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With Noah Fant (groin) still out, Barner continued as the team’s primary pass-catching tight end. He saw four targets, primarily in the short-yardage area, finishing with three catches for 19 yards. Pharaoh Brown caught 2-of-2 targets for 19 yards next to Barner as both fill Fant’s pass-catching role. However, neither is fantasy relevant for Week 13 against the Jets.

Lockett’s role has shrunk throughout the season as Jaxon Smith-Njigba has earned more targets. He was targeted three times, good for fifth-highest on the team, turning that into two catches for 20 yards. The 32-year-old veteran is the clear No. 3 wide receiver on the team and his fantasy value is minimized as a result. Lockett will be a WR5 for Week 13 against the Jets.

Smith-Njigba continues to earn a high share of the Seahawks offense, making plays off screens, in motion, and from shallow crossers. It is becoming more clear that offensive coordinator Ryan Grubb likes using Smith-Njigba as a playmaker and he was the team’s most-targeted receiver on the day. He counted for the Seahawks’ sole offensive touchdown, catching a three-yard pass from Geno Smith in the first half. Smith-Njigba has WR2 upside against the Jets in Week 13.

Metcalf was targeted just five times on a lackluster day for the Seahawks offense. He had a clutch third-down 18-yard catch to midfield in the fourth quarter, but was silent for much of the rest of the game. Jaxon Smith-Njigba has earned more looks in offensive coordinator Ryan Grubb’s offense, denting the more downfield looks Metcalf gets. Metcalf is a fantasy WR2 against the Jets in Week 12.

Charbonnet continues to operate as the low-volume backup to Kenneth Walker. He finished the day with six carries, not seeing a target in the passing game. Most notably, Charbonnet got two carries inside the five-yard line over Walker, though he could not punch either touch in for the score. Charbonnet remains a high-value handcuff heading into Week 13.

Walker’s rushing day was inefficient, tallying 2.6 yards per carry against the Cardinals. He was taken off the field for a pair of Zach Charbonnet carries inside the five-yard line and ended the game without a score. Fantasy managers will be satisfied with his four receptions for 52 yards boosting his fantasy production as he remains a key checkdown target for Geno Smith. Receiving production keeps Walker’s floor high as he enters Week 13 as an RB1 against the Jets.

Despite the victory, the Seahawks offense was not rolling over the Cardinals in this game. Smith nearly had a safety via intentional grounding in the first half, while he recovered his own third quarter fumble. He threw a fourth quarter interception in the endzone, disrupting a Seahawks drive and nearly shifting momentum to the Cardinals. Smith’s sole touchdown of the game was a three-yard pass to Jaxon Smith-Njigba in the second quarter, with the defense scoring the other touchdown of the day. The positive is that the Seahawks’ skill players are making plays for the offense and Smith’s ability to scramble and extend plays can be an asset. Smith is a high-end QB2 against a stumbling Jets team in Week 13.

Bradford went down with an apparent leg injury in the first quarter of the Seahawks’ Week 12 game against the Cardinals. He was listed as doubtful to return. Rookie Christian Haynes entered the game for Bradford.

Fant continues to miss time due to a groin injury he suffered in Week 8. Expect A.J. Barner to be Seattle’s starting tight end. Also out is Laviska Shenault (oblique), likely making Kenny McIntosh the second kick returner for the Seahawks in Week 12.

Fantt is attempting to return from a multi-week groin issue that he suffered in Week 8. He was only able to practice twice this week before being listed as questionable. Even if active, he will likely split reps with rookie A.J. Barner. Fantasy managers should look elsewhere for TE2 production in Week 12.