Thomas Rawls will run this week and prepare to play the following week, according to Pete Carroll.
That timetable would have Rawls playing on Nov. 7 against the Buffalo Bills.
"That's what we are counting on unless something changes," Carroll said.
Rawls hasn't played since Week 2 because of a fibula injury.
The Seattle Seahawks rank 27th in rushing yards per game (82.7), 12th in rushing attempts per game (26.5) and 31st in yards per carry (3.1).