Overview
- Head coach Mike Macdonald said Walker is “showing that he deserves some more opportunities,” signaling potential adjustments to the backfield split.
- Against the Rams, Walker logged 16 carries for 67 yards and a touchdown plus 44 receiving yards, playing about 51% of offensive snaps to Zach Charbonnet’s 43%.
- Season efficiency favors Walker at 4.5 yards per carry versus Charbonnet’s roughly 3.3–3.4, though Charbonnet has six rushing touchdowns to Walker’s four due to red-zone usage.
- Macdonald emphasized Seattle will not give one back 100% of snaps and noted Walker’s workload has been managed for health after offseason foot issues.
- With Tennessee’s run defense ranked near the bottom of the league, Week 12 is viewed by analysts as a logical chance to test increased Walker touches.