The Seattle Seahawks running back Kenneth Walker III was having a stellar first half in Super Bowl LX against the New England Patriots. However, he suffered a big blow that might put his appearance in jeopardy.
If he is not available for the Seahawks, it’s key to remember that the other prominent running back of the team, Zach Charbonnet tore his ACL during the Divisional Round. Hence, the next on the depth chart now is George Holani, followed by Cam Akers, and Velus Jones Jr.
Having said that, Walker was able to log back into the game quickly. Still, it will be worth monitoring whether he is at 100% to continue. If not, the Seahawks offense might be more passing-oriented. Walker is on pace to go for 200 scrimmage yards in the game.
Walker odds to be Super Bowl MVP have skyrocketed
After the first half of the Super Bowl, Walker ended with 100 scrimmage yards, which made him the favorite on the live odds to become the Super Bowl MVP. According to Polymarket, Walker’s probability to win the award is 40%.
Walker is a powerful runner and a massive back able to truck people. However, he is also incredibly elusive and very hard to tackle. Walker provides the best of both worlds in terms of pure force and incredible speed.
Walker is the only player in the Super Bowl to surpass 90 yards in the first half
Including quarterbacks from the Patriots and Seahawks, the only player that has more than 90 yards in the first hald of the game is none other than Kenneth Walker III. If that is not an indicative of how good a case Walker has to become MVP, then nothing is.