Mike Macdonald relishes first win with the Seahawks but real tests still await
For what a first-time head coach wants to get out of an opening game, Mike Macdonald couldn’t have asked for much moreSEPTEMBER 9 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
SEATTLE SEAHAWKS 6-5 · 1ST IN NFC WEST
6-5 · 1ST IN NFC WEST
Jason Myers - Hits 50-yarder Myers connected on both of his field-goal attempts and both extra-point tries in Sunday's 26-20 win over the Broncos.
Impact Myers started the 2024 season perfect with field goals from 28 and 50 yards. Last season, Myers made just four of eight field goals from 50 yards and beyond, and he was perfect on 33 extra-point tries. Myers will ride this momentum into a Week 2 matchup versus the Patriots' stout defense.
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Jason Myers - Hits 50-yarder Myers connected on both of his field-goal attempts and both extra-point tries in Sunday's 26-20 win over the Broncos.
Impact Myers started the 2024 season perfect with field goals from 28 and 50 yards. Last season, Myers made just four of eight field goals from 50 yards and beyond, and he was perfect on 33 extra-point tries. Myers will ride this momentum into a Week 2 matchup versus the Patriots' stout defense.
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Kenny McIntosh - No offensive reps in win McIntosh didn't play on offense in Sunday's 26-20 win over the Broncos.
Impact No. 1 running back Kenneth Walker left in the fourth quarter with an abdominal injury, and Zach Charbonnet carried the entire backfield workload the rest of the game. Walker's status for the Week 2 matchup versus the Patriots is in flux as a result, and if he misses time, McIntosh should line up as the clear No. 2 back behind Charbonnet.
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Kenny McIntosh - No offensive reps in win McIntosh didn't play on offense in Sunday's 26-20 win over the Broncos.
Impact No. 1 running back Kenneth Walker left in the fourth quarter with an abdominal injury, and Zach Charbonnet carried the entire backfield workload the rest of the game. Walker's status for the Week 2 matchup versus the Patriots is in flux as a result, and if he misses time, McIntosh should line up as the clear No. 2 back behind Charbonnet.
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Jake Bobo - No targets Week 1 Bobo wasn't targeted in Sunday's 26-20 win over the Broncos.
Impact Bobo played 19 offensive snaps, far ahead of Laviska Shenault and Dareke Young (both seven), but he wasn't able to make use of the extended look. The snap count ranks him fourth in the wide-receiver pecking order. There's no indication that his fantasy utility will dependable this season.
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Jake Bobo - No targets Week 1 Bobo wasn't targeted in Sunday's 26-20 win over the Broncos.
Impact Bobo played 19 offensive snaps, far ahead of Laviska Shenault and Dareke Young (both seven), but he wasn't able to make use of the extended look. The snap count ranks him fourth in the wide-receiver pecking order. There's no indication that his fantasy utility will dependable this season.
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Laviska Shenault Jr. - One catch in Seahawks debut Shenault caught his lone target for no gain and rushed once for one yard in Sunday's 26-20 win over the Broncos. He also returned three kickoffs for 74 yards.
Impact The Seahawks are using Shenault in a gadget function, as he played just seven offensive snaps. As the No. 5 wide receiver, Shenault has little fantasy utility outside of deep leagues that generously reward return yards.
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Laviska Shenault Jr. - One catch in Seahawks debut Shenault caught his lone target for no gain and rushed once for one yard in Sunday's 26-20 win over the Broncos. He also returned three kickoffs for 74 yards.
Impact The Seahawks are using Shenault in a gadget function, as he played just seven offensive snaps. As the No. 5 wide receiver, Shenault has little fantasy utility outside of deep leagues that generously reward return yards.
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Noah Fant - Totals 11 yards against former team Fant caught two of four targets for 11 yards in Sunday's 26-20 win over the Broncos.
Impact While it was a difficult outing for Fant individually, the Seahawks struggled in the air overall, totaling just 171 yards. He's the clear No. 1 tight end, but he's probably fourth in the pecking order when it comes to targets, sitting behind WRs DK Metcalf, Tyler Lockett and Jaxon Smith-Njigba. Fant will look to bounce back Week 2 against the Patriots.
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Noah Fant - Totals 11 yards against former team Fant caught two of four targets for 11 yards in Sunday's 26-20 win over the Broncos.
Impact While it was a difficult outing for Fant individually, the Seahawks struggled in the air overall, totaling just 171 yards. He's the clear No. 1 tight end, but he's probably fourth in the pecking order when it comes to targets, sitting behind WRs DK Metcalf, Tyler Lockett and Jaxon Smith-Njigba. Fant will look to bounce back Week 2 against the Patriots.
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Jaxon Smith-Njigba - Just two catches in debut Smith-Njigba caught both of his targets for 19 total yards in Sunday's 26-20 win over the Broncos.
