Our guy Zach Charbonnet is officially back in the lineup for the Seahawks this Week 7, but let’s be real, the fantasy outlook for any Seattle running back just got a whole lot tougher thanks to who we’re playing. The Chiefs defense, man, they are *mean* against the run, one of the best in the entire league. So yeah, it’s awesome Charbonnet is activated, but if you’re asking me, I’m super hesitant to even think about starting any of our running backs against that brick wall. Tough pill to swallow, I know.
Charbonnet’s Return: A Kick to the Gut from Kansas City
So, Charbonnet’s slated to hit the field against the Chiefs, which should be pumping us up. We’ve been waiting for this! But then you look at the matchup and it’s like, *oof*. Kansas City ain’t playing around. They shut down opposing ground games better than almost anyone. For us 12s, it means we’re gonna see Charbonnet back, which is great, but don’t expect him to light up the stat sheet right away. This is a brutal welcome back for our guy, and it’s gonna be a true test of what our run game can do against top-tier competition. This could affect how much we see him too, which is just frustrating when you want to see our young talent shine.
Elsewhere in the League: Returns, Concerns, and Shifting Values
While we’re dealing with our own headache, there’s a lot shaking up around the league for Week 7. In Tampa Bay, it’s a real mixed bag. Baker Mayfield is on track to return, which is good news for them. The bad news? Emeka Egbuka is stuck in concussion protocol, missing both Wednesday and Thursday practices. If Egbuka is out, Mayfield stays just an upside QB2. For his teammates, Chris Godwin becomes a WR3, Ted Hurst an upside flex, and Cade Otton a decent streaming option. The real winner if Egbuka sits, though, might be Bucky Irving. He’s got a great matchup and his target share with Mayfield is way up. You might even start him as a borderline RB1.
Over in Minnesota, they’re getting healthy off their bye. Jordan Addison, T.J. Hockenson, and Jordan Mason are all looking good to return. That’s fantastic for Kyler Murray, who finally gets his full arsenal back for a plus matchup. Justin Jefferson won’t be hurt by the extra mouths to feed, but Aaron Jones? He’s probably gonna take a hit. Jones has been a workhorse, handling three-quarters of the team’s rush attempts and a 20% target share. Mason’s return is gonna crush his rush share, with 50% being a best-case scenario. And with Addison and Hockenson back, Jones’ target share could just disappear. He’s still a low-end RB2 for now, only because of the matchup and potential rust from the returners. That sell-high window? It’s slammed shut, folks.
Lamar Jackson’s Status and Ravens Watch
Finally, we’ve got to keep an eye on Lamar Jackson. He practiced Wednesday, even if he was limping a bit and missed the media portion. But Thursday, he looked better, and there’s growing optimism he could be back on the field. If Jackson is active, you start him against the Bengals, no question. Zay Flowers jumps to a WR1 with Lamar and falls to a WR2 with Tyler Huntley. Ja’Kobi Lane becomes a much more appealing flex if Jackson plays, especially if Rashod Bateman is out. Mark Andrews, though? Yeesh. He’s been pretty rough this year, and honestly, we’re not starting him regardless of who is throwing the ball.
So, for our Seahawks, it’s the Chiefs up next. Yeah, Charbonnet is back, and that’s a small win, but we’ve got to hope our coaching staff finds a way to open up some lanes for him against that nasty run defense. It’s Week 7, and every game matters for building that momentum. Let’s see what Mike Macdonald and Brian Fleury cook up to get our offense moving!
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Originally reported by CBS Sports.
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