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Kenneth Walker III will need to carry the load for the Seahawks with Zach Charbonnet out

The Seattle Seahawks will need to rely on Kenneth Walker III as much as they have all season when they host the Los Angeles Rams in the NFC championship game

1 DAY AGO • Associated Press

No catches in blowout win Barner wasn't targeted in Saturday's 41-6 win over the 49ers in the divisional round.

Impact QB Sam Darnold attempted just 17 passes because the Seahawks' defense and special teams were so effective to start the game, and Barner was unable to draw his attention. However, he did rush once for two yards to pick up a first down. The second-year tight end out of Michigan is reliant on touchdowns for his fantasy value. He found the end zone six times during the regular season.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Start 'Em, Sit 'Em For Fantasy Football Divisional Round Caleb Williams, RJ Harvey, Davante Adams and AJ Barner take center stage.

JANUARY 14 • SI.COM

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JANUARY 10 • Associated Press

AJ Barner: "We're Going To Start Playing Our Best Football" Seahawks tight end AJ Barner shares insights on the team's recent developments and playoff preparations. He expresses excitement about Charl...

JANUARY 8 • SEAHAWKS.COM

Snares two passes in win Barner caught two of three targets in Saturday's 13-3 win over the 49ers.

Impact Barner finished the regular season second on the Seahawks in receptions (52), third in receiving yards (519) and second in receiving touchdowns (six). He also added one rushing score. Barner is an intriguing player with weekly touchdown upside, and he'll get a week of rest before the Seahawks begin their playoff run in the NFC divisional round.

JANUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE

AJ Barner injury update: Latest news on Seahawks TE's status in Week 18 game | Sporting News Seattle Seahawks tight end AJ Barner is dealing with an injury in the second half of the Week 18 game against the San Francisco 49ers.

JANUARY 4 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Is AJ Barner playing tonight? Why Seahawks TE is off to quiet start in Week 18 | Sporting News Seattle Seahawks tight end AJ Barner is off to a slow start in the Week 18 game against the San Francisco 49ers. Here's a closer look at wha...

JANUARY 4 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

AJ Barner has stunningly redefined the Seahawks tight end position Seattle Seahawks' GM John Schneider thought he had a steal when he got tight end AJ Barner in the fourth round of the 2024 NFL draft. He was...

DECEMBER 31, 2025 • 12THMANRISING.COM

Seahawks' running game rounding into form as they pursue No. 1 seed

For everything that’s gone right for the Seattle Seahawks during a season in which they’ve become one of the NFL’s top teams, their rushing attack has been an Achilles’ heel much o...

DECEMBER 29, 2025 • Associated Press

AJ Barner Stepped Up In Seahawks' 27-10 Win Over Panthers Seahawks second-year tight end AJ Barner continued to show on Sunday how he can be a, “spark plug,” for Seattle’s offense.

DECEMBER 29, 2025 • SEAHAWKS.COM

AJ Barner: "We're Ready For A Battle Next Week" AJ Barner, Tight End for the Seahawks, reflects on the team's recent victory. He discusses his touchdown reception (0:04), emphasizing the i...

DECEMBER 29, 2025 • SEAHAWKS.COM

Hits paydirt in Carolina Barner caught all three of his targets for 43 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 27-10 win over the Panthers.

Impact The second-year tight end snagged his sixth TD of the season on a 17-yard connection with Sam Darnold. Barner has caught multiple passes in seven straight games, putting together a 29-269-2 line on 39 targets over that stretch. and with the Seahawks likely needing one more win to secure the No. 1 seed in the NFC, he should see a significant workload again in Week 18 versus the 49ers.

DECEMBER 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Seahawks beat Panthers 27-10 for 6th straight win, still need to beat 49ers for No. 1 seed

The Seattle Seahawks are closing in on the NFC West title after a 27-10 win over the Carolina Panthers

DECEMBER 28, 2025 • Associated Press

Sam Darnold Pinpoints AJ Barner For 17-Yard TD Seattle Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold zips pass to tight end AJ Barner for a 17-yard catch and run touchdown during Sunday's Week 17 matc...

