Seahawks Survivor Pick: Charbonnet's Return and a Big Week 9 Spread
Oct 20, 2026
Charbonnet's return is a "possibility" for Seattle
Seahawks running back Zach Charbonnet could make his 2026 season debut on Sunday, with head coach Mike Macdonald describing his return as "a possibility." It's a notable boost to Seattle's backfield depth heading into a three-game home stretch where the Seahawks are favored every week.
The survivor-pick read on the Seahawks
The schedule matters more than the running back here. Seattle is a 3-point favorite over Kansas City in Week 7, then a 4.5-point home favorite against Chicago in Week 8 — both tight enough that neither screams "lock" for a free NFL survivor pool. The standout is Week 9: the Seahawks are home favorites by 13.5 over Arizona, by far the cleanest number on their slate.
If you're deciding who to pick week by week, Week 9 is the spot to circle Seattle as a potential safe pick — a double-digit home favorite is exactly the profile survivor players want. The Charbonnet news doesn't change that math, but added backfield depth only helps a team already laying nearly two touchdowns. For Weeks 7 and 8, the small spreads mean the Seahawks are a consider-but-not-obvious call; save them for that Arizona matchup if your pool and prior picks allow. For more matchups to weigh, see our latest NFL survivor pool picks.