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The Seattle Seahawks are still aiming for a shot at the NFC playoffs, but could be heading into a matchup against the 12-2 Minnesota Vikings on Sunday a tad shorthanded.
Zach Charbonnet was held out of Wednesday's practice due to an oblique injury, per ESPN's Adam Schefter. The Seahawks have already been limited in the backfield, with Kenneth Walker dealing with a calf injury. Following Charbonnet's strong Week 15 performance with eight carries for 54 yards and one touchdown, the Seahawks will have to figure out a backup plan if him and Walker are unable to go.
That said, it appears that Walker has been making good progress. Head coach Mike Macdonald and the rest of the Seahawks believe that it's in the realm of possibility that Walker could be back for Week 16.
“He had a good workout this morning,” Macdonald said early in the practice week. “Feels good. So hopefully we’ll see him out there (at practice) on Wednesday.’’
Walker also didn't practice on Wednesday, so it'll definitely be interesting to see how the coaching staff proceeds with his workload for the rest of the week.
The Seahawks are hoping to bounce back after a crushing 30-13 loss to the Green Bay Packers, and a lot more could be on the shoulders of Geno Smith and the receiving corps against the Vikings.
Seahawks' backfield options without Zach Charbonnet
Walker also didn't practice on Wednesday, which leaves the Seahawks with Kenny McIntosh as the lone healthy option in the backfield. The offense also found some rushing help from George Holani, who was elevated from the practice squad last week.
It's uncertain at this stage how Seattle will shift around the roster. Charbonnet and Walker will have two more opportunities to log a practice at some capacity before Friday's injury report.
