The Seattle Seahawks scored 30 points for the sixth time this season in Sunday's uneven 30-24 Week 12 victory over the Tennessee Titans. It wasn't always pretty, but an explosive offense once held a 30-10 lead. Superstar wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba put forth an elite performance, but don't let Kenneth Walker III's showing get lost in the mix.
Walker rushed 11 times for 71 yards. His 6.5 yards per carry average was impressive against a Titans defensive line that features Jeffery Simmons and T'Vondre Sweat across the interior. Titans linebacker Cedric Gray also entered the game ranked third in the NFL in tackles. Despite having two backups, Olu Oluwatimi and Christian Haynes in the starting lineup, the Seahawks routinely created rushing lanes for Walker to exploit.
AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementWalker also added three receptions for 30 receiving yards to his offensive totals. He accumulated 101 total yards via 14 touches. It marked the fourth time, and second consecutive week, that Walker has surpassed 100 total yards.
Despite that, Zach Charbonnet remained the goal line back. Charbonnet rushed for 35 yards and a touchdown on six carries. He converted a six-yard opportunity into Seattle's lone rushing touchdown. Walker was still considerably more involved in Klint Kubiak's offense. We may be heading towards Walker being the true lead back down the stretch.
This article originally appeared on Seahawks Wire: Kenneth Walker III looked explosive in Seahawks Week 12 win
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