In the Rokhed NFL Dynasty league, the Seahawks proved that they were no mere seabirds, but rather a force to be reckoned with. Despite their 15th draft order, they managed to swoop in and secure an impressive draft grade of A+. With a projected record of 13-1-0, they are poised to dominate the competition and claim the coveted 1st place finish. Their projected points of 1881.57 show that they have a roster packed with talent, ready to take the league by storm. And let's not forget their schedule difficulty, which ranks 16th toughest out of the 20 teams. Looks like the Seahawks are ready to fly high and leave their opponents in the dust.
The Seahawks made some shrewd moves during the draft, proving that they have a keen eye for talent. Their best pick was Dalton Kincaid, who was drafted at 135, beating their ADP of 127. This player is set to achieve great things for the team and contribute to their success. However, not every pick was a winner. Their worst pick was Quentin Johnston, who was drafted at 115, higher than their ADP of 128. But hey, nobody's perfect, right? The Seahawks also showed some team loyalty by drafting four players from the same team: Mike Williams, Quentin Johnston, Derwin James Jr., and Donald Parham Jr.. It seems like they have faith in the chemistry and camaraderie of this group. With their impressive draft grade and projected finish, the Seahawks are ready to soar to new heights and make waves in the Rokhed NFL Dynasty league.
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Inside the Draft
Player Outlooks
- Round 1, Pick 15 - Bye 13
2023 Rank: 43 - 2022 Rank: 33
Jackson's 2022 was cut short by a Week 13 knee injury, limiting him to just 12 games. If his 11 complete games were prorated to a full season, he would have recorded almost 3,500 passing yards and 26 touchdowns. Despite his completion percentage (62.3) and yards per attempt (6.9) dropping compared to the previous few years, he still managed QB1-level fantasy production thanks to his exceptional running ability. Jackson's performance was hindered by arguably the worst wideout corps in the league, but the Ravens took steps to address this issue by signing Odell Beckham and then drafting Zay Flowers in the first round. A healthy season from Rashod Bateman, their 2021 first-round pick who missed six games with a Lisfranc injury, would also be significant. Tight end Mark Andrews is still the main target in the offense, with fellow TE Isaiah Likely providing an additional receiving threat. The most crucial change could be the switch in offensive scheme from Greg Roman's run-heavy playbook to a more pass-oriented one led by new OC Todd Monken. Jackson ended the uncertainty around his future by signing a five-year deal worth $135 million guaranteed in May. He is undoubtedly the best QB in the league when it comes to running, and a full season could see him reach 1,000 rushing yards even if he gets fewer designed carries under Monken.
- Round 2, Pick 35 - Bye 6
2023 Rank: 16 - 2022 Rank: 15
Not much went right for the Raiders in 2022, but Jacobs' season was one glaring exception. After a merely 'good' first three years to his NFL career, Jacobs went nuts and matched or set career highs in all of carries (340), rushing yardage (1,653), rushing touchdowns (12), yards per carry (4.9), targets (64) and receiving yardage (400) in 2022. Jacobs also logged a career high in snaps, his 783 in 2022 blazing past the previous high of 616 (2020). As much as coach Josh McDaniels struggled to run the Raiders in general, there does seem to be a solid link between the arrival of McDaniels (and Davante Adams) and this new level of production from Jacobs. McDaniels seems to have found a collection of playcalls that allows the two threats to play off of each other, keeping defenses off balance despite knowing either Jacobs or Adams will get the ball on most plays.
- Round 3, Pick 55 - Bye 7
2023 Rank: 63 - 2022 Rank: 190
Wilson came on as a rookie sensation in 2022, topping 1,100 receiving yards despite being held back by bottom-of-the-barrel QB play. His winning Offensive Rookie of the Year was a tremendous accomplishment. It was a common sight for Jets fans to watch Wilson breaking wide open, only for the quarterback to either overlook him or miss a wide open throw. Aaron Rodgers, even if coming off a down year, is a huge upgrade over the combination of Zach Wilson, Mike White and an aged Joe Flacco, putting Wilson in prime position to make the leap forward in Year 2. Though Wilson finished 15th in receiving yards as a rookie, he nabbed only four touchdowns, a clear product of New York's limited offensive execution. Wilson's four scores were the worst mark against any receiver in the league with more than 1,100 yards last season, and Wilson has a demonstrable ability to threaten in the red zone. In his final season at Ohio State, Wilson was on the receiving end of 12 touchdowns.
