Week 14 at Jacksonville Jaguars
Jimmy Graham now has a four-game touchdown streak and despite a shaky ankle, will be on the field to try to extend that streak on Sunday. Graham's numbers with the exception of the scores have been average in recent weeks, but he could have a big week considering how tough Jacksonville is on wide receivers.
They are also tough on tight ends, ranking fourth in aFPA to the position. But we think QB Russell Wilson will target Graham during tough times. Start the Seahawks tight end as a top-five fantasy tight end for Week 14.
Week 13 vs. Philadelphia Eagles
Jimmy Graham now has 6 touchdowns in his last five games after catching another one against the 49eers. He has been fantasy gold for that factor alone. His targets remain high and he is healthy which is a major factor. The only negative is he isn't making plays downfield, but that's irrelevant if he is scoring TDs.
Graham will face the Eagles this week, who are ranked 11th in aFPA to tight ends. But he has been very consistent all year long so start him as a top-five fantasy tight end for Week 13.
Week 12 at San Francisco 49ers
Jimmy Graham did not practice earlier in the week and is listed a questionable. We do expect him to play and he is playing well. He had a team-high 11 targets last week which produced 7 receptions, including a touchdown.
Graham has a tough matchup against a Niners defense ranked fourth in aFPA to tight ends. He had only 1 catch for 1 yard in their first meeting back in September. Even with those facts, he is still a great play for Week 12 as a solid TE1.
Week 11 vs. Atlanta Falcons
Jimmy Graham caught 6 passes for only 29 yards but two were for touchdowns. He remains a mismatch in the red zone for many defenses and that was the case last week. Graham now has 6 touchdowns over his last five games.
It won't be easy Monday night for Graham as the Falcons are his next opponent. They are ranked sixth in aFPA to tight ends. Still, Graham is always a good play. Start him as a solid TE1 for Week 11.
Week 10 at Arizona Cardinals
Jimmy Graham had 5 receptions for 59 yards last week and is consistently the second-most targeted Seahawk after Doug Baldwin. He is nursing a sore ankle but should play on Thursday night against Arizona.
The Cardinals are pretty good against opposing tight ends, ranking sixth in aFPA versus the position. Graham still poses a threat to any opponent, although he had average numbers in the two games last season against the Cards.
He is still a great play for Week 10 and should be started as a solid TE1 this week.
Week 9 vs. Washington
Jimmy Graham recorded 4 receptions for only 39 yards but 2 of those receptions were touchdowns. Graham now has 4 touchdowns in his last three games and he is heating up in the red zone.
Seattle faces Washington who has struggled against opposing tight ends as they are ranked 26th in aFPA to tight ends. Graham continues to rate as a TE1 and is a top-five fantasy tight end for Week 9.
Week 8 vs. Houston Texans
Jimmy Graham has heated up as has the Seattle passing game. The two are definitely related as Graham has 2 touchdowns in his last two games. His overall numbers rank fairly high for tight ends league-wise, although, they don't put him in that elite category he had been in for years.
The Texans rank 13th in aFPA to tight ends, so no advantage either way with the matchup. Graham will remain a solid TE1 for Week 8 and should be started in all leagues and formats.
Week 7 at New York Giants
Jimmy Graham scored his first touchdown of the season before the bye week and he also had 8 targets, which was his second-highest total of the season. Graham hasn't put up great numbers each week, but he has been consistently involved in the Seahawks' offense.
Graham has a great matchup this week against the Giants, who are ranked 30th in aFPA vs. tight ends. That helps raise his value to a solid TE1 for Week 7. Start him in all leagues and formats.
Week 5 at Los Angeles Rams
Jimmy Graham was the most targeted Seattle receiver in Week 4 (6), and he ended up with 4 receptions for 61 yards. He still doesn't have a touchdown this season, but that could change.
Graham is still very much a factor in the Seahawks offense and he faces a Rams defense this week ranked 21st in aFPA to tight ends, so this is a good matchup for the veteran tight end. Start him as a top-5 fantasy tight end in Week 5.
Week 4 vs. Indianapolis Colts
Despite not practicing last week, Jimmy Graham had his best game of the season with 11 targets, 7 receptions, and 72 yards. Considering he only had 9 receiving yards the first two games, this had to be a relief to Graham owners.
He still isn't healthy (ankle) and won't practice this week, but as we saw in Week 3, that really didn't matter. Graham has a decent matchup against the Colts in Week 4, so as long as he is in the lineup, start him as a solid TE1 on Sunday.
