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AJ Barner: "There's Another Level That We Can Get To" Seahawks tight end AJ Barner expressed satisfaction with the team's home win and their ability to regain their swagger, while noting there's...

1 DAY AGO • SEAHAWKS.COM

Two short TDs against Arizona Barner caught two of four targets for seven yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 17-3 win over the Cardinals. He added three carries for three yards and an additional touchdown.

Impact Barner was the Seahawks' closer, finishing off both touchdown drives with short scores against Arizona. His first was a one-yard rushing touchdown, and Barner then caught a seven-yard score from Drew Lock. Both touchdowns came in the second quarter. For the season, Barner has 23 grabs for 210 yards and one touchdown on 38 targets. He's also rushed for two scores. Barner is in the large group of touchdown-or-bust fantasy options at tight end.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

AJ Barner has a TD catch and runs for a score in Seahawks' 17-3 win over Cardinals

AJ Barner caught a touchdown pass and ran for a score, and the Seattle Seahawks beat the Arizona Cardinals 17-3 without starting quarterback Sam Darnold

1 DAY AGO • Associated Press

Drew Lock Finds AJ Barner for Seven-Yard TD, Extending Seahawks' Lead Over Cardinals | NFL Highlights

1 DAY AGO • FOX SPORTS

AJ Barner Rushes in for TD, Giving Seahawks Lead Over Cardinals | NFL Highlights

1 DAY AGO • FOX SPORTS

Pair of catches in Week 8 loss Barner brought in two of five targets for 23 yards in the Seahawks' 34-17 loss to the Bears on Monday night.

Impact Barner was third in receiving yards and targets, although the tight end still finished below 30 receiving yards for the sixth time this season. Barner remained in a minor role despite the fact the Seahawks were down Rashid Shaheed (knee), and with 21 receptions for 203 yards and zero touchdowns, the third-year pro remains behind the pace of his career-best 52-519-6 line from last season. Barner will look to capitalize on a favorable matchup against the Cardinals defense in a Week 9 home matchup on Sunday.

NOVEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

LISTEN: Sam Darnold With A 17 Yard Pass To AJ Barner Seattle Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold with a 17-yard pass to tightend AJ Barner on Monday against the Chicago Bears at Lumen Field.

NOVEMBER 3 • SEAHAWKS.COM

The Brilliance Behind NFL's Best WR, Jaxon Smith-Njigba; Inside NFC West Arms Race

We found out how Jaxon Smith-Njigba has established himself as the NFL's best wide receiver, and how the Seahawks' and 49ers' trades will im...

OCTOBER 28 • FOX SPORTS

The Brilliance Behind NFL's Best WR, Jaxon Smith-Njigba; Inside NFC West Arms Race

Four catches during SNF Barner caught four of five targets for 42 yards while also adding three rushes for four yards during Sunday night's 20-3 win over the Chiefs.

Impact Barner finished second on the team in both receptions and receiving yards behind Jaxon Smith-Njigba. The tight's four catches and 42 yards were his highest totals since he reeled in five passes for 69 yards in Week 3 against Washington. Additionally, Barner was able to rush for three first downs on Sunday night. On the year, the tight end has caught 19 of 29 targets for 180 yards while he's also added four carries for five yards and a touchdown over seven contests.

OCTOBER 26 • ROTOWIRE

LISTEN: Sam Darnold 19 Yard Pass To AJ Barner Seattle Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold passes to tightend AJ Barner for a 19-yard gain during Sunday's Week 7 matchup with the Kansas City...

OCTOBER 26 • SEAHAWKS.COM

Muted production in TNF loss Barner caught three of four passes for 16 yards during the Seahawks' 17-14 overtime loss to the Broncos on Thursday.

Impact Barner wasn't targeted by Sam Darnold until late in the third quarter, and he finished a distant fourth behind Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Rashid Shaheed and Cooper Kupp in both catches and receiving yards. Barner has played 90 percent or more of the Seahawks' offensive snaps in five of six games this season, but he's also caught more than three passes just once (Week 3 against the Commanders). He also doesn't have a touchdown to his name this season after finding the end zone six times during the 2025 regular season. The Seahawks will look to break their two-game losing streak in Week 7 on Sunday, Oct. 25 against the Chiefs, whose defense gives up the third-most fantasy points per game to tight ends this season.

OCTOBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

Turnovers keep piling up for the Seahawks, who are looking to rebound after losing 2 straight games

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OCTOBER 16 • Associated Press

Makes three catches in loss Barner caught three of five targets for 20 yards during Sunday's 32-29 loss versus the 49ers.

Impact Barner easily paced Seattle's tight ends in terms of offensive snaps (58) in Week 5, and his five targets represented his second best mark of the season so far. The majority of his targets continue to come underneath, however, and he's still looking for his first receiving touchdown of the campaign. The Seahawks will travel to take on Denver in Week 6.

