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The Seattle Times Seahawks fantasy football takes on Emanuel Wilson
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All The Seattle Times Seahawks insights about Emanuel Wilson
NegativeRoleOct 20, 2026
Emanuel Wilson is expected to start at running back for the Seahawks against the Chiefs, with the possibility that Charbonnet could mix in for snaps on early downs and in third-down/two-minute situations if he is cleared to play.NegativeUsageOct 17, 2026
Wilson, signed as a free-agent veteran running back, has averaged just 3.4 yards per carry combined with George Holani and Velus Jones Jr., indicating the Seahawks' running back rotation has failed to replace Kenneth Walker III's production.NegativeUsageOct 16, 2026
Wilson combined with running backs George Holani and Velus Jones for a forgettable 92 yards, four yards per carry in the Seahawks' loss to Denver. The running back group's underperformance was part of a collage of underperforming offensive parts.NegativeUsageOct 16, 2026
Wilson had 52 yards on 14 carries in the Seahawks' 17-14 OT loss to Denver, part of the same three-back rotation used in the previous game against the 49ers.NegativeRoleOct 15, 2026
Wilson got the first rep at running back during warmups. With Robert Henry Jr. inactive and Zach Charbonnet out, the Seahawks' three active running backs are Emanuel Wilson, George Holani, and Velus Jones Jr. The Seahawks are hoping to get Charbonnet back for their next game on Oct. 25 against the Chiefs.NegativeUsageOct 15, 2026
Running back Emanuel Wilson is coming off a rough game against the 49ers in which he lost a fumble that resulted in a 49ers touchdown; he has otherwise performed as expected in the rotation, but the turnover is a concern heading into Denver.NegativeUsageOct 14, 2026
Emanuel Wilson has 301 total yards from scrimmage through five games, the second-most on the Seahawks roster behind Jaxon Smith-Njigba's 599 yards. The source notes the Seahawks have discussed finding more distribution in the passing game but have relied heavily on Smith-Njigba.NegativeUsageOct 13, 2026
Emanuel Wilson fumbled against the 49ers, and the source notes the San Francisco 49ers scored a touchdown off the turnover; this is part of the Seahawks' running back turnover problem with multiple fumbles in the game.NegativeUsageOct 12, 2026
Wilson fumbled and was mostly ineffective on the ground, averaging 2.8 yards per carry combined with George Holani; the rushing issues forced Darnold to throw into one of the best secondaries in the NFL.NegativeRoleOct 12, 2026
Wilson is one of two primary running backs the Seahawks are leaning on in the absence of Kenneth Walker III and Zach Charbonnet. The source characterizes the run game as lacking a serious threat, with Wilson and George Holani unable to provide the offensive support needed to reduce pressure on Darnold.NegativeUsageOct 12, 2026
Running back fumbled in the loss to San Francisco; the source notes that Wilson, along with George Holani and first-round rookie Jadarian Price, has lost four fumbles in the first five weeks of the season, contrasting sharply with Kenneth Walker III and Zach Charbonnet, who never lost a fumble in 1,248 combined attempts last season.NegativeUsageOct 12, 2026
Wilson fumbled against the 49ers in a game where the Seahawks had four fumbles in five games after having only one lost fumble by a running back last season; the source attributes Wilson's fumble to 'a really good play by San Francisco's Fred Warner' but notes the Seahawks will likely continue using Wilson and George Holani against Denver on Thursday with Zach Charbonnet not expected to play.NegativeUsageOct 11, 2026
Running back Emanuel Wilson fumbled at the Seattle 11-yard line in the first half, resulting in a 49ers touchdown. This was one of three turnovers that led directly to San Francisco scores in the game.PositiveUsageOct 11, 2026
Emanuel Wilson scored his second touchdown run of the season on a 2-yard TD run to pull the Seahawks even at 7-7 after San Francisco committed its first turnover. The drive included a third-down conversion on a pass from Sam Darnold to Cooper Kupp to set up the goal-to-go opportunity.NegativeUsageOct 11, 2026
Wilson fumbled at the San Francisco 10-yard line on the first play after a punt when hit by Fred Warner; the fumble was recovered by Malik Mustapha at the Seattle 11, leading to a Christian McCaffrey touchdown on the next play.NegativeUsageOct 11, 2026
