Seattle Seahawks
NFC West | 14-3-0
Avg PTS
28.41
Rank: 3rd
Avg Yds
361.1
Rank: 6th
Avg PYds
236.75
Rank: 11th
Avg RYds
124.35
Rank: 9th
Posted 4/02/2026 12:50 am GMT
Seattle Seahawks RB Kenny McIntosh is the "best option" currently on the roster to replace the explosiveness of Kansas City Chiefs RB Kenneth Walker III, according to Brady Henderson of ESPN.com.
Huddle Up: While McIntosh could see a few carries as a change-of-pace option next season, especially until Zach Charbonnet returns from injury, he will still likely be well behind George Holani and Emanuel Wilson in the pecking order for touches.
Posted 3/30/2026 7:27 pm GMT
Seattle Seahawks RB Zach Charbonnet (knee) is expected to play at some point during the 2026 regular season, according to head coach Mike Macdonald.
Huddle Up: Charbonnet suffered the injury during the playoffs, so there is a good chance that he will miss at least the first half of the season. Fantasy players can keep an eye on the situation because he will have fantasy value once he returns. Emanuel Wilson and George Holani could share playing time while Charbonnet is sidelined and can be possible No. 3 fantasy backs or flex options.
Posted 3/23/2026 1:35 pm GMT
Seattle Seahawks WR Jaxon Smith-Njigba agreed to a four-year, $168.6 million contract extension on Monday, March 23, that makes him the highest-paid wide receiver in NFL history. The deal averages $42.15 million per year, and includes over $120 million guaranteed, both setting records for any wide receiver.
Huddle Up: JSN was the WR2 in fantasy just behind Puka Nacua with a 119-1,793-10 line. Smith-Njigba solidified himself as an elite receiver capable of running any route and going up and getting contested balls. He's only 24 years old and should only continue to blossom. However, his draft stock has never been higher, which attaches some risk after the team lost RB Kenneth Walker III in free agency. He'll be an elite option in the top half of the first round of fantasy drafts.
Posted 3/22/2026 12:52 am GMT
Kansas City Chiefs RB Kenneth Walker III's contract "suggests that the Chiefs plan to use him heavily," in the opinion of Mike Florio of ProFootballTalk.com.
Huddle Up: Walker's contract is guaranteed over the next two years, so it wouldn't be a surprise to see the Chiefs lean on him early and often, especially with Patrick Mahomes coming off a knee injury. If Walker is used as a true lead back, he will be a legitimate RB1 candidate for fantasy owners.
Posted 3/21/2026 1:25 am GMT
Seattle Seahawks WR Jaxon Smith-Njigba had his fifth-year option picked up, the team announced Friday, March 20.
Huddle Up: Coming off a year when he led the NFL in receiving yards, it is no surprise that Seattle decided to pick up Smith-Njigba's option. The Seahawks have already announced plans to try to extend the receiver, and he should remain one of the elite fantasy options at the position for 2026.
Posted 3/16/2026 10:51 pm GMT
Seattle Seahawks exclusive rights free-agent RB George Holani signed his one-year tender offer Monday, March 16. Financial terms were not disclosed.
Huddle Up: Holani has a chance to earn a bigger role next season because of the loss of Kenneth Walker III, so fantasy players should monitor his situation during offseason workouts and training camp. He can be a No. 3 or No. 4 running back in leagues depending on his role.
Posted 3/13/2026 12:45 am GMT
Seattle Seahawks RB Zach Charbonnet's (knee) "surgery went well" and his prognosis is good, according to general manager John Schneider.
Huddle Up: While it remains to be seen if Charbonnet will be ready for the start of the season, he will likely split carries with the newly acquired Emanuel Wilson whenever he is ready for action. Assuming the Seahawks deploy a similar approach with Charbonnet and Wilson as they did with Kenneth Walker III and Charbonnet, Charbonnett will likely be a solid flex option with RB2 upside because of his touchdown potential.
Posted 3/09/2026 10:30 pm GMT
Seattle Seahawks WR Rashid Shaheed agreed to terms on a new three-year contract with the Seahawks Monday, March 9, worth $51 million.
Huddle Up: Shaheed helped out on offense and on special teams when he was acquired by the Seahawks this past season and should have a similar role in 2026. He will likely be a top-three receiver for the Seahawks next season and can be a late-round pick in fantasy leagues.
Posted 3/09/2026 4:24 pm GMT
Impending free-agent RB Kenneth Walker III (Seahawks) and the Kansas City Chiefs have agreed to terms on a deal, according to Tom Pelissero of NFL Network on Monday, March 9. Financial terms were not immediately disclosed.
Huddle Up: Walker is coming off winning a Super Bowl and taking home Super Bowl MVP honors. He now lands with the Kansas City Chiefs for the foreseeable future. Seattle managed his usage during the regular season with Zach Charbonnet in 2025, but Walker's postseason performance was a reminder of what he can do when given the full share of the backfield. Walker will lead this new Chiefs' backfield and for fantasy purposes, it's a great landing spot. Consider Walker a high-end RB2 with RB1 potential for fantasy football in 2026.
