The Seattle Seahawks’ rookies balled out Week 6 against the Arizona Cardinals, including running back Kenneth Walker III, who made his career-first NFL start.
Buy Seahawks TicketsWith Rashaad Penny on the injured reserve, Walker made the most of his opportunity on Sunday.
“Johnny (Schneider) thought that from the start, that this guy could be the lead back,” coach Pete Carroll said of Walker after the game. “Thinking that it would be great to have two of those guys, you know. Same team, and to help share the load and all that. So I’m not surprised at all.”
On the day, Walker logged 21 carries for 97 yards and a rushing touchdown. He also hauled in two receptions for 13 yards.
“It’s like, you give him a chance, and he’s going to show you the stuff,” Carroll continued. “So, he’s just getting started. This is the first chance he’s had – he carried the ball 20, 21 times today, something like that, and that’s a beautiful number to get out there.
“He’s the real deal.”
