The Seahawks face a pivotal preseason finale and an ensuing 53-man roster clampdown, with wide receiver depth at the center of the drama. Marquez Valdes-Scantling has slipped on the pecking order as Tory Horton and Jake Bobo flash, while Dareke Young and Ricky White III push for spots. Seattle’s WR competition is fierce, and a potential MVS trade looms as teams like Minnesota and New York chase pass-catching help. If Seattle trims to five receivers, Valdes-Scantling’s stay becomes even more precarious, and a Tuesday deadline trade becomes plausible as league-wide movement accelerates after a few WR deals already closed.

fantasy implications swirl around Horton’s ascendancy, Bobo’s Week 2 two-TD burst, and the veteran MVS’s uncertain future. The Packers, Vikings, and Jets are cited as seekers, turning the roster crunch into a real chess match. For fantasy managers, Horton and Bobo emerge as intriguing late-round targets or waivers depending on how Seattle navigates final cuts. If Valdes-Scantling departs, the Seahawks could pivot to a tighter five-WR group, reshaping targets and upside across the offense.

The unfolding drama isn’t just about Seattle’s depth chart; it’s a broader reminder that late-August moves ripple through fantasy leagues. Managers should monitor cut-downs closely, as the right shakeout could flip a sleeper into a weekly flex, or push a veteran into a clearer, more limited role. The next 48 hours will determine whether Valdes-Scantling is retained as a depth piece or shipped to a landing spot with immediate ride potential.

Seattle’s preseason showcase suggested a fortified run game for 2025, as the Seahawks rolled 268 rushing yards on a rainy Week 2 night, with 120 yards coming across two drives and 77 before contact. The starting five of Josh Jones, Grey Zabel, Jalen Sundell, Anthony Bradford and Abraham Lucas paved the way even without Charles Cross and Olu Oluwatimi, while yielding only one pressure in that stretch.

Five Seattle players logged 30+ rushing yards, signaling a deep and productive ground attack, paired with a clean 17-of-21 passing for 209 yards and two Jake Bobo scores. Bradford stood out, delivering six positive grades on 13 run blocks and remaining unscathed in 6 pass-blocking snaps, putting him on pace for elite overall grading pending final review.

The Chiefs rested several starters but still fielded a seasoned defense, and rookie Josh Simmons kept clean in pass protection. PFF’s postgame review and the early data snapshot point to Seattle’s offensive line and run scheme carrying momentum into the regular season, with Bobo expanding the aerial threat and Bradford anchoring the interior protection.

Seattle dominated KC in a 33-16 preseason win, underscoring a blueprint that leans heavily on the ground game. The Seahawks piled up 268 rushing yards on 48 carries, led by Damien Martinez who finished atop the workload with 11 carries for 50 yards and a ground score. Zach Charbonnet paired as the thunder to Martinez, also punching in a TD in the backfield. Sam Darnold got the start and went 4-for-4 for 34 yards, then Drew Lock seized the reins, going 10-for-12 for 129 yards and two touchdowns, both to Jake Bobo. Seattle’s time of possession and offensive dominance limited KC’s opportunities, and Skyy Moore supplied KC’s late spark with an 88-yard punt return TD. The line was clear: Seattle’s ground game is the front door to 2025, with a QB rotation that offers steady depth and timely scoring through the air. Seattle’s defense and special teams also held steady aside from one punt return highlight, keeping the team in control throughout. The 12th Man will get a final look in Green Bay next weekend as Seattle aims to close the preseason with momentum.

Seattle rolled out Sam Darnold in his Lumen Field debut and looked the part of a franchise quarterback on a crisp first-series scoring drive: 4-for-4 for 34 yards, using both legs and his tight ends to move the ball. Seattle’s ground game followed suit, piling up 268 rushing yards with five different backs topping 30 yards. On the other sideline, Kansas City rested Mahomes and Kelce, rolling Gardner Minshew at QB and passing game to Robert Tonyan, while Skyy Moore flashed on a late punt return. The night underscored Seattle’s intent to lean on the run and a tight-end rotation that could shape early-season fantasy value, especially around Arroyo and Barner, as Darnold cultivated chemistry with Jaxon Smith-Njigba and Jake Bobo.

Backups did their part: Drew Lock threw two TDs to Bobo and moved the chains with a 10-of-12, 129-yard effort, while Charbonnet and Damien Martinez punched in rushing scores and helped lift a revamped Seahawks offense in wet conditions. The KC depth chart showed growth at wideout and tight end behind the stars, with Minshew connecting with Tonyan for a short score. Five Seahawks broke 30 rushing yards, a clear signal the 2025 ground attack is more fearsome than 2024, even in preseason. Noah Fant’s move to Cincinnati left a clear TE vacancy and a path for Arroyo/Barner to seize the Seattle TE job, a storyline fantasy managers will monitor as the schedule tightens.

In a thrilling finale, the Seattle Seahawks showcased a strong first half against the Los Angeles Rams, leading 17-13. Geno Smith delivered a stellar performance, throwing two touchdown passes, and was on the verge of breaking his own single-season passing record.

Smith completed 11 of 14 passes for 130 yards, connecting with Jake Bobo and DK Metcalf for touchdowns. Metcalf's early touchdown marked a significant milestone, making him only the second player in NFL history to achieve over 50 receptions, 900 receiving yards, and five touchdowns in each of his first six seasons.

As the half concluded, the Seahawks' defense proved formidable, limiting the Rams to two third-down conversions and forcing turnovers. Linebackers Tyrice Knight and Ernest Jones contributed significantly, with Knight recording a sack.