Seattle Seahawks DVOA, Stats, & NFL Rankings

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold completed 21-of-31 passes for 235 yards and two touchdowns in Sunday's 23-22 victory over the Arizona Cardinals. He rushed for an additional 22 yards on four carries. The 27-year-old had a weird first half this afternoon -- leading his team to two field goals on ten-play drives on two of their three possessions. However, he'd pick it up after that, tossing both of his TDs in the second half, battling back down two scores to earn his fifth straight win. Darnold's touchdowns were from four and five yards out, and he's now gone two consecutive games without a turnover. The USC product will prepare for a juicy Week 14 matchup against the Atlanta Falcons. Atlanta had given up the seventh-most passing yards per contest through 12 weeks (229.9).

Wide receiver Marquez Valdes-Scantling caught everyone off guard in Week 10 when he posted a 3-109-2 line in his second game with the New Orleans Saints. Lightning struck a second time in Week 11 when he logged a 71-yard catch-and-run for a score as part of a two-catch, 87-yard day. MVS now has as many receptions for 40 yards or more (three) and receiving touchdowns (three) as the man he replaced, Rashid Shaheed (knee), as the Saints' downfield threat. Valdes-Scantling might be in line for another big day as the Saints will next face the Los Angeles Rams. The Rams have allowed the fourth-most touchdowns to opposing wide receivers (14) this season, six of which came on throws of at least 20 air yards. They are also allowing the fourth-highest completion percentage on deep passes. Valdez-Scantling's value is as touchdown-dependent as they come but fantasy managers considering him as a flex can take comfort in knowing his matchup that favors his utilization and the Saints have few other options at receiver.

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Cooper Kupp is coming off another strong performance, catching eight of his 11 targets for 60 yards and a touchdown in the Week 12 loss to the Eagles. Although he missed time this season due to injury, he's been relatively consistent in most of his appearances during the 2024-25 campaign. With a favorable matchup on the horizon versus a Saints defense that has surrendered nearly 2,000 yards to opposing wideouts this season, the fifth-worse mark in the NFL, Kupp's ceiling is higher than usual.

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Cooper Kupp gets a favorable Week 13 matchup when he squares off against the New Orleans Saints on the road. Kupp and fellow wideout Puka Nacua have been stellar in the Rams' offense since returning from their respective injuries, dominating the target share of quarterback Matthew Stafford. They'll get another opportunity to shine this weekend against a Saints defense that has been a sieve for opposing offenses -- particularly their passing attacks. New Orleans has allowed the second-most passing yards per game in the NFL through Week 12 and is giving up 37.9 fantasy points per game to wide receivers -- the sixth-highest of all squads. With his pristine role in Los Angeles' pass attack fully secured, fantasy managers can trust the 31-year-old as a top-flight option at his position. He's RotoBaller's PPR WR7 in this week's rankings.

Seattle Seahawks tight end Noah Fant (groin) will be back in the Seahawks' lineup in Week 13. Fant was almost good to go in Week 12 but was ultimately made inactive. Fant will play in his first game since Week 8. Fant's return will relegate tight end AJ Barner to a backup role once again and give Seattle another weapon in the passing game. Fant had not been much of a fantasy contributor prior to his injury, and he will now be matched up against the No. 5 defense against opposing tight ends in fantasy when the Seahawks visit the New York Jets this week. With DK Metcalf (shoulder) and Tyler Lockett (knee) banged up, Fant's return could not have come sooner. However, with both players good to go in Week 13, Fant is unlikely to be a very good fantasy option coming off a multiple-week injury.