye Mafe (knee), Byron Murphy II (hamstring), Leonard Williams (ribs), and Uchenna Nwosu (knee) were ruled out while Jerome Baker (hamstring) was listed as questionable for this game.

Walker suffered an oblique injury in the season-opening win against the Denver Broncos. In consequence, he missed last week's practice sessions and was unable to play against the Patriots and Dolphins.

He's carried the ball 20 times this season, collecting 103 yards and one rushing score. The Seahawks are one of the best teams in the league after three weeks and they hope that Walker's return can help them beat the Lions, who beat another NFC West team last week, the Arizona Cardinals.

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Kenneth Walker III fantasy outlook for Week 4

Two days before he takes the field again, Kenneth Walker III is considered the RB24 by ESPN for this week. He's expected to get 13 carries for 55 yards, one rushing touchdown, two receptions for 16 yards and a total production of 13.44 fantasy points.

Walker doesn't get the same attention as other running backs, but he's effective whenever he sets foot on the field. Seattle is entering a new era with Mike Macdonald as their head coach, but so far, things have gone smoothly for them.

They are one of five undefeated teams in the league after three weeks and a win over the Lions, as visitors, would establish them as serious contenders for the top spot in the conference. Walker will have a difficult job going against a solid defense against running backs.

Kenneth Walker III fantasy outlook

Sportskeeda's Start/Sit Optimizer has Walker racking up 10.2 points against Detroit tonight.