Seattle’s already messy backfield situation has become even more confusing heading into Week 8.
The Seahawks may add more names to their running back committee for their upcoming Monday Night Football matchup with the Chicago Bears at Lumen Field, with both Zach Charbonnet and Jadarian Price potentially returning from injury.
Charbonnet, who tore his ACL in last season’s NFC Divisional Round win over the San Francisco 49ers, was activated from the PUP list earlier this month and is uncertain to make his season debut against the Bears. Price, who’s been on IR with a chest injury for the last four games, was designated to return to practice on Thursday, and head coach Mike Macdonald said there’s a “realistic chance” he suits up for Monday.
Seattle has used a running back-by-committee approach since Charbonnet’s injury and the departure of Super Bowl MVP Kenneth Walker III, leaning on Emanuel Wilson, George Holani, and Price early this season. If everyone’s ready to roll for Week 8, who will lead the Seahawks’ backfield against the Bears?
Seahawks RB Room Outlook for Week 8
The Seahawks’ running back room has been a mess without Zach Charbonnet and Kenneth Walker III. The team has been linked to a potential trade for Colts star Jonathan Taylor, even after acquiring star guard Quenton Nelson. But until then, the defending Super Bowl champs will likely keep running a timeshare in the backfield.
Emanuel Wilson has been the team’s primary RB for much of the season, leading the Seahawks with 111 carries for 403 yards and three touchdowns in seven games. He has four 20+ carry games and racked up a season-high 100 yards and a touchdown in the team’s Week 7 win over the Chiefs. That said, Wilson’s efficiency has been a problem — averaging only 3.6 yards per carry — and his expanded role has largely come from limited competition. Charbonnet and Price’s potential returns would certainly cut into his touches.
Charbonnet’s long-term absence raises questions about his workload if he returns in Week 8. Although he may ease back in, he’s also Seattle’s top running back option. Last year, Charbonnet ran for 730 yards on 184 carries with 12 rushing touchdowns — tied for sixth-most in the NFL — while splitting touches with Walker.
Jadarian Price has missed the last four weeks with a chest injury, but his role upon return is uncertain. The 2026 first-rounder out of Notre Dame struggled with ball security at the NFL level, fumbling twice in Weeks 2 and 3. After the second, Price got benched for nearly two full quarters against the Washington Commanders.
Then there’s George Holani, a valuable backup RB amid injuries, who found the end zone in Week 6 against the Broncos. While he’ll likely take a backseat when Charbonnet and Price return, he could still be in the mix for an occasional change of pace.
For now, Wilson will likely continue to headline Seattle’s backfield until Charbonnet ramps up, Price proves himself, or the Seahawks outsource a true RB1. He may not see another 20+ carries against the Bears, but his solid Week 7 performance should earn him another night of consistent involvement on Monday Night Football.
From a fantasy football perspective, it doesn’t really matter which running back leads the Seahawks backfield — none of them are truly viable starters against Chicago. The Bears head into Week 8 with a stout run defense, ranking third in opponent rush yards per game (87.6) and second in total rush attempts allowed (138). Per DraftKings scoring, they’ve surrendered the NFL’s sixth-fewest fantasy points per game to opposing RBs (19.2).
