Non-factor in season debut

McKissic received one target in Sunday's win over the 49ers.

Analysis: The third-year pro was activated from injured reserve earlier in the week after missing the first 11 games due to a foot injury. Despite the Seahawks holding a substantial lead for the majority of the game, McKissic didn't get a look until midway through the fourth quarter. McKissic's strong suit is the passing game, but Chris Carson, Rashaad Penny and Mike Davis have showed the same ability out of the backfield. He'll likely be used for a mere change of pace moving forward.

Added to 53-man roster

The Seahawks activated McKissic (foot) from injured reserve Wednesday, Field Yates of ESPN reports.

Analysis: Initially injured in the second week of the preseason, McKissic's recovery from a Jones fracture extended well into the regular season. He returned to practice Nov. 19, but the Seahawks opted for a safe approach and kept him on IR for a 12th straight week. In the first practice post-activation, McKissic wasn't included on the corresponding injury report, according to John Boyle of the Seahawks' official site. If he's active Sunday against the 49ers, McKissic will provide the offense with a…read more

May return shortly

McKissic (foot) could return to the Seahawks' active roster in the next couple of days, Bob Condotta of The Seattle Times reports.

Analysis: McKissic's agent sent a tweet Tuesday vaguely indicating as much, and the Seahawks have yet to make a corresponding roster move after releasing Keenan Reynolds. Contrarily, coach Pete Carroll said last week that the 25-year-old may not return until Week 14 against the Vikings (Dec. 10), so at this point, it's anyone's guess when he's actually activated. The rest of the Seahawks' running backs are healthy, so there's no reason for the team to rush his return.

Eyeing Week 14 return

Coach Pete Carroll has been impressed with McKissic (foot) during this week's practices but stressed he may not return until Week 14 versus the Vikings, Brady Henderson of ESPN.com reports.

Analysis: Carroll emphasized that while McKissic looked "terrific," there was no reason to rush him back with how well the backfield committee of Chris Carson, Rashaad Penny and Mike Davis was working. McKissic is a dual-threat running back that will make Seattle's backfield even more difficult to figure out.

Not activated from IR yet

Coach Pete Carroll said McKissic (foot) won't be activated from injured reserve in advance of Sunday's game in Carolina, John Boyle of the Seahawks' official site reports.

Analysis: Carroll told Curtis Crabtree of Sports Radio 950 KJR Seattle that McKissic put together a good week of practice, but the Seahawks don't want to press the issue with his recovering foot. Helping the decision-making process is the relative health of the rest of the backfield, as Chris Carson, Mike Davis and Rashaad Penny are all available at the moment. Beyond this weekend, McKissic's next chance to play is Sunday, Dec. 2 against the 49ers.

Returns to practice

McKissic (foot) returned to practice Monday, Brady Henderson of ESPN.com reports.

Analysis: McKissic has officially been designated to return from injured reserve and Monday's return to the field opens a 21-day window for the Seahawks to promote the running back to the active roster. He won't count against the 53-man roster until that point. Given Seattle's lack of a clear receiving specialist in the backfield, McKissic could be in store for a sizable offensive role whenever he's cleared to play.

On track to practice Week 12

Coach Pete Carroll said Friday that he anticipates McKissic (foot) will be ready to practice next week and potentially play in the team's next game Nov. 25 against the Panthers, Bob Condotta of The Seattle Times reports.

Analysis: Considering McKissic has been idle since late August while recovering from a broken foot, it's unclear where he stands from a conditioning standpoint. The Seahawks should be able to suss that out quickly when McKissic is back practicing again, but Carroll's comments suggest the running back may not need much time to get back to full speed. If McKissic is added to the 53-man roster ahead of the Week 12 contest, he could assume the spot of pass-catching specialist C.J. Prosise, who has been…read more

Won't practice Week 11

McKissic (foot) will not resume practicing Week 11, Brady Henderson of ESPN.com reports.

Analysis: McKissic was initially expected to begin practicing Week 11, but will instead remain sidelined as he continues to recover from a broken foot. He's already spent the required eight weeks on injured reserve, and would be eligible to return to Seattle's 53-man roster whenever the team deems him healthy. McKissic will work to get healthy in time for the Seahawks' tilt against the Panthers in Week 12.