- Round 4, Pick 75 - Bye 9
2023 Rank: 67 - 2022 Rank: 863
Williams is racing to return to the field after his 2022 season cruelly ended with an ACL/LCL tear in Week 4, an injury that presumably led the Broncos to pursue Samaje Perine in free agency. Perine's contract is a modest one (two years, $7.5 million), so it's likely safe to assume that Broncos consider Perine a stopgap option until Williams is back to full strength. Once he's healthy Williams will likely be one of the main beneficiaries of the arrival of coach Sean Payton, who should prove to be a night-and-day improvement over the since-fired Nathaniel Hackett. Through 21 career games, Williams has run for 1,107 yards (4.4 YPC) and four touchdowns while adding 59 receptions for 392 yards and three touchdowns on 75 targets (78.7 percent catch rate, 5.2 yards per target). While those numbers don't jump off the page, they're pretty good, especially considering how bad the Denver offense was those two years. Perine should shift into a proper backup role once Williams' knee is ready to go, but it's tough to guess his specific timeline after Williams was a limited participant in May OTAs.
- Round 5, Pick 95 - Bye 7
2023 Rank: 2160 - 2022 Rank: 225
Back injuries are always concerning, and maybe even more so for Williams given the neck injury he suffered in his Clemson days, but the minor back fracture suffered by Williams in Week 18 appears to be a non-issue. More specifically, Williams said in June that the back had been fully recovered since the spring. So long as he's healthy, then Williams should plug back in to a high-volume role in one of the league's most enviable passing games. Williams' target rate rose significantly over the last two years, a span in which he averaged about 120 targets per 850 snaps after averaging only about 85 targets per 850 snaps in his first four seasons. If he can maintain that elevated target rate for a third year and stay healthy all season then 2023 could shape up to be a career year for Williams. There's a possible concern with the introduction of first-round pick Quentin Johnston, but Johnston is more of a downfield specialist than someone who can run the same intermediate routes as Williams. Rather than Williams' usage, Johnston should instead raid the comparatively inefficient targets that went to Joshua Palmer (107) and Gerald Everett (87).
- Round 6, Pick 115 - Bye 5
2023 Rank: 118 - 2022 Rank: -
While it remains to be seen how quickly and how well Johnston adapts to the NFL, the first-round pick out of TCU has a lot of positive indicators in his prospect profile, and the Chargers have an interest in making him look good after selecting him 21st overall in the 2023 draft. Keenan Allen and Mike Williams are both target hogs, and Joshua Palmer can't be entirely written off after drawing 107 targets in 2022, but Johnston offers something new and exciting that the Chargers badly lacked previously: a convincing downfield threat. Williams and especially Allen are less than threatening downfield, which is a waste when you consider how great of a downfield passer Justin Herbert is. Drafting Johnston shows the Chargers considered it a priority to unlock the downfield part of Herbert's game. Since Johnston runs different routes than Allen and Williams it should also mean the three can coexist as fantasy assets. Johnston isn't eligible for the kind of target rates Allen and Williams are likely to draw, but as the Chargers' main home run threat it's possible that he makes up for the target deficit by providing a better yards-per-target and touchdown rate.
- Round 7, Pick 135 - Bye 13
2023 Rank: 107 - 2022 Rank: -
Kincaid was selected as the No. 1 tight end off the board in the 2023 NFL Draft, No. 25 overall, by virtue of his pass-catching chops. Dawson Knox is already established as a red zone threat and capable blocker, and he's spent years building chemistry with Josh Allen, meaning it could be difficult for Kincaid to get a foothold out of the gate. Of course, the draft capital invested in Kincaid solidifies him as Buffalo's future, and though rookies at his position usually get off to a slow start, Kincaid is a rare talent. He could be capable of taking the field at the same times as Knox on occasion, by virtue of operating out of the slot, as long as he's able to get up to speed at the NFL level early. Buffalo's offense is high-octane enough to feed multiple mouths, but in the end, it's more likely that Kincaid emerges down the stretch than in the early weeks of the season.
