Seahawks' Kenneth Walker III Ruled Out Against Bears

Seattle Seahawks running back Kenneth Walker III has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Chicago Bears due to an ankle injury sustained during last Sunday’s match against the Vikings. Walker's absence is significant as he has already missed four games this season due to various injuries, and his performance has been subpar when healthy, averaging 3.7 yards per carry. Zach Charbonnet is set to take the lead in the backfield, having shown promise with six touchdowns in his previous four starts while Walker was sidelined. Despite some injury concerns of his own, Charbonnet is expected to perform well, especially after a standout game against the Arizona Cardinals. The Seahawks are dealing with a tight playoff schedule, making this game crucial for their postseason hopes. Other injured players include tight end Brady Russell and safety K’Von Wallace, but the injury report is relatively clean for this late in the season.