Expected to practice Week 11

Coach Pete Carroll said he expects McKissic (foot) to return to practice Week 11, Gregg Bell of The Tacoma News Tribune reports.

Analysis: Since McKissic was placed on injured reserve prior to the season and has already missed the requisite eight weeks, he'll be eligible to return whenever the Seahawks deem him fit to play. With McKissic working back from a broken bone in his foot, he may need more than a full week of practice before the Seahawks are comfortable activating him. Once he returns to practice, Seattle will have a 21-day window with which to evaluate him for activation. If he's added back to the 53-man roster, McKissic…read more

Still facing uncertain timeline

Coach Pete Carroll said he isn't sure if McKissic (foot) will practice this week, Brady Henderson of ESPN.com reports.

Analysis: McKissic is eligible to return from injured reserve for Sunday's game in Los Angeles, but it doesn't seem like the Seahawks are expecting him back that soon. He's spent the entire season on IR while recovering from a broken bone in his foot, hoping to eventually handle a small role on passing downs.

Won't practice this week

Coach Pete Carroll said on Monday that McKissic (foot) won't return to practice this week, Brady Henderson of ESPN.com reports.

Analysis: After getting off to a slow start on the ground this season, the Seahawks have boasted a 100-yard rusher in four of the last five game. Chris Carson has three of them, while Mike Davis has the other. At the same time, 2018 first-round pick Rashaad Penny has received no touches on two occasions. Thus, there's no hurry to rush the return of McKissic, who is eligible to be activated from IR as early as Week 10 against the Rams.

Out 4-to-6 weeks with fractured foot

McKissic will be out 4-to-6 weeks after suffering a Jones fracture in his foot, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Analysis: McKissic already seemed to be on the wrong side of the bubble in Seattle after rushing just twice for five yards and hauling in three passes for 14 yards through two preseason games. This injury may expedite his departure, as the Seahawks can waive him with an injury settlement or place him on IR to free up a roster spot. C.J. Prosise is left as the main pass-catching threat in the backfield, though his own injury owes could inspire the team to bring in more competition.

Minimal impact Saturday

McKissic rushed one time for six yards during Saturday's 24-14 preseason loss to the Chargers.

Analysis: It was the second straight contest in which McKissic earned just one carry, and he was absent in the passing game after notching two catches in the first exhibition outing. McKissic was used again as a return man, fielding two kicks and three punts, but the results weren't anything special and surely won't dethrone Tyler Lockett (foot) as the Seahawks' top returner. McKissic is on his way to becoming the odd man out in Seattle's backfield.

Ineffective on ground

McKissic rushed one time for minus-1 yard and hauled in two passes for 14 yards in Thursday's 19-17 preseason loss to the Colts. He also returned two kicks for 59 yards and two punts for minus-1 yard.

Analysis: McKissic didn't shine in any category, but he wasn't given much to work with in the ground game either. Furthermore, the third-year pro likely won't be used as a return man during the regular season due to the presence of Tyler Lockett, so those contributions may be negligible. It's a crowded backfield already, so McKissic will need to make a significant impact in the next few games to secure a final roster spot.

McKissic signed his exclusive-rights free agent tender, Bob Condotta of The Seattle Times reports.

Analysis: McKissic emerged as a useful pass-catching back in 2017, taking 46 carries for 187 yards and hauling in 34 of 46 targets for 266 yards, with three touchdowns on 80 touches. The 2016 undrafted free agent will compete for passing-down work with injury-prone C.J. Prosise (ankle), who has made just 11 appearances through two seasons. Both players have backgrounds as college wideouts, but Prosise fits the typical size profile for NFL backs, while McKissic checks in around 195 pounds. Chris Carson…read more

The Seahawks gave McKissic, an exclusive rights free agent, a tender Wednesday, Curtis Crabtree of Sports Radio 950 KJR Seattle reports.

