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Robert Turbin | Running Back

Team: Seattle Seahawks
Age / DOB:  (24) / 12/2/1989
Ht / Wt:  5'10' / 222
College: Utah State
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Robert Turbin rushed twice for 12 yards in Seattle's Week 14 loss to the 49ers.
Turbin wasn't targeted in the passing game. The carries were Turbin's fewest in eight games. Turbin could see an uptick in touches as the Seahawks look to start getting Marshawn Lynch some rest in Weeks 16 and 17, but there's no reason to own him in re-draft leagues. Dec 8 - 8:40 PM

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Robert Turbin - RB - Seahawks

Robert Turbin rushed for 34 yards on 11 carries in Week 13 versus New Orleans.

The 11 totes are the most Turbin has seen in a game this season; his previous high was eight. Marshawn Lynch rested for most of the fourth quarter with the Seahawks up 34-7, allowing Turbin to soak up some reps. After 12 games, the second-year back is on pace to rush for just 273 scoreless yards on 78 carries. He received more work as a rookie. Turbin isn't on the re-draft radar.
Dec 3 - 12:22 AM
Robert Turbin - RB - Seahawks

Robert Turbin rushed seven times for 17 yards and caught one pass for 12 yards in Seattle's Week 11 win over Minnesota.

When Tarvaris Jackson entered along with Seattle's second-team offense in blowout mode, Christine Michael lined up as the I-back and rushed once for nine yards. Turbin is the Seahawks' designated third-down specialist and change-of-pace back. If looking to roster Marshawn Lynch's handcuff, we'd prefer explosive rookie Michael over more-plodding, less-talented Turbin.
Nov 17 - 7:43 PM
Robert Turbin - RB - Seahawks

Robert Turbin rushed seven times for 13 yards and caught one pass for negative-five yards in Sunday's Week 10 win at Atlanta.

Turbin played ahead of Christine Michael again, getting most of the third-down work and even getting a few early-down touches. But he's nowhere near as explosive as Michael as evidenced by his paltry 3.75 YPC on the season. We'd rather roster Michael than Turbin if looking for a Marshawn Lynch handcuff.
Nov 10 - 4:36 PM
Robert Turbin - RB - Seahawks

Robert Turbin rushed eight times for 37 yards in Seattle's Week 9 win over the Buccaneers.

Christine Michael was a healthy scratch due to his lack of special teams value, so Turbin operated as the Seahawks' only tailback behind Marshawn Lynch. Lynch missed two early-game possessions with a knee injury, but returned. Turbin is a shaky Lynch handcuff because Michael is more talented than him.
Nov 3 - 7:37 PM
Robert Turbin - RB - Seahawks

Robert Turbin rushed for five yards on three carries in Week 8 at St. Louis.

Turbin reeled in one pass for 16 yards and played a decent amount of snaps in the opening half. He's purely a passing-down back and wouldn't see much work even if Marshawn Lynch went down. Christine Michael didn't play on Monday night, but the rookie is the backup to own in Seattle.
Oct 29 - 1:14 AM
Robert Turbin - RB - Seahawks

Robert Turbin rushed four times for 14 yards in the Seahawks' Week 5 loss to the Colts.

He worked as the change-of-pace back behind Marshawn Lynch, who had 107 total yards on 18 touches. Turbin has limited fantasy value because Christine Michael would be the favorite for carries if Lynch ever suffered an injury.
Oct 6 - 5:04 PM
Robert Turbin - RB - Seahawks

Robert Turbin rushed for four yards on three carries in Week versus Houston.

Turbin played just a handful of snaps behind Marshawn Lynch. Rookie Christine Michael didn't play at all. Turbin is on pace to rush for just 228 yards on 64 carries. He's seeing less work than he did as a rookie last season.
Sep 29 - 5:56 PM
Robert Turbin - RB - Seahawks

Robert Turbin rushed three times for five yards and didn't catch a pass in Sunday's Week 3 win over the Jaguars.

