2026 Team Outlook: Seattle Seahawks

2. PK Jason Myers, SEA - Solid/Safe Pick

From 2018 to 2020, Myers made 80 of his 88 field goals (90.9%). Unfortunately, he lost his way in 2021, resulting in six missed field goals in his 23 attempts (73.9%). Over the past four seasons, Myers made 136 of his 157 field goals (86.6%), upping his career success from long-range (51-for-75). He converted 93.0% of his 428 career extra-point chances. Last year, Myers led the NFL in kicker scoring (217.30), thanks to a league-high 48 field goals. He made 41 of his chances, with repeated success from 50 yards or more (9-for-12). Fantasy Outlook: Myers also finished third in fantasy scoring in 2022 (169.10) and fourth in 2023 (167.70) but slipped to 11th in 2024 (150.40). The Seahawks scored 51 touchdowns with 48 field goal attempts last season. A top defense and run-favoring offense point to another big year for Myers. He is the third-ranked kicker in 2026.

3. WR Jaxon Smith-Njigba, SEA - Stud (low risk)

Some scouts dinged Smith-Njigba for his route running, quickness, and lack of elite straight-line speed coming into the NFL, but Seattle liked what they saw enough to spend a first-round pick on him in 2023. His hands were a strength, and he was smooth and natural in space after the catch. At the end of the day, he produces on the field, and that's what mattered most. His 2022 season in college was essentially lost to a hamstring injury — just three games and empty box scores (5/43 on nine targets). It was his 2021 campaign at Ohio State (95/1,606/9 on 112 targets) that sold Seattle on his readiness, highlighted by five dominant performances (15/240/1, 9/139/1, 10/105/1, 11/127, and 15/347/3). As a rookie, Smith-Njigba caught 63 of 93 targets (67.7%) for 628 yards and four touchdowns. His 10.0 yards per catch and just seven receptions of 20-plus yards pointed to a role that kept him close to the line of scrimmage. He reached double-digit fantasy points in six games (4/63/1, 3/36/1, 6/63, 7/62, 4/48/1, and 6/61), making him a viable flex option in only 35.3% of his matchups. Smith-Njigba was on the field for 64.2% of Seattle's offensive snaps. 2024 opened with mixed results — a strong Week 2 (12/117) surrounded by eight games of underwhelming production (31/271 on 46 targets). Smith-Njigba then broke out in Week 9 (7/180/2) and followed it immediately with another strong showing (10/118). A four-game productive stretch came next (4/79, 5/86/1, 10/83, and 8/100/1) before he faded to close the year (3/32 and 4/13). Seattle elevated him to a true WR1 workload (86.1% snap share), and his expanded role showed up in his consistency — double-digit fantasy points in 12 of 17 starts, six games with double-digit targets, and improved yards per catch (11.3). He finished 10th in wide receiver PPR scoring (253.35).

Greatness arrived in Smith-Njigba’s game and opportunity last season, helped by Sam Darnold’s ability to get him the ball in the deep passing game (15.1 yards per catch, with 27 catches of 20 yards or more, and eight reaching the 40-yard mark). He had a floor of seven catches or more in 13 of his 20 contests, highlighted by five impact showings (8/132/1, 8/162/1, 8/167/2, 7/92/2, and 10/153/1) and a floor of 18.00 PPR fantasy points in nine other matchups. Smith-Njigba gained 100 yards in 10 of his starts, leading to him ranking second in PPR fantasy points (361.00 – 20.54 per game). Fantasy Outlook: Njigba’s consistency factor and ceiling make him a foundation piece for a fantasy team, with more upside if the Seahawks up their passing attempts. Seattle had him on the field for 77.2% of their snaps in 2025. In the high-stakes market, he ranks third at wide receiver, while coming off the board as the fifth player. I expect him to repeat his value in catches (120), but his receiving yards should have a pullback due to some regression in his yards per catch. His touchdown production should have another gear.

