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Laviska Shenault Laviska Shenault Day-to-day with oblique injury
Wed, Nov 20, 2024, 7:16 PM
Head coach Mike Macdonald said Wednesday that Shenault (oblique) is considered day-to-day with an oblique injury and should be able to practice this week, Brady Henderson of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Shenault suffered the injury in the first quarter of the Seahawks' 20-17 win over the 49ers this past Sunday. The 2020 second-round pick wasn't able to practice Wednesday, but he'll have two more chances this week to participate in at least a limited capacity ahead of Sunday's game against the Cardinals. Across 10 regular-season games, Shenault has logged 449 yards and one touchdown while serving as the Seahawks' primary kick returner. |
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Noah Fant Noah Fant Still not practicing
Wed, Nov 20, 2024, 7:01 PM
Fant (groin) was a non-participant at Wednesday's practice, Michael-Shawn Dugar of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Fant hasn't practiced since Oct. 30 due to a groin injury, resulting in a pair of absences (Weeks 9 and 11) sandwiched around a Week 10 bye. Reserve TE Brady Russell (foot) also was held out of practice Wednesday, which leaves AJ Barner and Pharaoh Brown (elbow) as the healthy options at the position on the Seahawks' active roster at the moment. Fant will have two more sessions this week to put himself on a path to return to action, but until he steps back on the practice field, his odds to suit up will be slim. |
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AJ Barner AJ Barner Just two catches in win
Mon, Nov 18, 2024, 7:19 PM
Barner caught two of four targets for 15 yards in Sunday's 20-17 win over the 49ers.
Analysis: Barner has served as the No. 1 tight end in each of the last two games with Noah Fant (groin) inactive. A rookie fourth-round pick, Barner has six catches for 42 yards over those two games. Thus, Barner's fantasy upside isn't that clear even if Fant is out again in Week 12 versus the Cardinals. |
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Zach Charbonnet Zach Charbonnet Inefficient in divisional win
Mon, Nov 18, 2024, 7:14 PM
Charbonnet rushed four times for three yards and caught two passes (two targets) for two yards in Sunday's 20-17 win over the 49ers.
Analysis: Charbonnet continues to serve as the distant No. 2 running back behind Kenneth Walker, who produced 59 yards and a touchdown on 16 touches. Even worse, Charbonnet was quite inefficient in Sunday's win. While he's worth holding onto in case Walker gets injured, Charbonnet has minimal standalone value. |
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DK Metcalf DK Metcalf Solid numbers in return
Sun, Nov 17, 2024, 9:35 PM
Metcalf (knee) finished with seven receptions (nine targets) for 70 yards in Sunday's 20-17 win over San Francisco.
Analysis: Metcalf returned from a knee injury sustained in Week 7 to reclaim his starting role in an upset victory for Seattle. The physically-gifted wideout saw his usual allotment of targets (nine) while Jaxon Smith-Njigba (10-110-0) stayed hot with his star teammate returning Sunday. A healthy Metcalf should be considered a plus fantasy play against Arizona next Sunday. |
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Jaxon Smith-Njigba Jaxon Smith-Njigba Impressive 10-catch effort Sunday
Sun, Nov 17, 2024, 9:19 PM
Smith-Njigba brought in 10 of 11 targets for 110 yards while taking his lone carry for eight yards in Sunday's 20-17 win over the 49ers.
Analysis: Smith-Njigba stayed hot out of Seattle's Week 10 bye with his third 100-plus yard performance of the season. The 2023 first-round pick is hitting his stride mid-season for the 5-5 Seahawks while providing a couple of monster receiving lines for fantasy managers. Continue to ride Smith-Njigba in Week 12 as the Seahawks prepare to host the Cardinals next Sunday. |
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Kenneth Walker Kenneth Walker Punches in touchdown Sunday
Sun, Nov 17, 2024, 8:05 PM
Walker took 14 carries for 54 yards and a touchdown while catching both of his targets for five yards in Sunday's 20-17 win over the 49ers.
