The Seattle Seahawks improved to 2-0 on the season after a 23-20 win over the New England Patriots Sunday. The team came away with the overtime victory thanks largely to a strong performance from Geno Smith. The Seahawks were more dependent on the passing game than usual as starting running back Kenneth Walker III was forced to miss the contest after straining his oblique in the season opener.
Walker had yet to return to the field by Wednesday and now he’s missed practice for the second straight day, according to ESPN’s Field Yates on X. Barring an unexpected return on Friday, Walker appears set to miss the Seahawks Week Three matchup with the Dolphins, meaning backup Zach Charbonnet could once again assume lead back duties.
Walker was excellent in the season opener, carrying the ball 20 times for 103 yards and a touchdown in the Seahawks 26-20 win over the Denver Broncos. He also added two receptions for six yards before leaving the game in the second half with the oblique injury…