Seattle stunned Pittsburgh by flipping a 0-2 start into belief via a transformed second half. Kenneth Walker III sparked a late-outburst, and a more balanced attack—with Jaxon Smith-Njigba and Tory Horton contributing early juice—kept the Steelers off balance. The defense tightened behind Mafe, Hall, and Murphy, while special teams and the run game provided the difference. The mood shift feels real for fantasy: Seattle looks capable of sustaining a multi-faceted attack and leaning into the ground game when needed.

DK Metcalf’s reunion with his former team didn’t spark the fireworks fantasy managers anticipated. He finished 3 catches for 20 yards and a TD, with a 9-yard longest grab, as Seattle beat Pittsburgh 31-17.

Seattle’s defense stifled the Steelers’ passing game despite two cornerback absences, with Derick Hall and Byron Murphy II pressuring and Devin Witherspoon and Nick Emmanwori out. Jaylen Warren provided the big play for Pittsburgh with a 65-yard catch-and-run, while Pat Freiermuth added 31 yards. Seattle’s front-seven sealed the win and shifts early-season fantasy narratives.

Week 2 primetime-like fantasy intrigue sprouts from a thinning Steelers secondary as Joey Porter Jr. sits with a hamstring injury, Nick Emmanwori is ruled out, and Devon Witherspoon is doubtful for Seattle. Both defenses are hit, pushing Seattle’s offense toward high-volume passing and deep balls early. Pittsburgh’s 34-point Week 1 outburst is a reminder that a strong, aerial attack can surface even in a tougher matchup, amplifying opportunities for Jaxon Smith-Njigba and the rest of Seattle’s receivers.

The game sets up as a shootout potential, with the Seahawks eyeing increased target share for JSN-Njigba and even Cooper Kupp as a late-season-time risk-reward figure, while Pittsburgh tries to thread its own passing game through a thinner secondary. Week 1 scoring leaders Ravens and Bills underline the pace, and the 10 a.m. PT kickoff on FOX invites a high-scoring, fantasy-friendly Sunday.

Seattle’s Week 2 outlook centers on health in the secondary. Devon Witherspoon sat Wednesday with a knee DNP after a late collision in Week 1, while Uchenna Nwosu and Jake Bobo practiced in full, hinting at a possible return. Nick Emmanwori appears headed for an IR stint with a high-ankle sprain. Pittsburgh’s DeShon Elliott is unlikely to play, andkj Camden? Watch for changes as Jobe and Woolen could shoulder more coverage.

Fantasy implications hinge on Witherspoon’s status: if he sits, Seattle’s corner depth could be tested, potentially lifting short-term targets for Steelers pass-catchers. If Spoon plays, Seattle’s defense stabilizes and WRs like Bobo become more viable in deeper formats. Nwosu’s potential return could boost Seattle’s rush, while Emmanwori’s absence tightens safety depth.