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Season-long player props are beginning to surface across sportsbooks. In an attempt to seek out values, Brad Evans will occasionally make the case on an attractive future — whether betting the OVER or UNDER — as the outside temps rise.
Today’s topic: Seattle’s fantasy fashionable RB.
The pick — Kenneth Walker III to rush for 1,000+ yards (+175, DraftKings)
In fashion, what goes around comes around.
Baggy pants are back. Whether unflattering jeans or roomy dress pants (see Travis Kelce’s getup at his cousin’s wedding), the trend has again become thy friend — much to the chagrin of testosterone-driven young men.
Heck, even the very retired Hammer pants dormant in your closet since 1992 will probably soon be en vogue again. After all, we got to pray just to make it today.
As for the NFL, the fullback could be weaving a comeback trail of its own.
Larry Csonka, Lorenzo Neal, Daryl Johnston and Larry Centers (a personal favorite), rejoice. What’s old is about to be new again. Well … at least in Seattle.
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Last month, the Seahawks reportedly reassigned backup tight end Brady Russell to fullback, a move that aligned with offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak’s desire to reinstall the position.
Get giddy, Walker fans.
Having a road-grader flattening would-be tacklers ahead of the Hawks’ power back is an overall value uptick in the gaming market.
For fantasy fans, Walker’s RB19 ADP (89.65) in early 0.5 PPR drafts is an advantageous discount. In a likely run-first Seattle offense, he’s one of the virtual game’s most underappreciated rushers.
Last season without a fullback opening lanes, Walker was wonderfully efficient. Though limited to only 11 games due to injuries (ankle, calf and oblique), he compiled 3.05 yards after contact per attempt (RB21), 61 missed tackles forced (RB9) and 4.07 yards created per touch (RB13). And that was achieved behind a lackluster Seahawks offensive line that finished No. 24 in run-blocking efficiency, according to Pro Football Focus.
Not to be overlooked, Walker was the picture of reliability in the passing game. He caught 86.8% of his intended targets, ran 20.6 routes per game and totaled a career-high 46 receptions. When on the field, the dude defined “do it all.”
His No. 6 standing in expected fantasy points per game in PPR formats suggests he could crack the position's top 10 this season. Zach Charbonnet will supplant him on occasion, but 17-20 touches per game are buyable.
Sure, Walker’s projected fantasy strength of schedule (RB17) isn’t the sexiest. However, in a situation with a presumed sizable volume and given his per touch effectiveness, he’s a recommended investment. His standard 875.5 rushing yards prop at DraftKings is Charmin soft. Walker surpassing 1,000 ground yards is quite doable.
Now let's bring back flannels and grunge rock. You know Seattle would be down.