Posted 3/05/2026 11:01 pm GMT
Seattle Seahawks impending free agent RB Kenneth Walker III's market value, which is reportedly in excess of $13 million annually, is out of the price range of the Seahawks, in the opinion of Tony Pauline of EssentiallySports.com on Thursday, March 5.
Huddle Up: Walker is coming off winning Super Bowl MVP, and with Zach Charbonnet recovering from a torn ACL, it would make sense for the Seahawks to retain Walker's services for 2026 and beyond. Seattle managed his usage during the regular season with Charbonnet, but Walker's postseason performance was a reminder of what he can do when given the full share of the backfield. Wherever Walker ends up in 2026, he'll be a high-end RB2 with RB1 potential for fantasy football.
Posted 3/04/2026 11:20 pm GMT
Seattle Seahawks impending free-agent WR Rashid Shaheed is not close to a contract with the Seahawks at this point and is on track to hit the free-agent market, according to sources.
Huddle Up: Shaheed was productive for the Seahawks and offense as well as a returner but may be joining a new team this offseason. Fantasy players can monitor the situation because he could have a solid role in a passing game next season. He can be a late round pick in some fantasy leagues depending on his situation.
Posted 3/03/2026 6:15 pm GMT
Seattle Seahawks RB Kenneth Walker III will not have the franchise or transition tag placed on him by the team, according to ESPN's Peter Schrager.
Huddle Up: Walker hitting the open market means he won't likely return to the Seahawks. He will have a competitive market, and wherever he signs, that team will be looking to use him as a lead back, leaving the door open for him to be an RB1 in 2026.
Posted 2/27/2026 7:38 pm GMT
Seattle Seahawks RB Kenneth Walker III could be a target for the Kansas City Chiefs in free agency, according to Sports Illustrated's Albert Breer. He writes, the Chiefs "loom as an interesting suitor."
Huddle Up: Walker has been attached to several teams in free agency. In terms of affecting his fantasy value, the Chiefs' landing Walker would allow him to be an RB1 in 2026, as it seems they are looking to revamp their run game through free agency or the draft.
Posted 2/26/2026 8:16 pm GMT
Seattle Seahawks QB Sam Darnold is unlikely to be a candidate for a contract extension this offseason since he has two years left on his current contract.
Huddle Up: Darnold is coming off a Super Bowl championship and will likely be the long-term quarterback for the Seahawks if he continues to produce. He will probably be a No. 2 quarterback in most fantasy leagues next season.
Posted 2/26/2026 1:55 am GMT
Seattle Seahawks WR Tory Horton (shin) will not be available for spring workouts, according to head coach Mike Macdonald. "He got got fixed up, too," Macdonald said. "So we're just working through it. He's not going to do anything in the spring."
Huddle Up: Horton flashed some big-play potential prior to his injury, but his production was sporadic. He looks like a worthwhile stash candidate in dynasty leagues, but Horton is more of a late-round lottery ticket for redraft leagues in 2026.
Posted 2/24/2026 8:02 pm GMT
Seattle Seahawks general manager John Schneider was asked about re-signing RB Kenneth Walker III and answered, "Obviously, we'd love" to bring him back.
Huddle Up: Walker is likely to earn a bigger payday on account of his winning Super Bowl MVP, and the draft class is thinner at the position. No matter where Walker ends up in 2026, he is likely to come into the season as someone with RB1 potential.
Posted 2/23/2026 6:58 pm GMT
Seattle Seahawks WR Jaxon Smith-Njigba will reportedly be a candidate for a contract extension this offseason, according to ESPN's Brady Henderson on Monday, Feb. 23.
Huddle Up: Smith-Njigba hit the ground running in 2025 and never looked back as he dominated fantasy football in historical fashion. With a league-leading 1,793 yards, 119 receptions and 10 touchdowns, JSN averaged 21.2 fantasy points per game and broke out in his third NFL season. As a locked-in first-round pick going in 2026 and helping lead Seattle to a Super Bowl victory, Smith-Njigba may be handsomely rewarded this offseason with a contract extension. JSN will be one of the first half-dozen or so players off the board at the beginning of fantasy drafts in 2026.
Posted 2/21/2026 9:48 pm GMT
Seattle Seahawks RB Zach Charbonnet (knee) underwent surgery Friday, Feb. 20, to repair his torn anterior cruciate ligament.
Huddle Up: Fantasy players will need to monitor the situation to see if Charbonnet will be able to participate in training camp since he suffered the injury during the playoffs. There is a chance that he will be the main running back if Kenneth Walker does not re-sign, but his return date is uncertain at this point. He should see a good amount of touches even if Walker returns and can be at least a No. 3 running back in leagues.
Posted 2/21/2026 3:32 pm GMT
Seattle Seahawks WR Jaxon Smith-Njigba said that he is not concerned about finalizing a contract extension immediately but added that he would like to be the NFL's highest-paid wide receiver whenever a deal is completed.
