Kenneth Walker III Fantasy Week 16: Projections, Points and Stats vs. Vikings

Seattle Seahawks running back Kenneth Walker III will be up against the second-ranked tun defense of the Minnesota Vikings (89.1 yards conceded per game) in Week 16, at 4:05 PM ET on Sunday.

Daily fantasy players, is Walker worth a look for his upcoming matchup versus the Vikings? Scroll down, because we can help you make the correct decision.

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Walker vs. Vikings Game Info

• Matchup: Seattle Seahawks vs. Minnesota Vikings
• Game Day: December 22, 2024
• Game Time: 4:05 PM
• Projected Fantasy Points: 11.0
• PPR Projected Fantasy Points: 12.2
• Projected Rushing Yards: 59.23
• Projected Rushing TDs: 0.48
• Projected Receiving Yards: 17.96
• Projected Receiving TDs: 0.08

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Walker Fantasy Performance

• With 129.3 fantasy points in 2024 (12.9 per game), Walker is the 27th-ranked fantasy player at his position and 75th overall.
• During his last three games, Walker has 25.8 total fantasy points (8.6 per game), carrying the ball 46 times for 144 yards and one touchdown. As a pass-catcher, he has added 54 yards on eight catches (11 targets).
• Walker has generated 41.0 fantasy points (8.2 per game) during his last five games, as he's rushed for 239 yards with one touchdown on 80 carries. As a receiver, he has chipped in with 111 yards on 15 grabs (19 targets).
• The high point of Walker's fantasy campaign was a Week 4 performance versus the Detroit Lions, a game where he came through with zero passing yards and zero touchdowns with picks (for 29.6 total fantasy points). On the ground, he chipped in with 80 rushing yards on 12 attempts (6.7 yards per carry) with three TDs.
• From a fantasy standpoint, Kenneth Walker III had his worst performance of the season in Week 8 against the Buffalo Bills, when he tallied just 4.5 fantasy points (9 carries, 12 yards; 4 receptions, 33 yards).

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Vikings Defensive Performance

• Four players have recorded over 300 yards passing in a game against Minnesota this season.
• The Vikings have allowed 10 players to pass for at least one TD in a game this season.
• Minnesota has given up at least two TD passes to five opposing QBs this year.
• The Vikings have given up three or more passing TDs to two opposing QBs this year.
• Minnesota has given up over 100 yards receiving to eight players this season.
• The Vikings have allowed 17 players to catch a touchdown pass versus them this year.
• Minnesota has allowed at least two receiving touchdowns to two players this year.
• The Vikings have given up more than 100 yards rushing to two players this year.
• A total of six players have run for at least one touchdown against Minnesota this season.
• The Vikings have allowed one player to score more than one rushing touchdown in a game this season.

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