The 5-2 Seattle Seahawks are clicking on both sides of the ball and look to throttle the 3-5 Washington Commanders, who continue to deal with injuries to key offensive stars. Sam Darnold has found his groove in Seattle, while Washington turns to depth options to keep their season alive.
🔥 Quick Start/Sit Table
| Player | Team | Designation | Outlook |
| Sam Darnold | Seahawks | ✅ Start | Rolling in Seattle; 2 TDs likely vs weak secondary |
| Jaxon Smith-Njigba | Seahawks | ✅ Start | Top-5 WR form; 100+ yards and a score expected |
| Kenneth Walker | Seahawks | 💪 Flex Start | Needs TD to hit ceiling; still playable |
| Zach Charbonnet | Seahawks | 💪 Flex Start | Goal-line favorite; slight edge in value |
| AJ Barner | Seahawks | 💪 Deep Flex | Two recent TDs; Darnold’s old safety blanket is doing work |
| Tory Horton | Seahawks | 💤 Sleeper | If Kupp is out |
| Zach Ertz | Commanders | 💪 Flex Start | Struggling behind a patchwork offense vs tough D |
| Chris Moore | Commanders | 💪 Deep Flex | Targets trending up with McLaurin out |
| Jacory Croskey-Merritt | Commanders | 🚫 Sit | Limited usage and no passing work |
| Jayden Daniels | Commanders | 🚫 Sit | Struggling behind patchwork offense vs tough D |
💚 Seattle Seahawks
✅ Start ‘Em
Sam Darnold (QB) – Darnold looks fully comfortable running this Seahawks offense. Against a banged-up Commanders secondary, he’s in line for two touchdowns and 250+ yards. His chemistry with JSN has elevated this offense to another level.
Jaxon Smith-Njigba (WR) – A breakout year continues for JSN. He’s been nearly unstoppable out of the slot and will be a top-10 WR play this week. Expect 100+ yards and a TD in a juicy matchup.
💪 Kenneth Walker / Zach Charbonnet (RBs) – Both backs remain fantasy-relevant. Charbonnet currently owns goal-line duties, while Walker handles early downs and outside runs. Both are playable flexes, with Charbonnet having the slight edge in standard formats.
💪 AJ Barner (TE) – After a quiet week, Barner remains a stash-worthy tight end with flex appeal in deeper leagues. He’s still seeing red zone looks even as Arroyo eats into his target share.
💤 Tory Horton (WR) – If Kupp is out, it would be a good idea to flex Horton in deep leagues as his replacement. Kupp has had a few quiet but productive games recently, and Horton can step into that role.
🏛️ Washington Commanders
✅ Start ‘Em
💪 Zach Ertz (TE) – Ertz is heating up with two scores in recent weeks. With Washington’s receiving corps depleted, he should see steady short-yardage volume and red zone work. A nice low-end TE1 or deep flex this week.
💪 Chris Moore (WR) – Moore’s targets are trending upward with Terry McLaurin sidelined. He’s a volume-based flex option who could deliver solid PPR value if the Commanders fall behind early.
❌ Sit ‘Em
Jacory Croskey-Merritt (RB) – He’s fallen out of fantasy relevance with minimal carries and no role in the passing game. Even in deeper formats, it’s best to leave him on the bench.
Jayden Daniels (QB) – It’s been a rough season for the rookie. Facing a top-10 Seattle defense on the road, and without his top receiver, this is not the matchup to risk him.
💥 Final Take:
Seattle’s offense is in full stride, and Washington’s injury woes make this a mismatch on paper. Expect Darnold and JSN to lead the way in a high-efficiency, low-drama Seahawks win. Meanwhile, Commanders’ tight ends and depth receivers offer some garbage-time fantasy value, but otherwise, it’s best to steer clear of their main pieces this week.