- Round 8, Pick 155 - Bye 9
2023 Rank: 1112 - 2022 Rank: 78
Oluokun began his career more as a special teams ace rather than defensive stopper while in Atlanta. However, he has led the league in tackles in each of his two seasons with the Jaguars, posting 192 and 184 tackles, respectively. A bit more under the radar is his work in coverage, as he's broken up 11 combined passes across the last two campaigns. In addition to his statistical impact, Oluokun is a leader of the Jaguars' defense. He has served as a captain and also helped turn around the culture of the team after the departure of coach Urban Meyer. The linebacker is entering the final year of his deal with Jacksonville, but there's little reason to doubt that Oluokun will again be among the league's most productive inside linebackers.
- Round 9, Pick 175 - Bye 13
2023 Rank: 1210 - 2022 Rank: 90
Smith was dealt by the Bears just before the trade deadline last season after it became clear the sides wouldn't agree to terms on a long-term extension. He didn't take much time to acclimate to his new surroundings in Baltimore, as he managed 94 tackles, two sacks, three passes defended, and an interception across 10 games. Smith was rewarded with a five-year, $100 million contract extension in January, and will now be the long-term centerpiece of the Ravens' defense. After an offseason to learn the defense, Smith will officially become the leader of the unit and wear the green dot. While others around the league will have more gaudy sack totals, Smith has topped 160 tackles in consecutive seasons. We should expect more of the same in 2023, which makes him among the safest IDP selections available.
- Round 10, Pick 195 - Bye 5
2023 Rank: 503 - 2022 Rank: 179
Injuries continue to be an issue for James, who played only 14 games and 799 defensive snaps in 2022. However, when he's on the field there are few safeties who can match the production of the 17th overall pick in 2018. He's topped 100 tackles on three occasions, but more importantly, he has a knack for the big play. In addition to breaking up 13 passes in his rookie year, James has combined to tally 11 such plays in the last two years. He's also picked off four passes in that span while forcing five fumbles. With the addition of Erick Hendricks and the ongoing presence of Joey Bosa, the Chargers could prove to be a menace to opposing quarterbacks in 2023, but James' health will play a key role in that possibility.
- Round 11, Pick 215 - Bye 9
2023 Rank: 1553 - 2022 Rank: 202
- Round 12, Pick 235 - Bye 9
2023 Rank: 246 - 2022 Rank: 63
In 2021, Patterson played seven games for the Lions, missing just one kick. He maintained this impressive performance in 2022 by converting 30 out of 35 field goals and 36 out of 37 attempts on PATs while playing for the Jaguars. Although only attempting four FGs from 50-plus yards, he boasts career conversion rates of 87.8 percent and 97.3 percent on FGs and PATs, respectively. Despite his successes, the Jags decided to trade him to the Lions, as they preferred the experience of Brandon McManus. Patterson now has the opportunity to compete for a kicker position with John Parker Romo in Detroit. The victor may end up having fantasy value, kicking for a dome team that scored a lot of points last season.
- Round 13, Pick 255 - Bye 13
2023 Rank: 254 - 2022 Rank: 155
Fournette will no longer be in Tampa Bay. Although he had 3.5 yards per carry last year, which was his worst since 2018, the Bucs offensive line was terrible in scheme and run blocking. So his performance may not be indicative of how the 28 year old is actually playing. However, some of the blame may be on him, as he had a seventh-percentile broken-tackle rate and 25th-percentile yards after contact. With Tom Brady getting the ball out at a very quick rate, Fournette set career highs with 73 receptions, 523 yards, and three touchdowns. Overall, he had 1,191 scrimmage yards on 262 touches. But after posting at least 15 PPR points in four of his first six games, he only did so once in his last 10 games. If his landing spot is favorable, drafting him outside of the top-20 running backs makes sense. But he could enter the decline phase of his career quickly, so there is a definite risk.
- Round 14, Pick 275 - Bye 13
2023 Rank: 217 - 2022 Rank: 263
After playing only five games in his first season with Washington in 2021, Samuel stayed healthy last year and posted solid numbers as the No. 3 wideout behind Terry McLaurin and first-round rookie Jahan Dotson. Samuel saw significant usage on the ground to supplement his 64 catches, the second-highest total of his career, but his ceiling would appear to be firmly capped given his role in a middle-of-the-pack offense. There are reasons to think the unit as a whole could take a big step forward in 2023, however. Second-year quarterback Sam Howell takes the reins under new offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy, who brings a Super Bowl-winning scheme with him from Kansas City. Barring an injury to McLaurin or Dotson though, it's hard to see a path by which Samuel would get featured prominently.