Analysis: Walker turned in an efficient rushing performance given the amount of touches he received in a defensive bout between NFC West rivals. The 24-year-old's 3.9 yards-per-carry mark was weighed down by a pair of short carries from in close that netted the back his seventh rushing touchdown of the season. Walker should continue leading Seattle's backfield in a critical NFC West matchup against the Cardinals next Sunday. |
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Tyler Lockett Tyler Lockett Continues to take back seat
Sun, Nov 17, 2024, 8:02 PM
Lockett recorded two catches (on three targets) for 19 yards during Sunday's 20-17 victory at San Francisco.
Analysis: QB Geno Smith attempted 32 passes Week 11, which typically would provide enough volume for the Seahawks' primary pass catchers to have fruitful outings. However, Jaxon Smith-Njigba (10-110-0 on 11 targets) and DK Metcalf (7-70-0 on nine targets) dominated Smith's attention, leaving scraps behind for the likes of Lockett. Smith also failed to throw a TD for the second time in 10 appearances this season, so Lockett wasn't able to salvage his day with an end-zone visit. Lockett will aim to bounce back next Sunday against the Cardinals. |
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Geno Smith Geno Smith Hero in upset victory
Sun, Nov 17, 2024, 7:37 PM
Smith completed 25 of 32 pass attempts for 221 yards, no touchdowns and one interception while rushing four times for 29 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 20-17 win over San Francisco.
Analysis: Smith was the hero for the Seahawks when he scrambled untouched for a 16-yard touchdown in the closing seconds of Sunday's upset win. The 34-year-old benefited from the departure of Nick Bosa (hip/oblique) early in the second half, as most of his production came after the 49ers' elite defender left the contest. Smith's lone blemish came on a broken third-down attempt that resulted in a lame duck interception for the defense. The 5-5 Seahawks have made the NFC West a lot tighter ahead of next Sunday's home matchup against the first-place Cardinals. |
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Laviska Shenault Laviska Shenault Injures oblique against 49ers
Sun, Nov 17, 2024, 3:40 PM
Shenault is doubtful to return to Sunday's Week 11 game against San Francisco due to an oblique injury.
Analysis: Shenault was hurt in the first quarter and appears unlikely to return. He's been a minor part of Seattle's passing game this season but has been impactful as a kick returner, and he scored a touchdown on a 97-yard kickoff return in the first meeting against the 49ers in Week 6. Kenny McIntosh and Dee Williams will likely be back for kickoffs while Shenault is out. |
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Tyler Mabry Tyler Mabry Signed to active roster
Sat, Nov 16, 2024, 7:34 PM
The Seahawks signed Mabry from the practice squad to the active roster Saturday.
Analysis: Mabry was unable to make the Seahawks' 53-man roster at the end of training camp, but he opted to stick around on the practice squad. Though he hasn't been elevated this season, he'll be on Seattle's active roster for Sunday's game against San Francisco. With Noah Fant (groin) and Brady Russell (foot) sidelined, Mabry will serve as the Seahawks' No. 3 tight end behind AJ Barner and Pharaoh Brown. |
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Cody White Cody White Signed to active roster
Sat, Nov 16, 2024, 7:28 PM
The Seahawks signed White from the practice squad to the active roster Saturday.
Analysis: White's lone elevation from the practice squad came in Week 9 against the Rams, when he caught two passes (on three targets) for 44 yards. White is unlikely to see much playing time on offense, especially with DK Metcalf returning from a two-game absence due to a knee injury, though the former could contribute on special teams. |
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AJ Barner AJ Barner Replacing Fant again
Fri, Nov 15, 2024, 3:41 PM
Barner's teammate Noah Fant (groin) has been ruled out for Sunday's game at San Francisco, Michael-Shawn Dugar of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Fant previously missed a Week 9 loss to the Rams in which Barner played 91 percent of snaps and caught four of seven targets for 27 yards. It was Barner's first time with more than 48 percent snap share or three targets in an NFL game, with his role being larger than what Fant handles when healthy. Fant now is missing another game after a Week 10 bye, but Seahawks coach Mike Macdonald told Dugar on Friday that he doesn't expect the veteran tight end to be placed on injured reserve. |
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DK Metcalf DK Metcalf No injury designation
Fri, Nov 15, 2024, 3:21 PM
Metcalf (knee) doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's game at San Francisco, SI's Corbin Smith reports.
