Week 12 vs Steelers
Jimmy Graham was only targeted three times last week and caught three passes for 39 yards. He has not scored a touchdown since Week 3, so Graham continues to struggle in the Seahawks offense. He will face Pittsburgh, who is 16th in aFPA to tight ends so there is no matchup advantage either way. Graham is still one of the more dangerous tight ends in the NFL, even though he is not putting up numbers like he did in New Orleans. Keep him in your starting lineup as a low-end TE1 for Week 12.
Week 11 vs San Francisco
The targets were strong for Jimmy Graham (8) last week, especially in the red zone. But he still only ended up with three catches for 41 yards -- way under what we expect from Graham on a weekly basis.
The matchup is decent this week, so maybe some of those targets can turn into catches and touchdowns. The Seahawks have made an effort to get the ball to Graham as he has averaged 9 targets over the past four games. He averaged just above 5 the first five games. Start Graham in all leagues and formats as a solid TE1 for Week 11.
Week 10 vs Cardinals
Jimmy Graham had his second double-digit target total of the season in the last game which is what you want to see from the Seattle offense. The touchdowns are still not there, only two on the season, but hopefully we are seeing progress with Graham being more involved with the offense.
This is not a great matchup for Graham against Arizona who is 1st in aFPA to tight ends. That knocks him down to a low-end TE1 rating for Week 10. He should still be a starter, but will have a tough time putting up elite numbers.
Week 8 at Dallas
After a great game in Week 6, Jimmy Graham came back down to earth last week with only five targets and two catches. It has been a mystery why the Seahawks have not found a consistent way to get him the ball, considering QB Russell Wilson has struggled in the passing game and red zone.
Graham is still one of the best tight ends in the NFL and we know what he is capable of, but it still has not translated into fantasy numbers. Start Graham as a solid TE1 for Week 8 against Dallas and hope he returns to his Week 6 form.
Week 7 at San Francisco
Well, there he is. Jimmy Graham finally showed up on the fantasy tight end list as one of the best performers of Week 6. He was targeted 12 times and caught eight passes for 140 yards - all season highs. He didn't score, but his owners can now hope this is how Seattle will use Graham moving forward.
The matchup for Week 7 is a good one with the 49ers 27th in aFPA to tight ends. Graham is a top-5 fantasy tight end and should be started in all formats against San Francisco.
Week 6 vs Carolina
Jimmy Graham had to cringe Thursday night watching tight end Ben Watson have a career-night for his old team the Saints. Graham is just not getting that type of love in Seattle. Three catches for 30 yards is very average, and we are not used to that in Graham. Although he should be in your starting lineup against Carolina this week, it is not as one of the top-5 tight ends, but as a solid TE1.
Week 5 at Cincinnati
After a breakthrough Week 3 performance for Jimmy Graham, Week 4 was nothing to write home about. Four catches for 29 yards isn't what we are used to, although we have seen those type of numbers three of the four weeks.
QB Russell Wilson only threw 26 passes last week, so that limits what the receivers can do and that's fine with Seattle. They don't want 40 passes by Wilson, which was commonplace for Graham's last QB Drew Brees. Still, Graham is a stud and can have a big game at anytime, which is why he still a top 5 tight end this week against Cincinnati, who actually is very good against opposing tight ends (3rd in aFPA). Start Graham in all formats.
Week 4 vs Detroit
What you got from Jimmy Graham last week is what you will probably get most weeks, and that's not a bad thing. If you are expecting Saints numbers, you are not realistic. Seattle has a different type of offense.
Graham was targeted eight times and scored his second touchdown of the season. He is in Russell Wilson's sight line, so he will be used. This week is a good matchup as the Lions have been one of the worst teams against opponents tight ends. Start Graham in all leagues and formats.
Week 3 vs Chicago
How can Jimmy Graham only be targeted twice in a game? That's the answer Seahawks fans want to know (and Graham's fantasy owners as well). After targeted Graham just twice last week, Pete Carroll has to find a way to get his big offseason acquisition the ball.
Graham is a gigantic weapon and can put up good numbers on a weekly basis. We think last week was a fluke and we will see at least eight targets and some red zone chances for Graham this week. He has a very good matchup against the Bears, so start Graham in all leagues and formats as a top-5 fantasy tight end.
Week 2 at Green Bay
Week 1 was a good start for Jimmy Graham in his Seahawks debut. He was targeted 8 times, caught six passes and more importantly, had a red zone touchdown (which is why they traded for him in the first place).
Graham will always create matchup problems, no matter what uniform he wears. The Packers will have some issues Sunday night with him. Start him in all leagues as a top-5 fantasy tight end for Week 2.
