Should I Drop Tyler Lockett? Week 16 Fantasy Football Outlook

With fortunate fantasy managers in the thick of their league's playoffs, every roster decision will be crucial over the next couple of weeks.

Seattle wide receiver Tyler Lockett was injured in Seattle's Week 15 loss to the San Francisco 49ers and his outlook for the remainder of the regular season is murky at best.

With the clock ticking down on the fantasy football playoffs and Lockett's injury situation, is it time to drop him from fantasy rosters?

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What Has Tyler Lockett Done This Season?

Despite Russell Wilson's departure from Seattle, veteran Seahawks wide receiver Tyler Lockett has outperformed expectations in 2022. Lockett has totaled 964 yards and eight TDs on 78 catches this season.

While many analysts projected a dip in Lockett's production in the absence of Wilson, he has developed a nice rapport with Seattle's Geno Smith and currently stands as the overall fantasy WR9 in standard scoring formats.

Unfortunately, Lockett was injured during Seattle's Week 15 loss to the San Francisco 49ers. He suffered a broken finger against the Niners and has already undergone surgery.

Can I Drop Tyler Lockett in Fantasy Football?

Fantasy managers that were able to draft Lockett on the cheap this year have received a huge return on their investment. The veteran has surpassed almost all fantasy expectations in 2022 and has likely helped many GMs reach their playoffs.

Dropping Lockett may seem like a drastic measure for fantasy managers, but it is all about the playoffs at this point. He has already been all but ruled out for a Week 16 clash with the Kansas City Chiefs, while there is serious doubt surrounding his availability for a Week 17 matchup with the New York Jets.

Those with room on their bench can take a wait-and-see approach, but if fantasy GMs feel they can improve their chances of advancing in their league's playoffs by moving on from Lockett, they can cut him loose. Seattle's Marquise Goodwin will be the most likely candidate to soak up some of Lockett's workload.

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