Rushed for a touchdown in the first quarter to tie the game at 7-7 after a muffed punt return by San Francisco, but fumbled in the red zone midway through the second quarter, leading directly to a Christian McCaffrey touchdown that gave the 49ers the lead; the two-fumble performance contributed to the Seahawks' turnover-filled loss.NegativeRoleOct 6, 2026
With Price sidelined and Charbonnet not yet returned, Emanuel Wilson is among the Seahawks' current running back options but is described as an unconvincing placeholder lacking the explosive playmaking ability to flip a 20-yard run into a 70-yard run.PositiveRoleOct 6, 2026
Emanuel Wilson has stepped in well as the fill-in running back while Jadarian Price recovers from injury, providing stability at a position of uncertainty.PositiveRoleOct 6, 2026
Emanuel Wilson is one of four running backs on the Seahawks' 53-man roster and appears likely to start against the 49ers this week as the team navigates injuries at the position. The Seahawks are preparing for their biggest game so far this season Sunday against the 49ers at Lumen Field with Wilson in the primary role.NegativeDepth ChartOct 6, 2026
Emanuel Wilson is one of three running backs on Seahawks 53-man roster alongside George Holani and Velus Jones Jr.PositiveUsageOct 5, 2026
Emanuel Wilson started at running back Sunday in the third start of his four-year NFL career and rushed for 81 yards on 21 carries with a touchdown and also had three receptions for 39 yards and a 23-yard TD on a screen pass in the Seahawks' 30-23 win over the Chargers. Coach Macdonald said he was pleased with the running game and that Wilson "stepped up and played" well given Price's injury situation.PositiveUsageOct 5, 2026
Running back was the primary option between the tackles for the Seahawks against the Chargers, helping Seattle average 4.2 yards per carry against a Chargers defense that entered Week 4 tied for seventh in the league allowing only 3.6 yards per carry; this represents a good first step for Seattle's run game that was ineffective in Week 3 against Washington.PositiveBreakoutOct 5, 2026
Wilson signed as a low-cost, high-upside insurance policy in free agency and has emerged as the primary running back option with other backs injured. In his first start against the Chargers, he rushed for 81 yards and a touchdown while adding three catches for 39 yards and another TD, averaging 3.9 yards per carry. The source notes this production was needed and unexpected, as Wilson was not expected to carry the offense before the season began. His performance provided proof the Seahawks' ground game could remain serviceable despite injuries to their primary backs.PositiveUsageOct 5, 2026
Wilson carried 21 times for 81 yards and added three catches for 39 yards and a 23-yard TD on a screen pass. The source credits good execution on the screen play, notably an edge-setting block by right tackle Abraham Lucas and center Jalen Sundell and right guard Christian Haynes leading the way to the end zone. The source notes the rushing numbers 'got the job done' despite not being overwhelming.PositiveRoleOct 4, 2026
Emanuel Wilson is now the featured back for the Seahawks following injuries to Jadarian Price and Zach Charbonnet. Against the Chargers, Wilson demonstrated he can handle the primary role, rushing for 81 yards on 21 carries with two total touchdowns; he runs straight ahead with limited cutback ability but proved effective in a power-running scheme.PositiveRoleOct 4, 2026
Emanuel Wilson started his first game at running back in place of injured first-round pick Jadarian Price and scored two first-half touchdowns: a 23-yard reception on a screen pass and an 8-yard rushing touchdown; he finished with 81 yards on 21 carries and three receptions for 39 yards, demonstrating immediate impact in his first start.PositiveRoleOct 4, 2026
Wilson emerged as the starting running back with Jadarian Price out for the foreseeable future; he flashed early with one excellent 15-yard run and a bulldozing 23-yard catch-and-run touchdown on a screen pass (his second career TD reception), showcasing a straight-ahead, power-running style without shifty movement.PositiveUsageOct 4, 2026
Running back Emanuel Wilson scored two touchdowns in the Seahawks' win: an 8-yard rushing TD in the second quarter following an Ernest Jones IV interception, and an earlier first-quarter score off a screen pass; he was part of a mixed run game that accumulated 115 yards through three quarters at 4.80 yards per carry.NegativeRoleOct 4, 2026