DECEMBER 28, 2025 • SEAHAWKS.COM

Seahawks' AJ Barner channels Travis Kelce in embarrassing the Rams in Week 16 As it turns out, the Seattle Seahawks have a good pass-catching tight end, and AJ Barner proved his worth against the Los Angeles Rams in We...

DECEMBER 21, 2025 • 12THMANRISING.COM

Special teams players have been the unsung heroes of the Seahawks' successful season

Much has gone right for the Seattle Seahawks as they have raced out to a 12-3 start to the season, one in which they are a win away from tying the franchise record for victories in...

DECEMBER 19, 2025 • Associated Press

Records key TD catch in OT win Barner brought in four of six targets for 49 yards and a touchdown and rushed once for one yard in the Seahawks' 38-37 overtime win over the Rams on Thursday night.

Impact Barner helped spark the Seahawks' second-half rally with a 26-yard touchdown reception with just over six minutes remaining in the fourth quarter. Barner's TD grab snapped a nine-game scoreless drought, and the second-year pro's yardage total was his highest in the last five contests. Barner will look to carry the momentum from his best performance in more than a month over into a Week 17 road matchup against the Panthers on Sunday, Dec. 28.

DECEMBER 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

LISTEN: AJ Barner Jumps High For The Touchdown Catch AJ Barner hauls in a 26 yard touchdown from Sam Darnold to get the Seahawks' 4th touchdown score.

DECEMBER 19, 2025 • SEAHAWKS.COM

Seahawks overcome 16-point deficit to stun Rams 38-37 in OT in NFC West showdown

The Seattle Seahawks rallied to stun the Los Angeles Rams and take a one-game lead in the NFC West

DECEMBER 19, 2025 • Associated Press

Touchdown drought continues Barner caught three of six targets for 27 yards in Sunday's 18-16 win over the Colts.

Impact Barner has been targeted 19 times over the last four weeks, turning in 12 receptions for 107 yards and no touchdowns. After starting the season with four touchdowns through the first five games, Barner has been kept out of the end zone for nine straight contests. The second-year tight end remains the Seahawks' clear No. 1 at the position.

DECEMBER 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

AJ Barner Rumbles Forward For 15 Yards On A Pass From Sam Darnold Seattle Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold finds tight end AJ Barner who catches and runs for a 15-yard gain against the Colts in Week 15.

DECEMBER 14, 2025 • SEAHAWKS.COM

Targeted four times win Barner caught three of four targets for 27 yards in Sunday's 37-9 win over the Falcons.

Impact Barner continued to operate as the Seahawks No. 1 tight end Sunday, but he was unable to have a major impact in the passing attack. The 23-year-old, while getting consistent targets each week, has been unable to find the end zone since Week 5, limiting his fantasy upside. Barner will have his next opportunity to take a step forward and improve upon his limited production in recent weeks when the Seahawks host the Colts in Week 15.

DECEMBER 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Full practice Thursday Barner (knee/shoulder) practiced fully Thursday, John Boyle of the Seahawks' official site reports.

Impact Barner followed up Wednesday's limited session with all activity one day later, clearing him to continue serving as the Seahawks' No. 1 tight end. In such a role, he's put together a respectable 37-359-4 line on 46 targets in 12 games to date.

DECEMBER 5, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Tending to pair of injuries Barner was limited at practice Wednesday due to knee and shoulder injuries, John Boyle of the Seahawks' official site reports.

Impact Barner paces Seattle's group of tight ends most weeks, clearing an 80 percent snap share eight times in 12 games this season. The results have been more tepid in the box score, as evidenced by a 37-359-4 line on 46 targets on the campaign in an offense that is run-heavy and also has a clear top receiver in Jaxon Smith-Njigba. Barner will have two more chances to prove his health this week before Friday's practice report potentially includes a designation for Sunday's contest in Atlanta.

DECEMBER 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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