The Seahawks activated Zach Charbonnet from the physically unable to perform list, but he won’t play Sunday against the Chiefs as he continues ramping up from a torn ACL. Seattle’s rushing attack will rely on its available backs, while Kansas City features Kenneth Walker III — the former Seahawk who leads the NFL in rushing.

By the Numbers
  • Seattle has 643 rushing yards through 6 games, ranking 14th in the NFL.
  • Walker has 665 rushing yards in 5 games, leading the league.
  • Emanuel Wilson leads Seattle with 303 yards and 2 touchdowns on 87 carries.
  • Charbonnet tore his ACL in last season’s divisional-round playoff win over San Francisco.
Yes, But

Charbonnet’s activation keeps him eligible to return this season; it was not a guarantee he would be ready to play immediately. Seattle says his absence Sunday is part of a planned, gradual ramp-up.

State of Play
  • Rookie Jadarian Price has missed the past 3 games with a chest injury and is eligible to return next week.
  • George Holani has 97 rushing yards on 31 carries.
  • Walker joined Kansas City as a free agent after earning Super Bowl MVP honors with Seattle last season.
What's Next

Seattle plans to evaluate Charbonnet after another week of work. Price is also eligible to return next week, potentially giving the Seahawks more options in the backfield.

Bottom Line

Charbonnet’s return to the active roster is a step forward, not an immediate fix: Seattle will face Kansas City without him, while its former star back leads the opposing ground game.