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Seattle didn't play a game this week, but that did not save the team from dropping in Sportsnaut's newest batch of power rankings.
The Cardinals, Seahawks and Rams were all idle. They had their byes.
Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels could be forced to miss more time as he recovers from a hamstring injury.
The Seahawks were really hoping for a Byron Murphy breakout. He's obliged. He's been the fourth-best defender per PFF grades, and he's done it on the back of really excellent pass-rushing (78.3 grade). He's been a well-rounded player, but he's also pressuring the quarterback like so few others across the entire NFL.
The Athletic proposed three targets for the Seattle Seahawks to upgrade one of their biggest roster weaknesses at the NFL trade deadline.
Week 9 NFL power rankings change with Texans, Ravens, Dolphins, Jets wins, Titans, Saints, Browns, Giants, Bengals, Cowboys, Vikings, Falcons losses.
Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba was fined by the NFL for his actions during Monday's win vs. the Houston Texans.
Smith-Njigba was also fined for unsportsmanlike conduct after dunking the ball in a touchdown celebration earlier in the game.
Now, Lockett is signing with the Las Vegas Raiders, according to NFL Network's Tom Pelissero. It's a chance for Lockett to catch passes from one of his former Seattle QBs, Geno Smith, and his coach, Pete Carroll. Lockett is 33 years old now and certainly past his prime, but he can definitely be a contributor.