Good morning, 12s. Here's a look at what's out there today — Wednesday, January 4 — about your Seattle Seahawks.
Kenneth Walker III Closing In On 1,000 Rushing Yards
Sunday's season finale against the Los Angeles Rams not only provides rookie running back Kenneth Walker III with the chance to help his team make the playoffs, but also to make franchise history. Needing 64 yards to join Seahawks Legend Curt Warner as the only backs to rush for 1000-yards in their rookie year, Walker also has a strong case for the Offensive Rookie of the Year honor as well.
A fourth 100-yard rushing game as a rookie will surely bring attention, especially when it's your second-straight game doing so, as Walker has done the past two weeks. The Michigan State alum has climbed to the top of many Offensive Rookie of the Year rankings lists for national media outlets, as he continues to churn out stellar performances in Seattle's playoff chase.
On the year, Walker sits at 936 rushing yards and nine touchdowns on 199 carries. After less than 25 carries over his first-four games, Walker logged seven contests with over 50 yards on the ground.
In October, Walker was asked to step up as the next man after running back Rashaad Penny was placed on IR. In last week's 23-6 win over the New York Jets, Walker did just that, reaching 1,000 yards-from-scrimmage on the year with 142 all-purpose yards. Averaging 4.7 yards per carry on the year, Walker has a chance to make history for himself, and help his team earn a playoff spot in Week 18.
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Go behind the scenes with team photographer Rod Mar as he shares moments from the Seahawks' Week 17 win over the New York Jets on January 1, 2023 at Lumen Field. Eye On The Hawks is presented by Western Washington Toyota Dealers.
Seahawks linebacker Darrell Taylor arrives for the New Year's Day game against the visiting New York Jets.
Poona Ford works on his release before the game.
Cornerbacks Tariq Woolen and Coby Bryant walk onto the field for their early pregame warmups.
Punter Michael Dickson greets fans on the field before the game.
Head coach Pete Carroll greets his players as they run onto the field for pregame warmups.
Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith gathers the players around him on the field before the game.
Head coach Pete Carroll jokes with "The Office" star Rainn Wilson. Wilson, a Seattle native and Seahawks fan, was on hand to raise 12 Flag just before kickoff.
Geno Smith prepares to throw a pass during pregame warmups.
In the locker room, offensive linemen sit in their lockers waiting for kickoff. From left are Gabe Jackson, Phil Haynes, Austin Blythe, Damien Lewis, Stone Forsythe and Charles Cross.
"Taima", the Seahawks bird, flies across the field to start the pregame introductions.
Seahawks linebacker Uchenna Nwosu is introduced to the crowd.
Rainn Wilson, tv star who grew up in Seattle, fires up the crowd after raising the 12 Flag just prior to kickoff.
On the first play from scrimmage, running back Kenneth Walker III cuts back on his way to a 60-yard gain.
Tight end Colby Parkinon uses his height advantage to snag a pass in the end zone for Seattle's first touchdown.
After scoring Seatttle's first touchdown, Colby Parkinson points into the stands to his family.
Seahawks safety Quandre Diggs raises the ball in the air ala Deion Sanders as he returns an interception off of Jets quarterback Mike White.
Safety Quandre Diggs celebrates with teammates after his interception. Diggs became the only player to record three or more interceptions in each of the past six seasons.
Tight end Noah Fant turns upfield after a catch.
Seahawks defensive lineman Al Woods makes a tackle.
Seahawks running back DeeJay Dallas breaks away for a long gain.
Seahawks tight end Tyler Mabry is congratulated by quarterback Geno Smith after they connected for Mabry's first NFL touchdown.
Geno Smith turns towards the sideline after throwing a touchdown pass to Tyler Mabry in the second quarter.
Seahawks linebacker Darrell Taylor records the first of his two sacks.
Seahawks linebackers Jordyn Brooks and Darrell Taylor celebrate after Taylor's sack of Jets quarterback Mike White.
Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith follows the block of running back DeeJay Dallas on a keeper around the left side.
Seahawks Johnathan Abram and Cody Barton converge to force a pass breakup.
Seahawks cornerback Michael Jackson returns an interception in the second half.
These 12s came appropriately attired for the New Year's Day game.
Seahawks running back DeeJay Dallas celebrates as he runs off the field following the victory, which kept Seattle's playoff hopes alive.
Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith high-fives fans after the win.
In the Seahawks postgame locker room, head coach Pete Carroll prepares to talk to the team as Tyler Lockett congratulates teammates.
Seahawks tight end Tyler Mabry is the center of attention after his touchdown catch. At left is running back DeeJay Dallas.
Seahawks mascot Blitz pours green "slime" onto tight end Colby Parkinson after the game as part of Nickleodeon's broadcast coverage.
Seahawks cornerback Sidney Jones celebrates with fans after getting "slimed" postgame as part of the Nickelodeon broadcast.
Tariq Woolen, dripping with "slime" after it being dumped on his postgame as part of the Nickleodeon broadcast, hugs teammate Kenneth Walker III while covered in the green goo.