Analysis: The 2016 undrafted free agent has developed into a semi-reliable option in the post-Marshawn Lynch era in Seattle. Notably, McKissic racked up 46 rushes for 187 yards (4.1 YPC), reeled in 34 of 46 passes (73.9 percent catch rate) for 266 yards, and scored thrice in 13 games last season. While the Seahawks are holding onto McKissic, they did not do the same with restricted free agents Thomas Rawls and Mike Davis, leaving McKissic, Chris Carson (ankle) and C.J. Prosise (ankle) as the only RBs on…read more

McKissic totaled 187 rushing yards and 266 receiving yards through 13 games in 2017.

Analysis: McKissic was picked up by Seattle during the offseason last year for his combination of rushing and receiving skills. Though he didn't see extended run at any point during the season, he averaged 4.1 yards per rush and 7.8 yards per reception to go along with three scores on the season. He didn't get more than five receptions or seven rushes in any particular game, instead putting up consistent but small production on a week by week basis. If he's able to see a larger role in the Seattle…read more

McKissic rushed six times for 20 yards and caught three of four pass attempts for 38 yards in Sunday's 42-7 loss to the Rams.

Analysis: McKissic saw just two targets and no carries in the first half, but the Seahawks turned to their pass-catching specialist to try closing the 34-0 gap in the second. The nine touches were the most the 24-year-old has seen since Week 11, and it was his highest yardage output since his season debut in Week 4. With a repeat of the same game situation highly unlikely in Week 16 at Dallas, McKissic remains a low-end fantasy option.

McKissic ran for 15 yards on three carries and added five catches for 20 yards during Sunday's 30-24 loss to the Jaguars.

Analysis: McKissic led Seattle's backs with 31 offensive snaps Sunday, one more than Mike Davis. He offers special versatility for the Seahawks with his ability to move around the formation and snag passes. McKissic has topped 50 total yards just twice this season, but he's also managed to catch at least four passes in four of his last five games. He doesn't put up enough raw numbers to warrant much consideration in most leagues but could be a PPR-league sleeper.

McKissic hauled in a 15-yard touchdown pass and lost a yard on a lone rush during Sunday' 24-10 win over Philadelphia.

Analysis: McKissic put Seattle up by two scores in the fourth quarter when he split out wide, gave his defender a little stutter step and broke upfield for a wide-open touchdown. It was McKissic's first touchdown since Week 4. Not much makes sense in Seattle's backfield this season and the latest development is the emergence of Mike Davis as a potential lead back -- forcing McKissic, Eddie Lacy and Thomas Rawls to 15 offensive snaps combined on Sunday. Nine of those belonged to McKissic and, while his…read more

McKissic had eight touches for 46 yards in a win at the 49ers on Sunday.

Analysis: McKissic had seven targets (catching four for 24 yards), which is a bit more than expected. The Seahawks are content to use him in a passing-catch role, though he also has the highest rushing average among the team's running backs at 4.5 YPC. Still, 50 yards seems like his upside, and he hasn't found the end zone since his first game when he scored twice.

McKissic rushed for 30 yards on seven carries and added five catches for 23 yards during Monday's 34-31 loss to Atlanta.

Analysis: McKissic was on the field for 50 offensive plays on Monday, 34 more than any Seattle back. You wouldn't know it by the stats as Seattle went pass-heavy against the Falcons and quarterback Russell Wilson led the team with 86 rushing yards. McKissic scored twice in his debut in Week 4, but has been scoreless since. Monday was his first outing with more than 50 total yards since his debut. Being the lead back in Seattle used to be synonymous with high-end production. That hasn't been the case this…read more

McKissic rushed five times for 26 yards and brought in four of five targets for 20 yards in Thursday's 22-16 win over the Cardinals.

Analysis: The rookie saw some extra snaps once C.J. Prosise went down with an ankle injury, and he parlayed the opportunity into career-high totals in carries and receptions. McKissic could continue handling primary pass-catching duties out of the backfield if Prosise remains sidelined for a Week 11 tilt versus the Falcons, and his elusiveness also gives him an opportunity to make the best out of the offensive line's typically substandard blocking.