Seattle Seahawks

Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Tyler Lockett is now completely off the fantasy radar. He has not earned more than four targets since Week 7, and he has now caught just two passes in two consecutive games. Quarterback Geno Smith's attention seems to have shifted from Lockett to fellow wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba who has emerged in recent weeks. The Seahawks have also toned down their passing volume which has shrunk the amount of targets available for each of the skill position players on the team. It is encouraging that Lockett was the target on an end zone interception for Smith. However, had the two connected, it still would not signal brighter days ahead for Lockett. Lockett has seemingly aged out of fantasy relevance. If anything were to happen to Smith-Njigba or DK Metcalf, Lockett would be a viable option. With those two players healthy, Lockett belongs on waivers at this point.

Seattle Seahawks running back Kenneth Walker III was the recipient of six targets and four receptions in the team's Week 12 win against the Arizona Cardinals. Walker finished the game with 22 total opportunities for massive volume. His rushing production was poor (2.6 yards per carry) but the passing volume continues to propel Walker to RB2 numbers. The lack of touchdowns in recent weeks is certainly hurting fantasy managers. The Seahawks have scored 20 or less points in five straight games. However, the Seahawks are finally finding success and decent balance offensively. The defense has also stepped things up in recent weeks. If this team can fully put it together on offense, the points, and subsequently the touchdowns for Walker, should begin to flow. Do not be discouraged by Walker's recent production relative to his early season games. Walker is still a quality starter in fantasy and is performing at about the level you drafted him to be.

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith threw for 254 yards and a touchdown against the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday. Smith added an interception and only scored 13.36 fantasy points. Smith was much better in real life than he was in fantasy. He made a few solid plays for the Seahawks en route to a victory. Smith's passing efficiency remains steady, but his volume has been down in recent weeks. He has not cleared 34 passing attempts since Week 6 as the Seahawks have been trying to slow down games and play better defense. The tactic is working as the team finds themselves as winners of two straight games. Divisional games no less. Look to continue to pick your matchups for Smith throughout the season. He should likely be left on benches in Week 13 when the Seahawks travel to New York, but he could be back on the streaming radar in Week 14 against Arizona.

Seattle Seahawks tight end Noah Fant (groin) is officially inactive for Week 12 against the Arizona Cardinals. He had been listed as questionable, and while it seemed like there was a chance he'd play, the Seahawks will ultimately hold him out for at least one more game. A.J. Barner will operate as the Seahawks' top tight end in Fant's absence. Barner is averaging 5.5 targets, three catches, and 21 yards per game when filling in for Fant.

The Seattle Seahawks believe "it'll be close" for tight end Noah Fant (groin, oblique) to play in Week 12 against the Arizona Cardinals. He had been listed as questionable, and although he's making progress, fantasy managers could be forced to pivot to a different fantasy starter currently on their bench. If Fant misses another game, A.J. Barner will step up as Seattle's top tight end.