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Robert Turbin | Running Back

Team: Seattle Seahawks
Age / DOB:  (23) / 12/2/1989
Ht / Wt:  5'10' / 222
College: Utah State
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Robert Turbin totaled seven yards on three touches in Sunday's Week 17 win over the Rams.
Turbin rushed the ball two times but lost five yards on the carries. He gained 12 yards on one catch out of the backfield. The St. Louis run defense has held their own much more down the stretch of the season, so there wasn't a whole lot of running room unless your name was Marshawn Lynch. Turbin, a fourth-round pick out of Utah State, wraps up his rookie campaign with 354 yards on 80 carries. He'll remain the backup to Lynch next weekend when the No. 5 seed Seahawks travel on the road to take on the NFC East winners in the Wild Card round of the playoffs. Sun, Dec 30, 2012 11:06:00 PM

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Robert Turbin - RB - Seahawks

Robert Turbin rushed three times for 38 yards in Seattle's Week 16 waxing of the 49ers, adding two catches for 20 yards.

The game was a full-on blowout for the entire second half, but Turbin could earn just five touches after combining for 31 in Weeks 14 and 15. He also committed one of the only mistakes the Seahawks made all night, tipping a Russell Wilson screen pass to Patrick Willis for an interception. Turbin remains one of the league's most promising young running backs, but it could be a while before it translates to serious fantasy value with Marshawn Lynch in the middle of his prime.
Mon, Dec 24, 2012 12:14:00 AM
Robert Turbin - RB - Seahawks

Robert Turbin (illness) was limited in practice on Thursday.

It's likely not a big deal. Turbin should be good to go for Week 16 against the 49ers. He shouldn't see any more than 5-8 touches on Sunday night.
Thu, Dec 20, 2012 08:18:00 PM
Robert Turbin - RB - Seahawks

Robert Turbin rushed 10 times for 31 yards in the Seahawks' Week 15 win over the Bills.

For the second straight week, the Seahawks jumped out to a monster lead and rested Marshawn Lynch for the final 20 minutes. Turbin, who is now averaging 4.28 YPC on the season, remains a mere handcuff.
Sun, Dec 16, 2012 07:25:00 PM
Robert Turbin - RB - Seahawks

Robert Turbin rushed 20 times for 108 yards in the Seahawks' Week 14 thrashing of the Cardinals.

Marshawn Lynch dealt with some minor back tightness in the first half, but Turbin did most of his damage after the Seahawks' starters were rested in the second half. They took the foot off the gas pedal after the initial drive in the third quarter netted a 45-0 lead. Still, Turbin flashed the kind of speed and burst we thought he had en route to his first career 100-yard day. He's a must-own for Lynch owners and a worthwhile stash for others too. If Lynch were to miss a game, Turbin would be a borderline RB1.
Sun, Dec 9, 2012 07:33:00 PM
Robert Turbin - RB - Seahawks

Robert Turbin rushed two times for nine yards and added three catches for 47 yards in the Seahawks' Week 12 loss to the Dolphins.

Playing on every third down, Turbin showed really well. He has tremendous burst to the edge with the ball in his hands and is willing to stick his nose in there on pass protection. Marshawn Lynch owners must practice proper handcuffing strategy here.
Sun, Nov 25, 2012 04:14:00 PM
Robert Turbin - RB - Seahawks

Seahawks rookie RB Robert Turbin rushed seven times for 17 yards in the team's Week 10 win over the Jets.

Turbin didn't get much going on the ground against New York, but he's still clearly the Seahawks' No. 2 back, ahead of Leon Washington (two carries, 1-yard). Marshawn Lynch owners should have Turbin rostered for the stretch run, and it wouldn't be a bad idea for non-Lynch owners to pick him up, as well. Turbin would be an every-week RB2 in the event of a Marshawn injury.
Sun, Nov 11, 2012 07:37:00 PM
Robert Turbin - RB - Seahawks

Robert Turbin rushed five times for 27 yards in Seattle's Week 6 win over the Patriots, adding two catches for 21 yards.

Turbin ran well behind a struggling Marshawn Lynch, but today was just the second time in six contests he's tallied more than 15 rushing yards. He remains a pure handcuff.
Sun, Oct 14, 2012 08:36:00 PM
Robert Turbin - RB - Seahawks

Robert Turbin rushed six times for 45 yards in Seattle's Week 4 loss to the Rams, adding 13 yards on two receptions.

