Sam Darnold and Kenneth Walker are feeling the pressure ahead of the NFC Championship game

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• This is going to put a lot of pressure on Darnold to make plays in the passing game, and of course, Kenneth Walker, who is now the only trustworthy back. Walker has a lot to proveJan 3, 2026; Santa Clara, California, USA; Seattle Seahawks running back Kenneth Walker III (9) rushes the ball against the San Francisco 49ers during the first half at Levi’s Stadium.
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• Guard-Imagn ImagesKenneth Walker III was able to step right into the full-time role that we were all hoping he would have when we drafted him on our fantasy teams, as he exploded for 116 yards and three scores against San Francisco’s depleted run defense. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementThe sledding is going to be a bit tougher this week against this Rams defense that was ranked 12th in the league against the run.
• While they aren’t the pushover that San Fran had become after losing Fred Warner, Nick Bosa, and Tatum Bethune, they aren’t exactly the 85′ Bears either. Walker should be able to keep the sticks moving, but the loss of Charbs means that Seattle will have to rely on the likes of Velus Jones when KW3 needs a break. Check out all of our NFL articles: https://www. thebiglead. com/category/nfl/The post Sam Darnold and Kenneth Walker are feeling the pressure ahead of the NFC Championship game appeared first on The Big Lead.