OCTOBER 13 • ROTOWIRE

One catch in victory Barner caught one of three targets for 12 yards during Sunday's 30-23 win over the Chargers.

Impact Barner wasn't particularly busy in Week 4, garnering three or fewer targets for the third time this season. The tight end remains an unappealing fantasy option as the Seahawks' passing attack funnels through Jaxon Smith-Njigba, and the rest of Seattle's pass-catchers are just reaching for crumbs.

OCTOBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

Nine targets in loss Barner caught 5-of-9 targets for 69 yards in the Seahawks' 33-31 loss to the Commanders on Sunday.

Impact Barner saw an intense target share in Sunday's contest, picking up the slack for the Seahawks' offense. The Commanders' defense relentlessly prioritized Jaxon Smith-Njigba as the game developed, leaving Barner to see plenty of attention in a losing effort.

SEPTEMBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

Seahawks regroup after loss, look toward hosting the Chargers on Sunday

Turns out the defending Super Bowl champions have weaknesses after all

SEPTEMBER 29 • Associated Press

LISTEN: A.J. Barner With 32 Yard Pick Up From Sam Darnold Pass Seattle Seahawks tight end AJ Barner takes a tight end screen from quarterback Sam Darnold and makes his way through several Washington Comm...

SEPTEMBER 27 • SEAHAWKS.COM

AJ Barner Bounces Off Defenders For 32-Yard Gain Seattle Seahawks tight end AJ Barner takes a tight end screen from quarterback Sam Darnold and makes his way through several Washington Comm...

SEPTEMBER 27 • SEAHAWKS.COM

Rushing touchdown in win Barner caught his only target for eight yards while also adding a one-yard rushing touchdown during Sunday's 31-7 win over Arizona.

Impact Barner was on the field for 56 of the team's 70 total offensive snaps, but he left his mark on the game in the third quarter, punching the ball in from one yard out on a direct snap. The tight end has yet to find his stride as pass-catcher this season, reeling in all three of his targets for 21 yards over the team's first two games.

SEPTEMBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

Barn Yard! AJ Barner Charges Into The End Zone For A TD Seattle Seahawks tight end AJ Barner runs in a 1-yard touchdown late in the fourth quarter of Sunday's NFC West matchup against the Arizona...

SEPTEMBER 20 • SEAHAWKS.COM

LISTEN: AJ Barner Charges Into The Endzone For A 1 Yd Touchdown Seattle Seahawks tight end AJ Barner runs in a 1-yard touchdown late in the fourth quarter of Sunday's NFC West matchup against the Arizona...

SEPTEMBER 20 • SEAHAWKS.COM

Two catches in Week 1 win Barner caught both of his targets for 13 yards in Wednesday's 13-10 win over the Patriots.

Impact Barner was on the field for 44 of Seattle's 50 snaps on offense, so he remains firmly entrenched atop the tight end depth chart. He also had a short rushing gain from under center erased by an offensive offside penalty. Barner tied for second on the team in catches, as the Seahawks didn't get much production in the passing game from anyone other than Jaxson Smith-Njigba (eight catches for 122 yards and a touchdown) in a game that saw starting QB Sam Darnold (hip) exit in the first quarter. Darnold is expected to sit out Week 2 against the Cardinals, in which case Drew Lock would draw the start under center.

SEPTEMBER 10 • ROTOWIRE

Is AJ Barner playing today? Full injury update for Seahawks TE in Week 1 The Seattle Seahawks begin their 2026 season against the New England Patriots, but many fantasy football fans might be asking whether AJ Bar...

SEPTEMBER 9 • 12THMANRISING.COM

AJ Barner: "I'm Excited To Play My Brand Of Football" Seahawks tight end AJ Barner met with the media ahead of the Seahawks' season opener, addressing the offense's limited preseason snaps toget...

SEPTEMBER 5 • SEAHAWKS.COM

Status quo in Seattle's TE room Barner sits atop a Seahawks tight end depth chart that's unchanged from last season heading into the 2026 regular season, John Boyle of the team's official site reports.

Impact The Seahawks won the Super Bowl last season with a tight end room consisting of Barner, Eric Saubert, Elijah Arroyo and Nick Kallerup, so it's understandable that the team decided not to rock the boat at the position. Arroyo is Barner's primary competition for pass-catching opportunities, as the 2025 second-round pick enjoyed a productive 2026 preseason after a lackluster rookie regular season in which Arroyo posted just 179 receiving yards. Barner led the position group with 52 catches for 519 yards and six touchdown receptions on 68 targets during the 2025 regular season.

SEPTEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

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