Analysis: A Week 10 bye apparently did the trick, with Metcalf managing full practice participation Wednesday through Friday. He should be ready for his usual, near-every-down role in his first appearance since Week 7. |
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Noah Fant Noah Fant Won't play this week
Fri, Nov 15, 2024, 2:56 PM
Fant (groin) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the 49ers, Michael-Shawn Dugar of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Fant missed Seattle's final game before a Week 10 bye and now will sit out at least one more contest after failing to practice this week. With fourth-string tight end Brady Russell (foot) also ruled out, the Seahawks will rely on AJ Barner and Pharaoh Brown, likely giving the former most of the snaps and routes. Barner played 91 percent of snaps in a 26-20 loss to the Rams in Week 9, catching four of seven targets for 27 yards in his first career game with more than three targets or 48 percent snap share. |
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Noah Fant Noah Fant Still not practicing
Thu, Nov 14, 2024, 6:59 PM
Fant (groin) was a non-participant at Thursday's practice, John Boyle of the Seahawks' official site reports.
Analysis: Fant is expected to miss time on either side of the Seahawks' Week 10 bye due to a groin injury, and the team can confirm has lack of availability for Sunday's game at San Francisco as soon as it posts its final Week 11 practice report Friday. Assuming that comes to pass, AJ Barner will be the primary beneficiary at tight end for Seattle. |
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Noah Fant Noah Fant Doesn't practice Wednesday
Wed, Nov 13, 2024, 6:20 PM
Fant (groin) didn't participate in practice Wednesday, Bob Condotta of The Seattle Times reports.
Analysis: When Fant was ruled out for Week 9 action, coach Mike Macdonald relayed that it was "going to be some time" regarding the tight end's recovery from a groin injury, according to Colin Gunther of the Seahawks' official site. Fant's lack of activity coming out of the team's Week 10 bye is worrisome for his availability for Sunday's game at San Francisco. Another absence from Fant would allow AJ Barner to continue to feature as Seattle's primary tight end. |
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DK Metcalf DK Metcalf Full practice Wednesday
Wed, Nov 13, 2024, 6:14 PM
Metcalf (knee) was a full practice participant Wednesday, Bob Condotta of The Seattle Times reports.
Analysis: Coach Mike Macdonald said earlier Wednesday that Metcalf would be limited in his return to practice, per Michael-Shawn Dugar of The Athletic. However, Metcalf practiced without a cap on his reps, clearly taking advantage of the Seahawks' Week 10 bye to get healthy. He'll thus be available this weekend for the first time since he sustained a sprained MCL back in Week 7. |
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DK Metcalf DK Metcalf Returning to limited practice
Wed, Nov 13, 2024, 2:25 PM
Metcalf (knee) will be a limited participant Wednesday in his return to practice, Michael-Shawn Dugar of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Metcalf suffered an MCL sprain Week 7 and missed the final two games before Seattle's Week 10 bye. Coach Mike McDonald was optimistic about Metcalf being ready after the bye, and a return to practice Wednesday is the first major step toward playing this Sunday against the 49ers. |
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DK Metcalf DK Metcalf Expected to practice Wednesday
Mon, Nov 11, 2024, 5:00 PM
Head coach Mike Macdonald noted Monday that he expects Metcalf (knee) to practice Wednesday, Michael-Shawn Dugar of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Metcalf hasn't participated in practice since suffering an MCL sprain during Week 7 action, but following Seattle's Week 10 bye, the wideout appears to be inching closer to a return to action, with Macdonald indicating that he's "optimistic" regarding Metcalf's progress. Prior to his injury, Metcalf had compiled a 35-568-3 line on 61 targets through seven contests. |
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