Happy birthday to Seattle Seahawks star running back Kenneth Walker! The Seahawks key offensive player has officially turned 24 years old today. To celebrate, the former Michigan State standout is gearing up to play the Atlanta Falcons. Over the weekend, Walker was downgraded to QUESTIONABLE due to an illness. However, it appears he is over it enough to suit up and will be active.

Walker brings another edge to Seattle's offense when he is in the lineup. He is a threat to take the ball to the house on every touch it feels like. Without him, the Seahawks get far too one dimensional on that side of the ball.

On the year, Walker has rushed for 234 yards and five touchdowns. That is of course after missing two games due to injury, and one game against the Giants when offensive coordinator Ryan Grubb inexplicably refused to run the ball in any capacity.

If the Seahawks want to pull off a road upset over the Falcons, they will need to get Walker going. Seattle's defense is ailing, and even when they are healthy, they struggle to get off the field. Seattle's best chance will be to control the clock and keep Atlanta's offense planted on the sideline.

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This article originally appeared on Seahawks Wire: Happy birthday to Seahawks RB Kenneth Walker III