19. TE AJ Barner, SEA - Sleeper (undervalued)

After a quiet final three seasons at Indiana and Michigan (80/693/8 on 119 targets), the Seahawks invested a fourth-round pick (2024) in Barner. He beat his draft expectation in his rookie year (30/245/4 on 38 targets) while offering two playable games (2/27/1 and 5/34/1). Seattle gave Barner TE1 snaps (79.3%) last season, and he rewarded their trust with a better-than-expected progression year (52/519/6 on 68 targets). Barner offered starting fantasy value in eight games (2/28/1, 3/32/1, 7/53/2, 3/71, 3/25/1, 4/50/1, 3/43/1, and 4/54/1) while scoring under 6.00 fantasy points in 10 matchups. Year TRC SPT TYD YD% YC TGT TD 2025 71 0.218 729 0.18 10.27 102 7 2024 86 0.208 810 0.18 9.42 114 5 2023 74 0.195 826 0.20 11.16 98 3 Seattle Seahawks

Fantasy Outlook: Barner falls into a backend TE2 category in PPR formats this year. He should have another level to his game, but his success relies on the Seahawks throwing the ball more. I view him as injury/bye week cover, and his 2025 fantasy points (147.30 – 14th) paint a better picture than his early summer price point.

21. QB Sam Darnold, SEA - Quality Backup

Darnold was the third overall pick in the 2018 draft, but his first six NFL seasons were a struggle. Splitting time between the Jets, Panthers, and 49ers, he went 21-35 with just one winning record (7-6 in 2019). His numbers were underwhelming across the board — a 59.7% completion rate, 63 touchdowns against 56 interceptions over 66 games, 6.7 yards per attempt, and 149 sacks absorbed. Darnold showed some utility as a runner (209/760/13), but it wasn't nearly enough to offset his passing deficiencies. Teams RATT YDS Run% ATT YDS Pass% Plays Yards Seattle Seahawks 507 2096 0.513 481 4063 0.487 988 6159

San Francisco gave him one start in 2023 (16-for-26, 189 yards, and one touchdown) before Minnesota signed him the following March for $10 million as a backup option. When J.J. McCarthy went down with a knee injury in early August, Darnold suddenly found himself in the most favorable quarterback situation of his career. He made the most of it. Armed with two legitimate receiving threats, Darnold posted career bests across every meaningful passing category, highlighted by 36 combined touchdowns and a newfound presence in the deep passing game — 62 completions of at least 20 yards, including 10 that went for 40 or more. He was also more involved on the ground than ever (67/212/1). Three 300-yard outings dotted his schedule (330/2, 347/5, and 377/3), and Darnold threw at least two touchdowns in 13 of his 18 starts, including the playoffs. He ranked seventh among quarterbacks in four- point passing touchdown formats (367.55). His lone truly explosive fantasy day (38.05) arrived in Week 14, and he landed between 20.00 and 29.90 points in 10 other appearances. The progress of Darnold continued in Seattle after signing a three-year deal before the season. His ability to attack in the deep passing games led to Jaxon-Smith Njigba (119/1,793/10) become wide receiver stud, and Darnold setting career-bests in his completion rate (67.7%) and yards per pass attempt (8.5). His game manager profile led to him ranking 13th in fantasy points (296.20) in four-point passing touchdown formats. He lost value in the run game (35/95) while passing for over 300 yards in three games (341/4, 330/4, and 346/3). Darnold had one touchdown or fewer in 11 of his 20 starts while averaging 28.4 passes per start. Fantasy Outlook: Game flow is critical for Darnold’s playable fantasy value. The Seahawks want to play top-tier defense and control the clock with their run game. In the early draft season in the National Fantasy

Football Championship, he ranks 24th at quarterback. Darnold should pass for over 4,000 yards with a chance at 30 touchdowns. His success is driven by one elite receiving option. To reach a higher passing ceiling, the Seahawks’ tight ends or their secondary wideouts must contribute more for Darnold to become a trusted top-12 quarterback. I view him as a league-average NFL quarterback, which doesn’t move the needle in enough games in the fantasy market.

