Seattle Seahawks 2022 Fantasy Football Outlook
Rashaad Penny
The Seattle Seahawks offensive attack will primarily stem from the ground. With the quarterbacks they have, Seattle isn’t exactly an “Air Force” in 2022 which means ground and pound is front and center.
Last season, Rashaad Penny returned from injury for the last six weeks of the season. He had six touchdowns, and 700 yards on 102 carries for an astounding 6.3 yards-per-carry. Seattle is currently amid one of the saddest quarterback battles of all time. So, why aren’t we drafting Penny with our first-round pick?
Injuries, man. Penny has only suited up for 37 of a possible 65 games since being drafted. Until the end of 2021, he wasn’t even getting 50% of the snap share during games. Penny is as likely to rip off a 150-yard, three-touchdown game as any running back in the league. But will he play?
If you draft Penny too early, you risk blowing a pick on a guy who won’t see the field. Wait too long, and you’re missing out on a guy who could lead any given week in fantasy points. The Seattle Seahawks could also run him into the ground because he’s on the last year of his one-year contract, and they’ve already drafted his replacement.
Rashaad Penny led all NFL RBs with over 100 att with an 110.5 Elusive Rating via @FTNFantasy #FantasyFootball pic.twitter.com/g5l21NKD99
— Jeremy (@PopesFFH) August 1, 2022
Kenneth Walker III
Kenneth Walker III is an excellent dynasty pick in fantasy football. He will split carries (at best) in 2022 but will most likely get the keys next season. Walker can be a workhorse back in a league that rarely sees workhorse backs anymore. The most talented runner in the 2022 draft class, he can win games practically by himself.
Unfortunately, he’ll have trouble seeing the field in 2022 for various reasons. The biggest reason is Penny. Beyond Penny already proving to be a fluid NFL running back, he’s also an excellent pass blocker. It’s one of the few areas that Walker struggled with in college, and coaches love a guy who can pick up the blitz.
If you’re going to draft one of the Seahawks’ running backs in fantasy football, try to acquire both. This will protect you from injury and let you see who head coach Pete Carroll favors as the season progresses. Otherwise, If you’re sitting there late and one of them has fallen, they’re definitely worth the risk. They both have incredible upside but are going late cause of the questions I’ve raised. Don’t reach!
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Kenneth Walker was a wrecking ball for @BarstoolMSU pic.twitter.com/rw5deVNFYr
— Barstool College Football Show (@BarstoolCFB) August 6, 2022
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