Seattle Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold has been declared out for Week 9 of the NFL season, according to a fantasy football injury alert. The absence of Darnold is expected to have ripple effects on the fantasy value of wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba and other Seahawks pass catchers.
The news comes as fantasy managers prepare lineups for the upcoming week. Darnold, who started for Seattle in a September matchup against the Washington Commanders, will miss the game, leaving the offense in the hands of a backup quarterback. This development could reduce Smith-Njigba's target share and overall production in fantasy formats.