Turbin was the strict third-down back when Marshawn Lynch was in the game and after Lynch was rested. It's further evidence that if Lynch were to get injured, Turbin would not assume feature back duties. Michael, a more talented natural runner, is Lynch's handcuff.
Sep 22 - 7:43 PM
Robert Turbin - RB - Seahawks

Robert Turbin rushed six times for 31 yards in Week 2 against the 49ers.

Turbin was the clear-cut backup to Marshawn Lynch with Christine Michael a healthy inactive. He was used in a change-of-pace role, but saw limited offensive snaps. Turbin is the Seahawks' third-down back.
Sep 16 - 1:32 AM
Robert Turbin - RB - Seahawks

Robert Turbin operated as the Seahawks' No. 2 running back in the Week 1 opener against the Panthers, totaling 30 yards on five touches.

Rookie Christine Michael didn't even see the field. Turbin didn't shine in preseason action, but the Seahawks trust him. Michael will get a chance to overtake Turbin at some point. Turbin is the clear backup to Marshawn Lynch for now.
Sep 8 - 5:26 PM
Robert Turbin - RB - Seahawks

Beat writer Danny O'Neil says there will be a "pretty fierce competition" to see who gets more carries between Robert Turbin and Christine Michael this season.

Turbin looked "a little less explosive" in the third preseason game and blew a blitz pickup. Meanwhile, Michael's preseason line is an eye-opening 27/186/1. Although Turbin has reasonable talent in his own right, Michael has top-10 NFL running back ability. We'd be very surprised if the rookie wasn't the direct backup to Marshawn Lynch on early downs.
Related: Christine Michael
Source: ESPN 710 Seattle
Aug 29 - 12:09 PM
Robert Turbin - RB - Seahawks

Robert Turbin rushed 10 times for 50 yards and caught four passes for 22 yards in the Seahawks' third preseason game.

Although he's been outplayed by rookie Christine Michael as a ball carrier, Turbin is hardly a slouch. He's got 85 yards on 19 preseason carries (4.47 YPC) and will open the season as the Seahawks' third-down back. In the event of a Lynch injury, we suspect Michael would handle most early-down work with Turbin playing in the passing game. Michael is the preferred re-draft stash.
Aug 23 - 11:56 PM
Robert Turbin - RB - Seahawks

Seahawks activated RB Robert Turbin from the active/PUP list.

He missed just over a week of camp with foot soreness that had plagued Turbin since the offseason program. Meantime, rookie Christine Michael has been putting on a show in Seahawks camp. Pete Carroll subscribes to the best-competitor-will-play approach as much or more than any coach in the league. This is an open camp battle, and Michael has a sizable talent edge on Turbin.
Source: John Boyle on Twitter
Aug 4 - 4:26 PM
Robert Turbin - RB - Seahawks

Seahawks coach Pete Carroll is hopeful Robert Turbin (foot) will come off the active/PUP list next week.

"Turbo's got a chance to get back next week sometime," Carroll said. "For sure within two weeks. He’s running now, he’s working out hard." With Turbin out, rookie Christine Michael has dominated second-team reps behind Marshawn Lynch. Michael is more talented than Turbin and could win the No. 2 tailback job.
Source: Seattle Times
Aug 1 - 10:36 PM

Depth Charts

Skill Players
PosRoleName
QB1Russell Wilson
2Tarvaris Jackson
RB1Marshawn Lynch
2Robert Turbin
3Christine Michael
GLB1Marshawn Lynch
2Robert Turbin
3RB1Marshawn Lynch
2Robert Turbin
FB1Derrick Coleman
2Michael Robinson
WR11Golden Tate
2Jermaine Kearse
WR21Percy Harvin
2Doug Baldwin
3Ricardo Lockette
WR31Doug Baldwin
TE1Zach Miller
2Luke Willson
3Kellen Davis
K1Steven Hauschka