Hard to believe, but last week against the Los Angeles Rams was the first game of the 2016 season in which Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Tyler Lockett hauled in a touchdown pass. After catching six last year, Lockett has struggled to repeat the same success in 2016.
Fantasy football start/sit advice, Week 16: Tyler Lockett hoping for another impressive day
The Seahawks’ wide receiver gets to face a Cardinals defense that has played poorly against his position group in recent weeks. We explore the fantasy implications.
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But last Thursday, the receiver had himself an impressive game with seven catches for 130 yards and one touchdown.
Fantasy Impact: Since Lockett now has one touchdown reception this season, why not catch another one when he and the Seahawks match up with the Arizona Cardinals on Saturday?
In 2016, the Cardinals are giving up the eighth-most fantasy points per game to opposing wide receivers. In their last four games, Arizona’s defense has allowed the position group to score a total of seven touchdowns.
Most of these touchdowns have been caught by smaller, speedy receivers like Lockett. Making the Seattle receiver an even more enticing starting option for fantasy owners this week.