Six of Turbin's eight touches came after halftime, where he excelled as he spelled a gassed Marshawn Lynch. Turbin gained fewer than nine yards on only two of his six carries, and showed exceptional power and vision. He routinely added yardage by making sharp cut-backs. With Lynch in the midst of a monster season, Turbin is a pure handcuff, but he'll be ready to step in as an RB2 if Lynch ever goes down.
Sun, Sep 30, 2012 04:54:00 PM
Robert Turbin - RB - Seahawks

Beat writer Danny O'Neil confirms that Robert Turbin will start if Marshawn Lynch (back) can't play Sunday.

Per O'Neil, Turbin "was drafted for this." When Lynch missed Week 7 last season, the Seahawks split the rushing load between scatbacks Leon Washington and Justin Forsett. It didn't work as they combined for 62 yards and the team scored three total points in the game. Turbin projects as the early-down workhorse should Lynch sit against the Cardinals.
Source: ESPN 710 Seattle
Wed, Sep 5, 2012 10:24:00 AM
Robert Turbin - RB - Seahawks

The Tacoma News Tribune expects rookie RB Robert Turbin to be a "significant part of the game plan."

Turbin's rugged one-cut style has drawn rave reviews from the Seahawks' coaching staff. He'll be used to spell starter Marshawn Lynch and would be poised for a major workload if Lynch's back acts up again later in the season. Leon Washington is just a third-down and change-of-pace option.
Related: Leon Washington, Marshawn Lynch
Source: Tacoma News Tribune
Mon, Sep 3, 2012 02:21:00 PM
Robert Turbin - RB - Seahawks

Seahawks coach Pete Carroll is "so happy" with rookie RB Robert Turbin.

"He's a really good football player," Carroll said after Turbin rushed for 93 yards on 14 carries against the Chiefs Friday. "I'm so happy with the draft pick. We went out to get a guy who could complement Marshawn (Lynch) and could give us good, hard-nosed running, and he's shown exactly that." Lynch carried a bruising load last season, and could cede a handful of carries per game to a player who has put a stranglehold on No. 2 duties.
Source: Seattle Times
Sat, Aug 25, 2012 01:08:00 PM
Robert Turbin - RB - Seahawks

Rookie Robert Turbin rushed 14 times for 93 yards and a touchdown and caught a pass for no yards in the Seahawks' third preseason game Friday night.

Turbin started this game for late-scratch Marshawn Lynch and was part of a dominant effort against Kansas City's first-team defense. Clearly a solid scheme fit in Seattle and emerging as a must-have handcuff for Lynch fantasy owners, Turbin has 34 carries for 151 yards (4.44 YPC) and the score through three preseason games on the ground. He's also caught six passes, gaining 19 yards.
Fri, Aug 24, 2012 11:41:00 PM
Robert Turbin - RB - Seahawks

Robert Turbin rushed for 34 yards on 10 carries in the Seahawks' second preseason game.

Turbin received more carries than Leon Washington, and was mixed in with the starting offense. Even if Marshawn Lynch avoids suspension, Turbin's power-running style is an ideal fit for Seattle's West Coast offense. Turbin has the size and speed to excel at the NFL level, but his vision and durability are question marks.
Sat, Aug 18, 2012 11:28:00 PM
Robert Turbin - RB - Seahawks

According to SI.com's Peter King, fourth-round RB Robert Turbin has been the most impressive rookie early in Seahawks camp.

King adds that Turbin may be needed "early and often" if commissioner Roger Goodell opts to take unilateral action on Marshawn Lynch before his trial is resolved. Turbin would get the bulk of the workload as a potential RB2 if Lynch misses time.
Source: Peter King on Twitter
Sun, Jul 29, 2012 10:02:00 PM

Depth Charts

Skill Players
PosRoleName
QB1Russell Wilson
2Tarvaris Jackson
3Brady Quinn
RB1Marshawn Lynch
2Robert Turbin
3Christine Michael
4Derrick Coleman
5Dominique Whaley
GLB1Marshawn Lynch
2Robert Turbin
3RB1Marshawn Lynch
2Robert Turbin
FB1Michael Robinson
2Spencer Ware
WR11Percy Harvin
2Golden Tate
3Chris Harper
4Charly Martin
5Stephen Williams
WR21Sidney Rice
2Doug Baldwin
3Jermaine Kearse
4Brett Swain
5Bryan Walters
WR31Golden Tate
TE1Zach Miller
2Luke Willson
3Sean McGrath
4Cooper Helfet
5Darren Fells
K1Steven Hauschka
2Carson Wiggs