Huddle Up: The 24-year-old Smith-Njigba had a breakout season in 2025, with 119 receptions for 1,793 receiving yards and 10 touchdowns as a member of the Super Bowl champions. He is entering the final season of his rookie contract, with a fifth-year option available as well, and could force the team's hand into giving him a lucrative deal to remain in Seattle. Smith-Njigba should be one of the first wide receivers taken in all 2026 fantasy drafts.
Posted 2/19/2026 12:34 am GMT
Seattle Seahawks impending free-agent WR Rashid Shaheed said he is interested in re-signing with the Seahawks this offseason.
Huddle Up: Shaheed posted 188 receiving yards in nine regular season games after being acquired by the Seahawks but his biggest contribution to the team was his return ability. He should receive interest from multiple teams if he hits the free-agent market and could be a possible late round option in some leagues depending on his situation.
Posted 2/17/2026 2:05 pm GMT
Seattle Seahawks WR Jaxon Smith-Njigba landing an extension is one of the team's priorities this offseason.
Huddle Up: After a monstrous 119-1,793-10 season, only Puka Nacua was better than JSN in fantasy in 2025. He's entering the last year of his rookie contract, with a fifth-year option available as well, and he could force the team's hand into a new deal. He just turned 24, and he'll be a top-five option at the position to target in drafts.
Posted 2/17/2026 1:58 pm GMT
Seattle Seahawks impending free-agent Kenneth Walker III is unlikely to receive the franchise tag this offseason. The team has multiple free agents they'd like to retain, and Super Bowl tax costs have pushed the franchise tag out of range.
Huddle Up: K-9 could still return, but there's a chance another team throws a large sum at him. He was just the RB22 in PPR leagues despite playing in 17 games, and Zach Charbonnet was the RB25 in one fewer game. Charbonnet is recovering from a torn ACL, but the team could surmise the two backs are the same and let Walker go. If he stays in Seattle, he'll be a good RB2 with an expected workload boost with Charbonnet on the mend. However, he'd be an RB1 with a larger workload elsewhere.
Posted 2/13/2026 2:07 am GMT
Seattle Seahawks RB Kenneth Walker III could receive the franchise tag or the transition tag, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network.
Huddle Up: Coming off Super Bowl MVP honors and with Zach Charbonnet recovering form a torn ACL, it would make sense for the Seahawks to retain Walker. Seattle managed his usage during the regular season, but his performance during the playoffs was a reminder of what he can do when given the reins of the backfield. If Walker is back with the Seahawks in 2026, he should be a quality RB2 option.
Posted 2/12/2026 2:36 am GMT
Seattle Seahawks QB Sam Darnold joined Tom Brady as the only quarterbacks in NFL history to win 14 or more games in back-to-back seasons, and Darnold is the only quarterback to win 14-plus games in his first season after changing teams, accomplishing the feat for the second year in a row in 2025.
Huddle Up: While Darnold did lead the league in turnovers this season, he also topped 4,000 yards for the second year in a row and threw 25 touchdowns. He should be a reliable QB2 in 2026 with streaming potential against the right matchups.
Posted 2/09/2026 2:57 am GMT
Updating an ongoing story, Seattle Seahawks WR Jaxon Smith-Njigba (head) was cleared to return to Super Bowl LX after being evaluated for a concussion.
Huddle Up: After a trip to the locker room, it looks like Smith-Njigba will be able to return to the game and try to help the Seahawks close out a win.
Posted 2/07/2026 10:22 pm GMT
Seattle Seahawks RB Kenneth Walker III, an impending free agent after Super Bowl LX, has stepped up his play in the postseason with four rushing touchdowns after fellow RB Zach Charbonnet (knee) went down with a torn ACL earlier in the playoffs. "He's a phenomenal player, he's a great person, he's a great teammate," head coach Mike Macdonald said. "Again, those are things we are going to have to worry about, but not right now. Those are decisions we'll make in the future, but he knows how we feel about him, and I think we know how Ken feels about us."
Huddle Up: The Seahawks treated Walker with kid gloves in training camp, the preseason, and most of the regular season, splitting his workload with Charbonnet in a plan to preserve him for a postseason run. The plan was a wise one, as he produced a 1,000-yard season still, and he has been fresh in the playoffs, stepping up with Charbonnet out. Wherever he ends up in 2026, he is going to be a fantasy starter in most leagues, perhaps as a RB2 or flex play.
Posted 2/06/2026 11:10 pm GMT
Seattle Seahawks WR Jaxon Smith-Njigba (non-injury) fully participated in practice Friday, Feb. 6, and is not on the injury report for Super Bowl LX.
Huddle Up: Smith-Njigba became one of the top receivers in the NFL this season and will see plenty of targets this week against the New England Patriots. He is a must-start option in all fantasy leagues.
Posted 2/06/2026 11:02 pm GMT
Seattle Seahawks QB Sam Darnold (oblique) fully participated in practice Friday, Feb. 6, and is not on the injury report for Super Bowl LX.
Huddle Up: Darnold has been dealing with the injury for a few weeks but was able to play in the NFC Championship game with the injury and will be ready to play in Super Bowl LX. He has played well in the playoffs and will be a starting quarterback in all fantasy leagues.
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