Impact It was an underwhelming performance for the second-year receiver, especially with Tyler Lockett catching six passes for 77 yards and DK Metcalf catching three passes for 29 yards. Still, it's encouraging that Smith-Njigba played 53 of 67 offensive snaps (79 percent) while Lockett played just 26 snaps (54 percent). That bodes well for his long-term outlook, but he may have a tough Week 2 matchup on tap against a Patriots team that just held Joe Burrow to 164 passing yards.
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Jaxon Smith-Njigba - Just two catches in debut Smith-Njigba caught both of his targets for 19 total yards in Sunday's 26-20 win over the Broncos.
Impact It was an underwhelming performance for the second-year receiver, especially with Tyler Lockett catching six passes for 77 yards and DK Metcalf catching three passes for 29 yards. Still, it's encouraging that Smith-Njigba played 53 of 67 offensive snaps (79 percent) while Lockett played just 26 snaps (54 percent). That bodes well for his long-term outlook, but he may have a tough Week 2 matchup on tap against a Patriots team that just held Joe Burrow to 164 passing yards.
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Kenneth Walker III - No new update from coach Coach Mike Macdonald didn't have a concrete update on Walker (abdomen) on Monday, Brady Henderson of ESPN.com reports.
Impact When addressing the status of Walker -- who suffered an abdominal injury in the fourth quarter of Sunday's win over the Broncos -- Macdonald noted Monday that there's "nothing new right now, just taking it day by day with (the running back)." For his part, following the Seahawks' Week 1 contest, Walker said, "I'm good," but his practice participation nonetheless will be worth monitoring ahead of this weekend's game against the Patriots.
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Kenneth Walker III - No new update from coach Coach Mike Macdonald didn't have a concrete update on Walker (abdomen) on Monday, Brady Henderson of ESPN.com reports.
Impact When addressing the status of Walker -- who suffered an abdominal injury in the fourth quarter of Sunday's win over the Broncos -- Macdonald noted Monday that there's "nothing new right now, just taking it day by day with (the running back)." For his part, following the Seahawks' Week 1 contest, Walker said, "I'm good," but his practice participation nonetheless will be worth monitoring ahead of this weekend's game against the Patriots.
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Uchenna Nwosu - Didn't play Sunday Nwosu (knee) was inactive for Sunday's 26-20 win over the Broncos.
Impact Nwosu is still recovering from a sprained MCL, an injury that he'd been given a 2-to-6-week recovery timeline for two weeks ago. If he happens to be on the shorter end of that timeframe, he could return as soon as Sunday against the Patriots. Nwosu's practice status throughout the week should offer more clarity on how realistic of a possibility that is.
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Uchenna Nwosu - Didn't play Sunday Nwosu (knee) was inactive for Sunday's 26-20 win over the Broncos.
Impact Nwosu is still recovering from a sprained MCL, which was originally given a 2-to-6-week recovery time two weeks ago. If he happens to be on the shorter end of the timeline, he could return as soon as Sunday against the Patriots. His practice status throughout the week should give more clarity on how realistic of a possibility that is.
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Zach Charbonnet - Starter leaves game late Charbonnet rushed eight times for 12 yards and caught two of three targets for 29 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 26-20 win over Denver.
Impact Charbonnet overcame an undisclosed minor injury to see his usual amount of snaps behind starter Kenneth Walker (abdomen). The latter left Sunday's win in the fourth quarter on his 22nd touch of the contest, which could create a starting opportunity for Charbonnet against the Patriots next Sunday. Managers of the 2023 second-round pick should monitor Walker's status heading into Week 2, and it wouldn't hurt to make a waiver claim for those in leagues where Charbonnet is on the wire.
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Tyler Lockett - Leading receiver in Week 1 win Lockett (thigh) brought in six of seven targets for 77 yards in Sunday's 26-20 win over the Broncos.
Impact Lockett was battling a thigh injury this preseason, and while his presence in the lineup wasn't in serious doubt, fantasy managers should be pleased with Sunday's results. The veteran wideout should remain an integral part of Seattle's balanced passing attack. That said, an absent Kenneth Walker (abdomen) from next week's tilt against the Patriots could produce another healthy target total for Lockett.
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Tyler Lockett - Leading receiver in Week 1 win Lockett (thigh) brought in six of seven targets for 77 yards in Sunday's 26-20 win over the Broncos.
Impact Lockett was battling a thigh injury this preseason, and while his presence in the lineup wasn't in serious doubt, fantasy managers should be pleased with Sunday's results. The veteran wideout should remain an integral part of Seattle's balanced passing attack. That said, an absent Kenneth Walker (abdomen) from next week's tilt against the Patriots could produce another healthy target total for Lockett.
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