Sunday Night Football sends the Kansas City Chiefs to Seattle for a Week 7 clash that’s being billed, unofficially, as the “Kenneth Walker III Bowl.” The Seahawks are trying to stop a two-game skid and avoid slipping below .500, while the Chiefs roll in unbeaten and riding the buzz from their recent running back signing, Kenneth Walker III. If you’re hunting for game-day value, there are four bets worth circling before kickoff.
The cleanest play on the board is Kenneth Walker III over 84.5 rushing yards (-114). Yes, Walker III is no longer a Seahawk, but that’s exactly what makes this number stand out.
He’s averaging 133 yards per game this season, and Seattle’s defense has somehow gone 35 games without allowing a 100-yard rusher - not since October 27, 2024. Something has to give eventually, and this matchup feels like the toughest test yet for that streak.
The number itself looks modest for a player on this kind of run. Walker III can change a game with one burst, and even if Seattle keeps him under control for most of the night, one explosive carry can swing this prop in a hurry.
He’s already expected to handle a heavy workload, and with the added edge of a revenge game, the volume should be there. That doesn’t mean 100 yards is a lock - Seattle can still extend its streak to 36 games - but getting to 85 feels like the more likely outcome.
The game total of 42.5 (-112) also looks reachable. Seattle has scored at least 29 points four times this season, and its two lower-scoring outings came in Week 1, when Drew Lock entered without any first-team reps, and in Week 6 on a short Thursday night turnaround. With Kansas City across the field and Walker III driving the Chiefs’ ground game, Seattle may be forced to keep pace.
That gets even more interesting with Anthony Bradford and Zach Charbonnet likely back in the mix. The Seahawks should have a better chance to move the ball if those pieces return, and this has the feel of a high-scoring game between former AFC West opponents. The pick: over 42.5 total points (-112).
Jaxon Smith-Njigba over 92.5 receiving yards (-114) is another strong option. JSN is leading the league in receptions (49), receiving yards (717), and receiving touchdowns (7), and he’s been on a tear all season. He’s missed this receiving yardage mark only once, putting up 76 yards in Week 4 against the Los Angeles Chargers.
With Seattle’s run game sputtering and Sam Darnold looking less and less comfortable, the offense should again lean heavily on JSN as its safety blanket. The Seahawks’ passing game has enough dependence on him already, and the matchup points toward another big workload. Even with his 143.4 yards per game average, the line is still sitting in a spot that makes the over the smarter side.
The pick: Jaxon Smith-Njigba over 92.5 receiving yards.
The most aggressive swing is Zach Charbonnet to score 2+ touchdowns (+750). That’s the Hail Mary of the group, but Charbonnet’s return gives it some real intrigue. He was just activated off the PUP list and is expected to make his season debut against the Chiefs.
Seattle has had trouble in short-yardage situations, and that’s where Charbonnet matters most. He has a knack for finding the end zone, leading the Seahawks with 12 touchdowns last season after scoring 8 the year before. This will be his first game back since tearing his ACL in the 2025 playoffs, but the opportunity is there for him to resume that scoring role right away.
He also brings value as a receiver. Charbonnet has only one career receiving touchdown, but he’s already piled up 95 catches for 693 yards in his three-year career.
And with Kenneth Walker III unavailable, the backfield opens up. Charbonnet has usually shared the load with Walker III throughout his career, but this week offers a chance to show he can carry the job on his own.
Jadarian Price remains on injured reserve, and the other backs on the roster haven’t done much to challenge him. That makes this a perfect spot for Charbonnet to prove he can lead the Seahawks’ ground game.
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