Emanuel Wilson is one of two running backs available for the Seahawks' Sunday game alongside George Holani, who is dealing with a rib injury.NegativeRoleOct 4, 2026
Will assume lead ball-carrying duties in Price's absence for the next four games. Wilson and George Holani have combined for 171 yards on 47 carries (3.4 yards per carry) through three games, compared with Price's 4.3 yards per carry.PositiveRoleOct 3, 2026
Free agent signing from Green Bay (one-year contract in March) positioned to take over lead back duties with Price on IR. Wilson rushed for 502 yards in 2024 and 496 in 2025 with the Packers. In the Arizona game with Price ailing, Wilson got much of the work at the end and finished with 92 yards on 21 carries, including 58 yards on 12 carries in the fourth quarter. After practice Friday, Wilson expressed readiness: "It's just being locked in on the little details that I need to be focused on this week and really ready to go just go out there and take advantage of my opportunities."PositiveRoleOct 2, 2026
With Price out, Wilson is in line to get his first start as a Seahawk. The 5-foot-10, 226-pound back signed a one-year deal in March as a free agent after three years in Green Bay and is lauded for his ability to run between the tackles. He has 109 yards on 32 carries this season, including 92 yards on 21 carries against Arizona when he got much of the work in the fourth quarter after Price was sidelined.NegativeUsageSep 29, 2026
Backup running back played 24 of 67 offensive snaps in the loss to Washington, receiving increased work while Price was limited after his fumble. No specific production statistics provided in the source.NegativeUsageSep 28, 2026
Running back managed just 14 yards on nine carries against Washington, a stark contrast to the previous week when he was the only ball carrier on the Seahawks' impressive final drive in Arizona.NegativeUsageSep 27, 2026
Running back Emanuel Wilson was involved in the play design on Darnold's critical pick-six attempt; Darnold faked a handoff to Wilson on a bootleg play with 3:57 remaining in the game before throwing the interception to AJ Barner.NegativeRoleSep 27, 2026
Wilson took over as the primary running back following Jadarian Price's fumble, getting one carry for 1 yard on the third series; he appears to be part of a rotation with Price at the position.PositiveUsageSep 26, 2026
Free-agent signee Emanuel Wilson got most of the work in the fourth quarter against the Cardinals while Price was ailing, finishing with a game-high 92 yards on 21 carries. With Price now healthy, Wilson's role is expected to diminish.NegativeRoleSep 21, 2026
Wilson closed out Sunday's win but the yards felt like slightly empty yards against a demoralized defense, suggesting limited offensive impact despite the result.PositiveRoleSep 21, 2026
Wilson was the real revelation playing the role of power back with 92 yards on 21 punishing carries, including 71 yards on 15 carries in the second half; he established himself as a key contributor in the ground game.PositiveUsageSep 21, 2026
Emanuel Wilson, a free-agent signee in March who spent the last three years in Green Bay, played most of the fourth quarter after Jadarian Price left the game. Wilson finished with a team-high 92 yards on 21 carries, including 58 yards on 12 carries in the final quarter alone.NegativeRoleSep 20, 2026
Wilson appears to be emerging as the Seahawks' short-yardage back. He was given the ball on a goal-line drive at the end of the first half in a unique formation featuring backup center Olu Oluwatimi playing fullback and backup O-lineman Josh Jones, but was stopped for a loss of one by safety Andrew Wingard. Wilson was also stopped on fourth-and-goal at the Arizona 1 in the second quarter after the Seahawks rushed him up the middle on three straight plays.NegativeRoleSep 20, 2026
Emanuel Wilson took over running back duties for the Seahawks late in the game after Jadarian Price exited with a chest injury, carrying the load on the final drive that included a Price catch before Wilson took over.NegativeUsageSep 10, 2026
It was surprising not to see more out of Emanuel Wilson, who had just 3 yards on two carries, despite the Seahawks having limited offensive opportunities with only 48 plays total.NegativeRoleSep 9, 2026
