DeeJay

Dallas

This is the second week in a row that the Panthers have made Renfrow a healthy inactive with Jalen Coker back from the IR. Coker will continue to see essentially all the slot snaps, but he has a really tough matchup against Taron Johnson, who is one of the best slot corners in the league.

Hooker, the Lions third-rounder from 2023, couldn’t find a taker for his services on a 53-man roster so he’ll hop aboard the Panthers practice squad. Joining him there will be RB DeeJay Dallas, CB Kevin King, LB Krys Barnes, CB Shemar Bartholomew, OLB Boogie Basham, DE Jared Harrison-Hunte, OL Jarrett Kingston, LB Maz Mwansa, TE Bryce Pierre, WR Ja’seem Reed, CB Mike Reid, DT Sam Roberts, OT Mike Tarquin, S Trevian Thomas and OL Brandon Walton.

The No. 2 back behind Michael Carter with James Conner, Trey Benson and Emari Demercado all sidelined, Dallas mustered two touches in a 47-point Cardinals outburst. Playing on a one-year deal, Dallas seemed to only ever fall down the depth chart, but he was active all 17 games as a special teamer. The third unit is the key to his NFL future.

Dallas appeared in all 17 games for the Seahawks in 2023 but only saw 16 touches. The former fourth-round pick had seen just over 50 touches in each of his previous three NFL seasons. Despite the lack of looks on offense, Dallas remained a core member of the Seahawks’ special teams unit. He served as the team’s top kick and punt returner while also filling other special teams roles. Dallas will remain a special teams ace with the Cardinals but could see his usage on offense rise as well.

Completely mothballed behind every-down back Zach Charbonnet in Ken Walker’s (oblique) continued absence, Dallas’ only handle came after Charbonnet departed in the waning moments with a knee injury. Dallas would be the Seahawks’ lead back for Week 14 against the 49ers if neither Walker nor Charbonnet can go.

Dallas caught his only target for a five-yard gain. As many expected, Dallas was a distant RB2 for Seattle, even with Ken Walker sidelined. He isn’t worth a stash even in deep dynasty leagues.

Walker had dealt with a calf injury earlier in the season, and is now on the injury report with a chest issue. He has been out-snapped by Zach Charbonnet in back-to-back games, though both matchups were against stingy Ravens and Browns defenses. If Walker is not fully healthy, that would open the door for Charbonnet to see an increase in opportunities. RB DeeJay Dallas (shoulder) also missed practice while RB Kenny McIntosh (knee) was a full participant.

Walker has seen high usage this season, including 18 touches in Week 8 against the Cardinals. With an apparent calf injury, his usage may decrease if he plays in Week 8. Walker has been a low-end RB1 this season and fantasy managers should keep an eye on his progress throughout the week. Zach Charbonnet would stand to benefit from Walker missing a game, but Charbonnet is dealing with a hamstring injury, leaving DeeJay Dallas as next man up.

DeeJay Dallas will back up Kenneth Walker. Walker has been dominating the backfield touches for Seattle and that will continue without Charbonnet in the mix this week. He will again rank as a top-five fantasy option in a great matchup versus Arizona. Dallas will take the field for some passing downs and is not on the fantasy radar.

Dallas didn’t practice Friday, putting his status up in the air for Sunday. Rookie Zach Charbonnet would see a few more snaps if Dallas sits: