The Seattle Seahawks have been dealing with a lot of injuries this season, and their running back situation has been particularly hard hit. With Chris Carson and Rashaad Penny both out for the season, the Seahawks have had to rely on a combination of Carlos Hyde, Travis Homer, and DeeJay Dallas to carry the load.
The trio of Hyde, Homer, and Dallas have done an admirable job so far, but the lack of a true lead back has been evident. Hyde has been the most productive of the three, leading the team in rushing yards with 459 and averaging 4.3 yards per carry. However, he has yet to find the end zone and has been prone to fumbling the ball.
Homer has been a reliable backup, averaging 4.2 yards per carry and scoring two touchdowns. He has also been a reliable pass catcher out of the backfield, hauling in 14 receptions for 90 yards. Dallas has been more of a change-of-pace back, averaging 4.7 yards per carry and scoring one touchdown.
The Seahawks are hoping that Carson can return from his foot injury in time for the playoffs, as he was having a career year before going down. He had rushed for 515 yards and six touchdowns in just seven games. Penny is also expected to be back for 2021, but his recovery timeline is still uncertain.
The Seahawks have done a good job of managing their running back situation despite the injuries, but it will be interesting to see how they handle it going forward. If Carson and Penny can make it back in time for the playoffs, they will be a formidable duo in the backfield. If not, then Hyde, Homer, and Dallas will need to continue to step up and carry the load.
