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Kenneth Walker Kenneth Walker Workhorse role in NFCCG win
Sun, Jan 25, 2026, 10:41 PM
Walker rushed 19 times for 62 yards and a touchdown while bringing in all four of his targets for 49 yards in Sunday's 31-27 win over the Rams in the NFC Championship Game.
Analysis: Walker took over as the Seahawks' clear No. 1 option out of the backfield after teammate Zach Charbonnet suffered a serious knee injury in last week's playoff win over San Francisco. The 24-year-old Walker failed to reproduce his three-score outing from the wild-card round, but he still cracked the century mark in total yards while scoring his fourth rushing touchdown of the postseason. With no major risk to cut into his touch share, Walker is primed to handle another heavy workload when the Seahawks face the Patriots on Feb. 8 for Super Bowl LX. |
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Sam Darnold Sam Darnold Clutch play earns ticket to SBLX
Sun, Jan 25, 2026, 10:30 PM
Darnold completed 25 of 36 pass attempts for 346 yards and three touchdowns while rushing for nine yards on three attempts in Sunday's 31-27 NFC Championship Game win over the Rams.
Analysis: Darnold was dealing with oblique discomfort during the practice week, but he did not carry a designation into Sunday's playoff tilt. Often criticized for his shortcomings in high-stakes games, Darnold overcame that narrative by producing one his finest performances from the pocket (127.8 QBR) in order to send the Seahawks to Santa Clara, CA for Super Bowl LX. The 346 passing yards were the most the 28-year-old had slung through 19 starts with Seattle. It was also the first time the veteran signal-caller had thrown three touchdown passes with no turnovers in a game this season. Darnold and the Seahawks will have two weeks to prepare for a stiff Patriots defense before the two teams meet for the Super Bowl on Feb. 8. |
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Jaxon Smith-Njigba Jaxon Smith-Njigba Dominant in NFCCG victory
Sun, Jan 25, 2026, 9:46 PM
Smith-Njigba hauled in 10 of 12 targets for 153 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 31-27 win against the Rams in the NFC Championship Game.
Analysis: Smith-Njigba was far busier in the NFC Championship Game after a run-heavy game script limited the star wideout to a 3-19-1 receiving line against the 49ers in the wild-card round. The league's leading receiver simply couldn't be covered Sunday as he routinely created separation from whatever defender Los Angeles assigned to him. JSN was particularly wide-open we he hit pay dirt after lining up out of the backfield in the closing moments of the second quarter, giving Seattle the lead heading into halftime. Smith-Njigba has risen to the occasion at every step during his breakout 2025 campaign, culminating in his greatest opportunity to shine on Feb. 8 against the Patriots for Super Bowl LX. |
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Elijah Arroyo Elijah Arroyo Sitting out NFC Championship
Sun, Jan 25, 2026, 4:16 PM
Arroyo (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Rams.
Analysis: Arroyo was activated injured reserve Friday after he was a full participant in practice for the second week in a row, but the Seahawks apparently weren't comfortable making the rookie second-round pick one of their three active tight ends Sunday. With Arroyo sitting out, Eric Saubert and Nick Kallerup will serve as the reserve options at tight end behind AJ Barner. |
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Velus Jones Velus Jones Inactive for NFC Championship
Sun, Jan 25, 2026, 4:06 PM
Jones (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's NFC Championship Game against the Rams.
Analysis: Jones and Cam Akers were both elevated from the practice squad to the Seahawks' active roster Saturday. However, it will be the latter that joins George Holani as the team's backup running backs behind Kenneth Walker for Sunday's playoff contest while Jones observes the game in street clothes. |
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Robbie Ouzts Robbie Ouzts Won't play in NFCCG
Sun, Jan 25, 2026, 4:04 PM
Ouzts (neck) has been ruled out for Sunday's NFC Championship Game against the Rams.
Analysis: Ouzts was limited in practice all week due to a neck injury, and he will not play in the NFC Championship Game after going through pregame warmups. Brady Russell will be the lone healthy fullback on the Seahawks' roster for Sunday's contest. |
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Velus Jones Velus Jones Elevated to active roster
Sat, Jan 24, 2026, 4:22 PM
The Seahawks elevated Jones from the practice squad to the active roster Saturday, Michael-Shawn Dugar of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Jones will join George Holani and Cam Akers as a backup to Kenneth Walker for Sunday's NFC Championship Game against the Rams. The elevation likely comes due to the absence of Zach Charbonnet (ACL), who suffered a season-ending injury in last Saturday's win over the 49ers. The 28-year-old has played just 20 offensive snaps this year, with 11 coming in last week's win. |
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Cam Akers Cam Akers Elevated for Sunday
Sat, Jan 24, 2026, 4:17 PM
The Seahawks elevated Akers from the practice squad to the active roster Saturday, Michael-Shawn Dugar of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: With Zach Charbonnet (ACL) out for the remainder of the season, George Holani, Velus Jones and Cam Akers will be called upon for supplemental snaps at running back behind starter Kenneth Walker in Sunday's NFC Championship Game against the Rams. As a former Ram with the most postseason experience of the three backs, Akers may see the first playing opportunity when Walker needs rest. |
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Sam Darnold Sam Darnold Set to play Sunday
Fri, Jan 23, 2026, 3:26 PM
Darnold (oblique) doesn't carry an injury designation for Sunday's NFC Championship Game against the Rams, John Boyle of the Seahawks' official site reports.
