Thomas Rawls

Fred Jackson questionable, Thomas Rawls to start for Seahawks

Thomas Rawls will get the bulk of the carries for the Seattle Seahawks against the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 5.

What It Means:

With star running back Marshawn Lynch (hamstring) already ruled out for Week 5, and Fred Jackson (ankle) questionable, Rawls will get the lead gig once again. Fullback Derrick Coleman will be the only backup unless the team signs a free agent before Sunday.

The Bengals' defense ranks fifth in the NFL in terms of Adjusted Defensive Rushing Net Expected Points per play. Rawls mustered just 48 yards rushing on 17 carries in Week 4 against the Detroit Lions, who rank eighth in this metric.