Seahawks' Thomas Rawls: Will step into primary RB role

Rawls will be the Seahawks' primary running back with C.J. Prosise (shoulder) sidelined "for a while," per head coach Pete Carroll, Kevin Patra of NFL.com reports.

Analysis:

The running backs available to Carroll have experienced a sea change in less than a week. In the wake of Prosise's 153 yards from scrimmage in Week 10, Seattle cut loose Christine Michael due to the impending return of Rawls. The subsequent breakdown was expected to be Prosise receiving the bulk of the work out of the backfield, with Rawls taking on a change-of-pace role, but the former injured his shoulder in the second half of Sunday's game against the Eagles and has received a dour prognosis for fantasy purposes. The development allowed Rawls to lead the squad with 14 carries for 57 yards, to which he tacked on three receptions (on four targets) for 31 yards. Because recent call-up Troymaine Pope suffered a potentially serious ankle injury as well Sunday, the Seahawks boast just two healthy backs -- also Alex Collins -- which should grant Rawls nearly unimpeded access to touches for the foreseeable future.