Seattle comes into this matchup with momentum and a clear identity: push the pace, lean on a deep backfield, and trust the defense to bully weakened offenses like the Falcons. Atlanta, meanwhile, is battling injuries to key starters and enters Sunday knowing they’ll need Bijan Robinson and Kyle Pitts to carry the load. For fantasy managers, this game presents some enticing start options and a few clear landmines.
Start ’Em
Sam Darnold — QB, Seahawks
Darnold draws an Atlanta defense that just surrendered 27 points to the Jets, a bad sign for a unit now facing one of the league’s most balanced offensive attacks. Expect plenty of clean pockets and red-zone opportunities. He’s a top streaming QB this week.
Kenneth Walker & Zach Charbonnet — RBs, Seahawks (Flex Both)
Taylor and Hall both scored last week against this same Falcons defense, showing the blueprint for Seattle’s RB duo. The only question is who gets the red-zone work, Walker for explosion or Charbonnet for downhill consistency. Both are safely in flex territory.
Jaxon Smith-Njigba — WR, Seahawks
JSN wasn’t heavily needed last week, but this profiles as a game where the passing attack opens up early. Expect Darnold to feed him in rhythm, especially on intermediate routes.
AJ Barner — TE, Seahawks
Barner’s 5–7 target range has stabilized his floor, and against a Falcons defense that struggles with athletic tight ends, he’s a strong volume-based TE1 streamer.
Cooper Kupp — WR, Seahawks (Flex)
Seattle’s “other” receiving options haven’t stepped up enough to minimize Kupp’s impact. If you’re dealing with injuries, he remains a viable flex with double-digit upside.
Cooper Kupp: “The Defense Played Lights Out” – Via Seahawks.com
Seahawks Defense
Seattle has been flat-out dominant, and now gets an Atlanta offense missing two key starters. Expect sacks, turnovers, and the potential for a defensive score.
Start ’Em — Falcons
Bijan Robinson — RB, Falcons
It won’t be easy; Seattle’s front is nasty, but volume will carry Bijan. Atlanta must run the ball to stay competitive, and he’ll command the bulk of the touches.
Tyler Allgeier — RB, Falcons (Flex)
With Drake London out, touches need to be redistributed. Allgeier should see expanded work as Atlanta searches for ways to move the ball.
Kyle Pitts — TE, Falcons
With 14 targets over his last two games, Pitts is becoming the engine of the passing attack. Expect another high-usage outing as the Falcons play catch-up.
Sit ’Em
Darnell Mooney — WR, Falcons
Mooney’s breakout vs. the Saints was fun, but the Seahawks’ defense is a completely different challenge. The matchup is too difficult to trust him.
Falcons Defense
Do not risk starting them against Seattle’s high-powered offense. The floor is dangerously low this week.
Final Takeaway
Seattle has all the momentum, all the matchups, and all the fantasy relevance in this game. The Falcons will need Bijan and Pitts to salvage offensive production, but the overall script leans heavily toward a Seahawks-controlled outing. For fantasy managers, lean on Seattle starters with confidence and tread lightly with Atlanta’s supporting cast.
