Is Tyler Lockett Injured or Playing In Week 9? Should I Start Jaxon Smith-Njigba For Fantasy Football?

Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Tyler Lockett was limited in practice this week with a hamstring injury. Will that put Lockett's status for Sunday's game against the Baltimore Ravens in doubt?

If Lockett is unable to go, will Jaxon Smith-Njigba see an increase in usage for the Seahawks?

Read below for the latest injury update on Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Tyler Lockett.

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Is Tyler Lockett Playing In Week 9?

While he was limited during the week in practice, it appears that Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Tyler Lockett is good to go for the team's Week 9 contest against Baltimore.

Seattle removed Lockett from the team's final injury report, which indicates that he should be a full-go when the team plays the Ravens. Lockett may be slightly hampered still by the hamstring issue, but it's unlikely to cause much of a drop in his production this week.

Last week against the Browns, Lockett was targeted nine times, catching eight passes for 81 yards and a touchdown. He has 50-plus receiving yards in three of the last four games and should be viewed as a WR3 play on Sunday.

Should I Start Jaxon Smith-Njigba for Fantasy Football Week 9

If Lockett or D.K. Metcalf had missed this week's game, rookie wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba was likely going to be the biggest beneficiary, as he would have seen a fairly substantial increase in production.

That's not to say Smith-Njigba doesn't have upside this week. The former Ohio State wide receiver has scored touchdowns in back-to-back games, including catching three passes for 36 yards and a score in last week's game agains the Cleveland Browns.

The issue with Smith-Njigba is that he only has more than four touches in one game this season. His low volume gives him a rock-bottom floor in fantasy, though his touchdown upside makes him a potential WR4 option.

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