Analysis: Darnold was limited in practice Wednesday and Thursday as he continues to manage an oblique injury that occurred in practice last Thursday, but he'll be available to face the Rams on Sunday. In this past Saturday's 41-6 divisional-round win over the 49ers, a game in which RB Kenneth Walker racked up three rushing TDs, the Seahawks' starting QB was efficient with modest volume, completing 12 of his 17 passing attempts for 124 yards, with one touchdown and no turnovers en route to compiling a 110.9 passer rating. |
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Zach Charbonnet Zach Charbonnet Placed on IR
Fri, Jan 23, 2026, 1:27 PM
The Seahawks have placed Charbonnet (knee) on IR, John Boyle of the team's official site reports.
Analysis: Charbonnet suffered a season-ending knee injury during Seattle's divisional-round win over the 49ers this past Sunday, an issue that coach Mike Macdonald noted Monday that he was "pretty sure" is "ACL (related)." To bolster the team's backfield depth behind starter Kenneth Walker, the Seahawks activated George Holani (hamstring) from IR on Friday. Charbonnet appears to be facing a lengthy recovery period, though at this stage a timetable on that front has yet to be outlined. |
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George Holani George Holani Back from IR
Fri, Jan 23, 2026, 1:15 PM
Holani (hamstring) has been activated off IR by the Seahawks in advance of Sunday's NFC Championship Game against the Rams, John Boyle of the team's official site reports.
Analysis: Holani, who was placed on IR on Nov. 29 due to a hamstring injury, logged back-to-back full practices Wednesday and Thursday before being activated by Seattle on Friday. His looming return to the mix gives the team some needed depth at running back behind starter Kenneth Walker in the wake of Zach Charbonnet having suffered a season-ending knee injury during the divisional round. In 11 regular-season contests, Holani recorded 22 carries for 73 yards and a touchdown and two catches for 15 yards while also playing a key role on special teams. |
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Elijah Arroyo Elijah Arroyo Activated Friday
Fri, Jan 23, 2026, 1:11 PM
Arroyo (knee) was activated from IR on Friday, John Boyle of the Seahawks' official site reports.
Analysis: Arroyo has been sidelined for the Seahawks' last five contests due to a knee injury sustained in Week 14, but it now appears he's ready to return for the NFC Championship game against the Rams. The 2025 second-round pick from Miami has had a solid rookie campaign, catching 15 of 26 targets for 179 yards and a touchdowns across 13 regular-season appearances. Now fully healthy, Arroyo is expected to operate as Seattle's No. 2 tight end Sunday, playing behind AJ Barner. |
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Sam Darnold Sam Darnold Remains limited Thursday
Thu, Jan 22, 2026, 6:24 PM
Darnold (oblique) was a limited practice participant Thursday.
Analysis: Darnold played through an oblique injury during this past Saturday's divisional-round win against the 49ers, completing 12 of 17 passes for 124 yards, one touchdown and no interceptions while taking two sacks. He's so far logged back-to-back capped sessions this week, but it's unclear if he's thrown any passes, as coach Mike Macdonald told Gregg Bell of The Tacoma News Tribune prior to Thursday's practice that he'd like Darnold to do so before Sunday's NFC Championship Game versus the Rams. Darnold will have one more chance to prove his health Friday before the Seahawks potentially give him a designation ahead of the weekend. |
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George Holani George Holani Able to practice fully Wednesday
Wed, Jan 21, 2026, 6:57 PM
Holani (hamstring) was a full participant at practice Wednesday, John Boyle of the Seahawks' official site reports.
Analysis: Holani has spent Seattle's last seven games on its injured reserve list after hurting his hamstring in Week 12 at Tennessee, but it now seems like he could be on track to suit up for the NFC Championship. With 2023 second-rounder Zach Charbonnet (knee) already ruled out, Holani's status is worth keeping an eye on as Sunday's contest versus the Rams approaches. |
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Elijah Arroyo Elijah Arroyo Logs full practice Wednesday
Wed, Jan 21, 2026, 6:49 PM
Arroyo (knee) was a full participant at practice Wednesday, John Boyle of the Seahawks' official site reports.
