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.