Despite a slow start to the 2022 season, Seattle Seahawks running back Rashaad Penny is ready to live up to his projection as the teams breakout player. Having signed Tyrel Dodson Jersey a one-year deal worth $5.7 million in the offseason, Penny was expected to operate as the team's lead back after a dominant finish to the 2021 season. However, the San Diego State product has been off to a sluggish start in 2022. Through three games played, Penny has 32 carries for 141 yards Jon Feliciano Jersey and no touchdowns. Still, the 26-year-old is beginning to show signs of promise as the season progre ses. During the , Penny rushed 14 times for 66 yards and caught his lone target for three yards. While those numbers may seem modest considering his potential, Penny may take solace in the fact that his workload increased from his six carries for 15 yards performance against the San Francisco 49ers in Week 2.Unlike the 27-7 defeat which Seattle suffered at the hands of their division-rival Niners, Penny was a key part of the teams offense during a game that they had every chance to win. Scroll to Continue has recently indicated a commitment to incorporate both his most talented and most reliable players into featured roles within the Seahawks offense. Though Pennys career had previously been marred by injuries (he has appeared in 37 of 65 po sible games in his career) Buffalo Bills Kids Jersey he has been extremely productive when healthy. His career 5.6 yards-per-carry is second best among backs with a minimum of 150 carries since he was selected in the first round of the 2018 draft. With Seattle's primary receiving back due to an injury to his ribs, Penny may be in line to see additional pa sing game targets. Although he is typically not a factor in the pa Devin Singletary Jersey sing game (31 career targets), both he and rookie Kenneth Walker III may form a formidable backfield tandem, capable of winning their battles in multiple ways. If Penny is able to break his scorele s drought, he may find this weekend to be his best opportunity yet. Despite being one of the leagues most surprising teams, the Detroit Lions defense has surrendered 31.0 points per game, as well as an average of 142.3 rushing yards per game to opposing offenses this season. Kickoff between the Seahawks and Lions is set for 1 p.m Rodger Saffold Jersey ET from Ford Field in Detroit, MI. .