Wilson, a free-agent signee, will be part of a trio of running backs (alongside rookie Jadarian Price and holdover George Holani) that the Seahawks will rely on for at least the first month while Zach Charbonnet recovers from ACL surgery.NegativeRoleSep 9, 2026
Free-agent signee Emanuel Wilson is one of three running backs on the 53-man roster alongside Jadarian Price and George Holani; Wilson did not play in the preseason due to injury management but is healthy for the season opener.PositiveRoleSep 7, 2026
Free-agent signee Emanuel Wilson is one of three running backs on the Seahawks' 53-man roster for the Patriots game with Charbonnet on the PUP list. Wilson missed time in camp due to injuries and did not play in preseason games, but is now healthy and positioned to see early-season opportunity.NegativeRoleSep 4, 2026
Running back who wore jersey number 27 during camp but switched to number 23 when Avery Smith was acquired and took over that jersey number.PositiveValueSep 1, 2026
Free-agent signee Emanuel Wilson, who spent the last three years with Green Bay as mostly a backup to Josh Jacobs, has averaged 4.5 yards per carry in his career with 1,045 yards on 242 carries. Those numbers enticed the Seahawks to sign him to help hold down the RB position until Charbonnet returns.NegativeRoleAug 30, 2026
Running back Emanuel Wilson made the 53-man roster despite missing the preseason with a hamstring injury. The source notes the team is confident he'll be ready, indicating Wilson's health concern has resolved and he is expected to be available for the regular season.PositiveRoleAug 29, 2026
Wilson did not play in the preseason due to a hamstring injury but seems assured of making the roster, indicating the injury is not expected to threaten his 53-man spot.NegativeInjuryAug 27, 2026
Running back Emanuel Wilson was absent from practice for the second consecutive day, indicating an ongoing health or availability concern.NegativeRoleAug 24, 2026
Free agent signee Emanuel Wilson was sidelined in the preseason game against Tennessee, leaving running back duties to Wright, Velus Jones Jr., and recently signed rookie Anthony Hankerson.NegativeInjuryAug 22, 2026
Free-agent signee still sidelined with an apparent leg injury.NegativeInjuryAug 21, 2026
Running back was not in pads after suffering an apparent leg injury the previous week; however, he did extensive running to the side, indicating he is progressing in his recovery.NegativeInjuryAug 18, 2026
Free-agent signee Emanuel Wilson, who spent the last three seasons with Green Bay, remains sidelined with an undisclosed leg/hamstring injury suffered in practice last Tuesday. Coach Mike Macdonald referred to the injury as short-term, but Wilson has not practiced since the injury and was unavailable for Monday's session.NegativeInjuryAug 14, 2026
Free-agent signee running back Emanuel Wilson has not practiced the past three days after suffering an undisclosed injury in practice Tuesday and did not take part on the field Friday. Coach Mike Macdonald characterized it as 'a short-term thing' and said 'He should be back at some point. He's working through something,' but his status for the preseason game remains unclear.NegativeInjuryAug 14, 2026
Backup running back sat out Thursday practice after suffering an undisclosed injury Tuesday.NegativeInjuryAug 13, 2026
The free-agent signee from Green Bay appeared to injure his leg late in Tuesday's practice and sat out Wednesday's practice, watching from the sidelines. While he walked around fine, the severity of his injury remains unclear as coach Mike Macdonald did not address the media regarding the injury.PositiveRoleAug 12, 2026
First-year Seahawks running back Wilson said Hammock's coaching style, while intense, is something he respects and takes in stride. Wilson noted that Hammock 'gets on me a lot' but they have one-on-one conversations outside of football, indicating a strong coach-player relationship and Wilson's comfort with the coaching approach despite its demanding nature.NegativeInjuryAug 12, 2026
Running back Wilson appeared to hurt his leg late in practice and did not continue, leaving George Holani and Velus Jones Jr. to get out of the work at the end at running back.PositiveUsageAug 11, 2026
With Jadarian Price sidelined, Wilson has taken primary carries with the Seahawks' No. 1 offense during preseason practices.NegativeDepth ChartAug 10, 2026
