Man, Week 3 against the Commanders was a gut punch for our Hawks, ending in a tough 33-30 loss. But beyond the score, there’s a serious rumbling in the backfield that Seattle needs to figure out ASAP. Jadarian Price, our rookie running back, fumbled the ball for the second game in a row, and folks, that’s not just a red flag, it’s a giant neon sign blinking “problem!”
Price Is Losing His Grip, Fast
We went into the Commanders game thinking our running backs would feast against a vulnerable secondary, but instead, the script flipped to a pass-heavy attack after that 33-30 defeat. And in that limited run game, Price just couldn’t hold onto the rock. Two straight games with a fumble? That’s the kind of habit that will get a rookie phased out of the picture faster than you can say “touchdown.” He was also battling a shoulder/chest injury, which might explain some of it, but six total touches in a game where you’re supposed to be a lead guy? That’s not the look we want. Last week, we gave him a pass, figuring it was the injury, maybe the first fumble. But now, it feels like Price’s hold on that lead role is slipping, big time. You just can’t have those kinds of mistakes, especially when the team is fighting tooth and nail in these early season battles.
Holani and Wilson Step Up
While Price was struggling, Emanuel Wilson and George Holani saw increased work, and frankly, they looked better. Holani, in particular, was the most effective of our Seattle backs in Week 3, both catching the ball and on the ground. He had a decent game catching the ball, racking up 58 total yards on 3 carries and 5 receptions, leading all three backs with 9.3 fantasy points. If we’re going to keep getting into these pass-heavy scripts, Holani’s ability to catch out of the backfield is a massive plus. Wilson also got more work, with 9 carries for 14 yards. It’s looking like a real possibility that Wilson could handle the ground work, with Holani mixing in on passing downs, especially if Price can’t get these fumbles under control and stay healthy. For those of you in deep fantasy leagues, Wilson and Holani are proactive pickups because they’re definitely getting value on a team with so many questions at RB right now.
What’s Next for the Backfield?
The situation in the Seahawks’ backfield is about to get even wilder, because Zach Charbonnet’s return is on the horizon. His return could seriously complicate things for Price, who is already losing his grip on the lead role. Head Coach Mike Macdonald and Offensive Coordinator Brian Fleury have some tough decisions ahead of them. Will Price get another chance to prove he can protect the ball? Or will Wilson and Holani continue to carve out bigger roles, making it a full-blown committee until Charbonnet is back in the mix? We need to see some stability in our run game, and fast. The Emerald City is watching, and we’re ready for our running backs to secure the ball and help Sam Darnold and the offense put up some serious points. Let’s get it done in Week 4!
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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