Kenneth Walker III lands NFL honor for dynamic Week 3 performance
Kenneth Walker III is in his second season for the Seattle Seahawks, and he is quickly developing into one of the top young running backs in the league.
During a Week 3 win over the Carolina Panthers, Walker delivered 97 rushing yards and 2 touchdowns on 18 carries. He also delivered 59 receiving yards as a versatile contributor.
Both of Walker’s touchdowns came in the second half after Carolina held a 13-12 lead at halftime. The first came in the third quarter while his second touchdown came in the fourth quarter and gave Seattle a 29-20 lead. The Seahawks would later boost the lead to 37-20 before cruising to the finish line.
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For his efforts, Walker received the NFC Offensive Player of the Week Award. It’s his first of the season with the Seahawks improving to 2-1.
NFC Players of the Week! (Week 3)@Kenneth_Walker9 | @aidanhutch97 | @MattPrater_5 pic.twitter.com/E0KWf8zwQ5
— NFL (@NFL) September 27, 2023
Walker had a strong rookie season with over 1,200 yards of offense and 9 touchdowns for Seattle. He’s off to a strong start and looking for more to open 2023.