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Robinson (6’5/263) parlayed his four-star prep billing into a list of offers from several prominent schools such as Alabama, USC, Florida and Georgia among several others. His length is almost unbelievable, as the Panama City, FL product’s arms measured 35 ¼” with a 86 ¼” wingspan. Robinson led FSU in sacks last year with 3.0 while pacing the team in TFL’s in 2019 with 9.0, however in totality you’d like to see more than 8.0 sacks over a 42 game career. Production never particularly matched his gifts. In run support, poor balance leaves him reaching for ball carriers, causing him to record a terrible 26 percent missed tackle rate in 2020. Robinson didn’t get the most out of his enticing physical traits and really didn’t start to put it all together until last season. His bend is average but his speed-to-power conversion and strong 10 ⅞” hands allow him to dislodge a blocker’s anchor. He doesn’t have a developed set of counters and can get stuck on blocks. Robinson helped his draft stock on his pro day, posting above average grades in every testing metric for a stellar 9.33 RAS. Robinson needs polish, but he is a rare Day 3 defensive end prospect who could develop into a starter with proper seasoning.

Smith exited in the third quarter of Sunday’s loss to the Packers and did not return to the game. He could be seen limping on the sideline before going to the locker room and later returned with his right knee wrapped. Macdonald said Smith will undergo imaging and further evaluation on Monday, but the Seahawks could be looking at starting Sam Howell in Week 16 when they take on the Vikings. Howell struggled mightily in relief of Smith, throwing for just 24 yards and a pick while completing 5-of-14 passes (35.7 percent). He also stayed on brand by taking four sacks. All Seahawks pass-catchers would receive an immediate downgrade next week if Howell lines up under center.

Although the seven targets looks good on paper, three of those looks were effectively thrown at the feet of the veteran tight end as Geno Smith scrambled to avoid pressure. He then saw just a single look from backup quarterback Sam Howell after Smith was forced from the game with a knee injury in the third quarter. Things don’t get any better for Fant and the Seahawks considering the injury to their starting quarterback and a matchup with the Vikings looming.

Lockett has been almost entirely phased out of the offense with the emergence of Jaxon Smith-Njigba, the latter of whom saw a robust 12 targets in the loss to the Packers. Fantasy managers that were clinging to hope with the rugged veteran can surely cut ties as the fantasy playoffs surge on.

Metcalf was involved early but quickly became victim of rolled coverages in his direction before being forced to catch passes from Sam Howell for the final 20 minutes after Geno Smith was forced from the game with a knee injury. Fantasy managers will want to track the status of Smith ahead of a Week 16 showdown with the Vikings with the team’s playoff hopes on the line.

Things started off hot for Smith-Njigba in the first half as he served as the featured player through the air. Things then took a drastic turn in the third quarter when Geno Smith was forced from the game with a knee injury, with Sam Howell then filling in under center for the remainder of the game. Even so, Smith-Njigba has seen his role grow immensely ever sinve DK Metcalf missed two games in Week 8 and Week 9, now responsible with a primary pass-catching role for a team near the top of the league in pass attempts per game. Fantasy managers will want to track the status of Smith as a Week 16 matchup against the Vikings appraoches.

Charbonnet was victimized by negative game script in this one after the Packers jumped out to an early 14-0 lead before taking a 20-3 lead into the half. Geno Smith would then be forced from the game in the third quarter after having his leg rolled up on, which left the team in a state of disarray for the remainder of the game. Charbonnet will remain a low-end RB1 for as long as Kenneth Walker remains out.

Howell also took four sacks in addition to the interception thrown, which is in line with what we saw from him a season ago while playing for the Commanders. His pocket awareness and ability to diagnose the blitz, pressure, and opposing coverages is simply lacking, which could put the Seahawks in a bind moving forward if Geno Smith can’t make it back in time for the team’s Week 16 matchup against the Vikings. The loss drops the Seahawks out of the playoff picture in the NFC and they have three difficult opponents in the Vikings, Bears, and division rival Rams remaining. It certainly appears to be an uphill battle for the Seahawks to make the postseason after they had rattled of four consecutive wins before this loss.

Wicks retreated to a complimentary role with the return of Romeo Doubs, typically serving as the fourth wide receiver when the top three are healthy. He remains an intriguing stash through fantasy playoffs for his upside in the event of an injury ahead of him but should not be trusted in rosters with the team now healthy at pass-catcher.

Reed continues to play a true slot role for the Packers that is accompanied by suboptimal snap rates. His typical schemed rushing works helps to inflate his weekly floor but he has not seen enough volume to return to fantasy stardom since before the team’s Week 10 bye. Reed and the Packers host the reeling Saints in Week 15.

Kraft’s two targets were a result of a positive game environment that saw quarterback Jordan Love attempt just 27 passes after the Packers took a 20-3 lead into the half. His largest contribution came on a 26-yard reception down the middle of the field after the Packers caught the Seahawks with too many men on the field, with Love heaving a pass sky-high in the face of pressure only for Kraft to come down with it over two defenders for the chunk gain. Kraft’s next chance to return a usable fantasy score comes in Week 15 against the hapless Saints at home.