Seahawks’ Zach Charbonnet season-ending knee injury.

Seahawks’ Zach Charbonnet season-ending knee injury.

Tacoma News Tribune sports

Key Points:

  • Seahawks running back Zach Charbonnet suffered a significant knee injury in the divisional playoff win over the 49ers, requiring season-ending surgery, according to coach Mike Macdonald.
  • Charbonnet had been a key contributor with multiple touchdowns in recent games but will miss the NFC championship game against the Los Angeles Rams and likely the rest of the season.
  • Kenneth Walker took over as the featured running back in Charbonnet’s absence, rushing for 119 yards and three touchdowns in the playoff win, marking a standout postseason performance.
  • The Seahawks’ running game has been strong recently, which is crucial as quarterback Sam Darnold plays through an oblique injury heading into Sunday’s NFC championship game at Lumen Field.