Analysis: Arroyo has been on Seattle's injured reserve list for the past five games due to a knee injury he suffered in Week 14 at Atlanta, but his activity at practice signals he could return to game action for the NFC Championship. With any limits on his reps apparently behind him, the Seahawks would just need to officially activate him from IR prior to Sunday's game versus the Rams. |
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Sam Darnold Sam Darnold Limited at Wednesday's practice
Wed, Jan 21, 2026, 6:01 PM
Darnold (oblique) practiced in a limited fashion Wednesday, John Boyle of the Seahawks' official site reports.
Analysis: After Darnold played through a left oblique injury this past Saturday against the 49ers, coach Mike Macdonald told Curtis Crabtree of Fox 13 Seattle that the quarterback would be "day-to-day" this week. Macdonald said Wednesday that Darnold "continues to get better," but the Seahawks will cap his number of throws due to the health concern, per Brady Henderson of ESPN.com. Darnold himself relayed to Michael-Shawn Dugar of The Athletic on Wednesday that he "felt good" in the wake of the divisional round, but he also needs "to get my body right to be ready" for Sunday's NFC Championship Game versus the Rams. In the end, Friday's injury report will reveal whether or not Darnold heads into the weekend with a designation. |
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George Holani George Holani Designated to return from IR
Wed, Jan 21, 2026, 4:17 PM
The Seahawks designated Holani (hamstring) to return to practice Wednesday, John Boyle of the team's official site reports.
Analysis: Curtis Crabtree of Fox 13 Seattle reported that Holani said he was healthy when the four weeks of mandatory injured reserve time were up, and the running back has just been waiting for a chance to get back to work. The 26-year-old last played in the Week 12 win over the Titans, recording five special teams snaps. If Holani is activated in time for Sunday's NFC Championship Game against the Rams, he will be the No. 2 running back behind Kenneth Walker due to the injury to former No. 2 rusher Zach Charbonnet. |
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George Holani George Holani Could return from IR
Mon, Jan 19, 2026, 6:17 PM
Head coach Mike Macdonald told reporters Monday that Holani (hamstring) could be activated from injured reserve ahead of this Sunday's NFC Championship Game against the Rams, Michael-Shawn Dugar of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Zach Charbonnet tore his ACL during the Seahawks' 41-6 win over the 49ers during Saturday's divisional-round game. With Holani on IR, that leaves Kenneth Walker as the lone healthy running back on Seattle's active roster, and Velus Jones and Cam Akers are options to be elevated from the practice squad. Holani mostly contributed on special teams prior to landing on IR in late November due to a hamstring injury, and in the 11 regular-season games before his injury, he turned 22 carries into 73 yards and one touchdown while adding two catches (on as many targets) for 15 yards. If activated from IR, Holani would in be in line to slot in as the Seahawks' RB2 behind Walker. |
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Velus Jones Velus Jones Back to practice squad
Mon, Jan 19, 2026, 6:12 PM
Jones reverted to the Seahawks' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.
Analysis: Jones played 16 snaps (11 on offense, five on special teams) during the Seahawks' 41-6 win over the 49ers during Saturday's NFC divisional game. He logged six carries for 10 yards, all of which came late in the fourth quarter in garbage time. Jones could have an elevated role in the Seahawks' offense for the NFC Championship Game against the Rams this Sunday after Zach Charbonnet tore his ACL against San Francisco, though George Holani (hamstring) could be activated from injured reserve this week to provide depth in the backfield. |
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Sam Darnold Sam Darnold To be 'day-to-day' this week
Mon, Jan 19, 2026, 6:00 PM
Coach Mike Macdonald said Monday that Darnold (oblique) will be "day-to-day" this week, Curtis Crabtree of Fox 13 Seattle reports.
Analysis: Darnold suffered a left oblique injury last Thursday that left him questionable for this past Saturday's divisional-round game versus the 49ers, but he was able to suit up, start and play 47 of 53 offensive snaps en route to completing 12 of 17 passes for 124 yards, one touchdown and no interceptions in a 41-6 win. The veteran QB wore padding over his left oblique to protect the issue, and Macdonald added Monday that the Seahawks will balance "making sure we get enough reps at the proper tempo, with the proper looks," and get him "the reps that he needs." That would seem to suggest Darnold will operate with practice restrictions this week, with Wednesday's injury report to reveal how much activity he logs in the first session ahead of Sunday's NFC Championship Game against the Rams. |
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