25. RB Jadarian Price, SEA - Sleeper (undervalued)

Playing behind Jeremiyah Love for two seasons limited Price's opportunities at Notre Dame, but he made the most of what he got (243 touches across 28 games, 1,420 rushing yards, 20 touchdowns, and 10 catches). Behind one of college football's premier offensive lines, he averaged 6.1 yards per carry over his final 233 rushing attempts. His 40 time (4.49) is right at the NFL average for the position, and his ceiling as a pass catcher appears limited. What Price brings is instinctive, downhill running — he reads blocks quickly and attacks the line of scrimmage with urgency, consistently finding the path of least resistance to move the chains. Price profiles as an inside runner at first glance, but his short-area quickness and cutting ability let him turn what looks like a power run between the tackles into a bounce outside, catching defenses off guard. His three kickoff return touchdowns suggest his straight-line speed plays better in open space than his combine time implies, and Price may offer more as a receiver than his college usage would indicate. In terms of overall profile, Price draws a reasonable comparison to David Montgomery — the kind of tough, reliable between-the-tackles runner who complements a more explosive backfield partner, similar to what Montgomery provided alongside Jahmyr Gibbs in Detroit over the past three seasons. Fantasy Outlook: In late June, in the National Fantasy Football Championship, Price is the 26th running back selected with a late sixth-

round ADP (69). With Zach Charbonnet coming off a torn ACL, Seattle should give their rookie running back all he can handle early in the year, allowing him to establish himself as an NFL lead back. My initial thought is 250 touches for 1,200 yards, 10 touchdowns, and about 25 catches. He falls into the breakout value running back category.

49. RB Zach Charbonnet, SEA - Fantasy Handcuff

Charbonnet came to the NFL with the tools to handle a full workload. He's a patient runner with enough burst to threaten defenses in open space, but his vision in congested areas is a weaker point in his skill set. He needs a step or two to fully hit his top gear. His work as a route runner and pass protector both project as strengths, giving him a well- rounded profile that earns him a significant role in Seattle's backfield rotation. His final two seasons at UCLA were impressive (459 touches producing 3,014 combined yards, 27 touchdowns, and 61 catches). Three outings stood out above the rest: 22/198/1, 259 combined yards with three touchdowns and five catches, and 219 combined yards with three touchdowns and nine catches. As a rookie, Charbonnet tallied 671 combined yards, one touchdown, and 33 catches on 141 touches, but his receiving efficiency was underwhelming (6.3 yards per catch). Seattle handed him starting snaps from Week 11 through Week 13, and he responded with 226 combined yards, one touchdown, and 11 catches on 59 touches (13.20 FPPG in PPR formats). Charbonnet saw fewer than 10 touches in 10 games and was on the field for 45.5% of the team's offensive snaps. In his second season, Charbonnet edged out Kenneth Walker in PPR scoring (187.50 to 181.50), helped by Walker missing time, finishing with nearly identical opportunities and output across the board (135 carries for 569 yards and eight touchdowns, plus 42 catches for 340 yards and one score). His efficiency numbers (4.2 yards per carry, 8.1

yards per catch) were solid, but the box scores told a frustrating story. He delivered just two dominant performances (18/91/2 with three catches for 16 yards, and 22/134/2 with seven catches for 59 yards). After Week 3, he topped 14.00 fantasy points just once (38.30) and landed at 6.00 points or fewer in seven outings. Year three in the Seahawks’ offense, Charbonnet had the reverse outcome from what was expected. He developed into a scoring edge (12 TDs) but lost his momentum and opportunity in the passing game (20/144 – 42/340/1 in 2024). His best fantasy value came in Week 7 (19.50), Week 16 (17.40), Week 17 (26.20), and Week 18 (18.70). Despite setting career highs in touches (204), Charbonnet scored fewer than 10.00 fantasy points in eight of his 17 games. His season ended in the second round of the postseason due to a torn ACL in his left knee that required surgery in late February. Fantasy Outlook: At a minimum, Charbonnet will need nine months of recovery time before regaining a rotation role in the Seahawks’ run game. I don’t expect to see him on the field until Thanksgiving. His early ADP (152) in the high-stakes market is out of line for his expected role in 2026. As a result, I would avoid drafting him and wait to pick him up after other game managers cut him during some bye weeks.