Wilson is projected to make the 53-man roster as one of three running backs; if Zach Charbonnet remains on the physically unable to perform list at the start of the regular season and must miss at least four games, then Seattle has a set situation with Price, Wilson, and George Holani.PositiveUsageAug 9, 2026
Running back Emanuel Wilson got significant work with the first-team offense in place of the injured Jadarian Price. He had several impressive runs during practice, continuing to demonstrate the ability to make yards inside that he has shown throughout camp. Wilson emphasized his speed and power as distinguishing attributes.NegativeUsageAug 7, 2026
With Price out and Charbonnet on PUP, Wilson got most of the work with the No. 1 offense on Friday alongside Holani. He was one of four available running backs for the practice.NegativeUsageAug 5, 2026
Wilson got some work with the No. 1 offense during Day 9 of training camp, indicating he is being evaluated as part of the running back rotation alongside Jadarian Price and George Holani.PositiveRoleAug 2, 2026
Third RB Emanuel Wilson continues to look solid in the third-back role during training camp.PositiveUsageAug 2, 2026
Free agent signee Emanuel Wilson, who spent the last three years in Green Bay rushing for 1,083 yards on 242 attempts (4.5 per carry) with 30 receptions for 170 yards and one TD, appeared to have one of his best days of camp on Day 7. Wilson made a grab over the middle about 20 yards downfield on a throw from Drew Lock and also had a one-handed grab near the sideline late in practice during a walkthrough-speed session. He typically worked with the twos on Day 7 and will likely back up Price and Holani Week 1.NegativeRoleAug 1, 2026
Free agent signee Emanuel Wilson is part of the clear top three at running back with Zach Charbonnet on the physically unable to perform list; he is expected to mix in with the first and second units, having typically rotated with the second unit.NegativeRoleAug 1, 2026
Free agent signee Emanuel Wilson is expected to mix in as the third running back in the Seahawks' rotation behind first-round pick Jadarian Price and third-year player George Holani; Wilson has been working with the second unit.NegativeRoleJul 28, 2026
Wilson, signed as a free agent, is one of five healthy running backs available to the Seahawks in camp following injuries to McIntosh and Charbonnet.NegativeRoleJul 26, 2026
Free-agent signee Wilson figures to have a role in the Seahawks' running back committee as they replace Kenneth Walker III's production while Zach Charbonnet recovers from an ACL injury.NegativeRoleJul 26, 2026
Free-agent signee Emanuel Wilson worked at running back during training camp practice as the third option behind George Holani and Jadarian Price, indicating his role in the team's running back rotation.PositiveRoleJul 22, 2026
Free-agent signee Emanuel Wilson is among four healthy running backs available for Seattle at the start of training camp with both Charbonnet and McIntosh on PUP list, positioning him for early opportunity to compete for carries and establish role in the offense.NegativeRoleJul 22, 2026
Free-agent signee listed as one of four healthy running backs available for beginning of camp with Charbonnet and McIntosh on PUP list.NegativeRoleJul 22, 2026
Wilson is expected to be part of the top-three running back rotation heading into the season alongside Jadarian Price and George Holani, with the Seahawks managing the return of injured backs Zach Charbonnet and Kenny McIntosh. The distribution of carries among this group in Week 1 against New England will be a key fantasy consideration.PositiveRoleJul 22, 2026
Wilson was added to the Seahawks backfield and is expected to be part of the top three running backs heading into the season alongside Jadarian Price and George Holani; the intrigue lies in how carries are divvied up in Week 1 against New England, with the outcome of many Week 1 fantasy games potentially depending on the answer.NegativeRoleJul 19, 2026
Wilson, signed as a free agent, is expected to have a role in the Seahawks' running back committee as they replace Kenneth Walker III's production alongside Jadarian Price and George Holani.NegativeRoleJul 19, 2026
Wilson, signed as a free agent, figures to have a role in the Seahawks' running back committee approach to replace Kenneth Walker III. The source notes that a by-committee approach wouldn't make it easy for fantasy players come draft time.