DEF - Round 15, Pick 295 - Bye 5
2023 Rank: 231 - 2022 Rank: 51
The Bucs fell from their standing as a top defense last year. Their biggest issue was their inability to pressure, and they registered the seventh-fewest sacks in the league. Without consistent pressure, they were also in the bottom 10 in interceptions. Aside from the outside CBs, this defense won't likely see much improvement. Also, if their offense struggles with a new QB, the defense may be forced to spend more time than usual on the field, which could hurt their effectiveness. At best, they'll be a middling unit, but they could be a bottom quarter group as well.
- Round 16, Pick 315 - Bye 5
2023 Rank: 354 - 2022 Rank: -
Now in his fourth year at tight end after playing college wide receiver at Stetson, we're about at the point in Parham's career arc where we might start to seem like a more finished product. Parham has always been an intriguing athlete, boasting sub-4.7 speed at over 6-foot-8, so if his skill set catches up to his athletic tools, he could be a force on the field. Parham has been a good backup in the meantime, and he might have broken out already in 2022 if he hadn't had the season derailed by injury. Parham was only able to play 137 snaps in 2022 after playing 368 snaps the prior year, and he showed an improved target rate in 2022. It's a small sample, but it's encouraging that Parham drew 12 targets on those 137 snaps after drawing only 47 targets on the prior 588 snaps. While Gerald Everett appears locked in as the Chargers' starting tight end, Everett was not and has never been as efficient as Parham on a per-target basis.
- Round 17, Pick 335 - Bye 10
2023 Rank: 589 - 2022 Rank: 333
- Round 18, Pick 355 - Bye 7
2023 Rank: 576 - 2022 Rank: 181
Wilson has overcome the odds as a sixth-round pick in 2019 to become a key part of the Dallas secondary. The 28-year-old rebounded from an injury-marred 2021 campaign, topping 100 tackles for the first time in his four-year career last season. He possesses a versatile skillset, as he regularly gets to the quarterback on blitzes and tallied a career-best five sacks in 2022. He rounds out his profile with good coverage skills, making him an outstanding fit for coordinator Dan Quinn's defense. Wilson was rewarded with a three-year contract this offseason worth up to $24 million. If he can stay healthy, Wilson again should post excellent all-around production again in 2023.
- Round 19, Pick 375 - Bye 6
2023 Rank: 1108 - 2022 Rank: 480
Holcomb was just a fifth-round pick in the 2019 draft, but that didn't stop him from being immediately productive with the Commanders. Across four seasons with the team, he topped the century mark in tackles on two occasions. He was held back by lower-body injuries in the other two campaigns, which is a potential concern as heads to Pittsburgh in 2023 on a three-year deal. While his history suggests caution is warranted, Holcomb participated in OTAs with his new team and reported that he was playing at full strength. He projects to form a middle linebacker tandem with Elandon Roberts in the middle of the Steelers defense. Assuming he can hold up throughout the regular season, Holcomb is a strong bet for over 100 tackles and perhaps a couple of sacks and pass breakups.
- Round 20, Pick 395 - Bye 14
2023 Rank: 1851 - 2022 Rank: 284
- Round 21, Pick 415 - Bye 6
2023 Rank: 2351 - 2022 Rank: 1415
Austin topped 1,000 receiving yards his final two seasons at Memphis in 2020 and 2021. Unfortunately, the fourth-round pick suffered a foot injury during training camp last August and had to start his rookie year on injured reserve. Although he was able to return to practice by early October, he ultimately wasn't activated from IR and thus finished his rookie season without playing in a game. While he is anticipated to be fit for the 2023 season, he's unlikely to start training camp any higher than fourth or fifth on the depth chart after Allen Robinson joined the Steelers in the offseason. Austin faces a difficult path to fantasy relevance, competing for a spot at the end of the depth chart in an offense that isn't likely to have one of the better passing attacks in the league.
Team Forecast
Bye Week Points Lost
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Schedule by Opponent Points
Week-by-week schedule with each opponent's projected season points. This chart shows any difficult or easy stretches in the schedule.
