Seattle Seahawks

The Seahawks enter 2026 as one of the more interesting fantasy teams to project because the offense has changed in meaningful ways, but the passing game still looks strong. Sam Darnold is the likely starting quarterback and is coming off a solid 2025 season, while Jaxon Smith-Njigba is the clear fantasy centerpiece after his historic production last year; Seattle’s official fantasy preview specifically highlights Smith-Njigba’s breakout, and CBS Sports expects the offense to lean even more on the pass in 2026.

The biggest fantasy storyline is the backfield. Kenneth Walker III is now in Kansas City, which leaves first-round rookie Jadarian Price in position to lead the run game, and CBS Sports reports that Zach Charbonnet is dealing with a knee issue and is expected to miss early-season time. That combination gives Price a real path to lead-back volume right away, but the offense could also be more committee-driven than drafters want if Charbonnet gets healthy and Emanuel Wilson mixes in.

At wide receiver, Smith-Njigba should be treated as the safest and highest-upside Seahawk in fantasy drafts. Hartitz’s 2026 team preview has him as the top fantasy option on the roster, and CBS Sports notes that a more pass-heavy identity could further help both Darnold and Smith-Njigba. Rashid Shaheed’s return in free agency is also important because it adds a speed threat that can create more efficient passing and big-play opportunities, even if his week-to-week volume is less stable than JSN’s.

The secondary fantasy targets are more situational. Price has the clearest path to value among the running backs, but his range of outcomes is wide because rookie backs often share work and Seattle could still lean on multiple options near the goal line. Darnold is more of a matchup-based quarterback than a must-start fantasy starter, while the rest of the receiver and tight end group looks like depth or best-ball material unless injuries open things up during the year.

Updated 06/21/2026