Barner's snap share surge and TE2 projection offer upside if Seattle increases passing volume.
Barner significantly increased his involvement in the Seattle offense in his second season. His snap share jumped from 45% in 2024 to 72% in 2025, and he posted 52 catches for 519 yards and six touchdowns (plus 10 rushing attempts for 14 yards and a touchdown). He added four catches for 54 yards and a touchdown in the Super Bowl. Barner had a 14.9% target share for a Seattle offense that ranked fourth-fewest in pass attempts. The Seahawks did not add notable pass catchers in the offseason, so if they increase pass attempts or Barner's target share rises, he could take another step forward. Jaxon Smith-Njigba had a 35.8% target share, so Barner's target share could rise while JSN's declines. JJ Zachariason rates Barner as a midrange to low-end TE2 for 2026.
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View AJ Barner 2026 fantasy football value pagePlayer profile with fantasy value, ADP, projections, news, and source-backed STACKED insightsA.J. Barner got significantly more involved in the Seattle offense in his second NFL season after a quiet rookie year. Barner's snap share increased from 45% in 2024 to 72% in 2025. He had 52 catches for 519 yards and six touchdowns last season after putting up 30-245-4 as a rookie. Barner also had 10 rushing attempts for 14 yards and a touchdown last year, and he had four catches for 54 yards and a touchdown in the Super Bowl. Barner had a 14.9% target share last season for a Seattle offense that had the fourth-fewest pass attempts in the league. The Seahawks didn't add any pass catchers of note in the offseason, so if they either throw more frequently in 2026 or Barner carves out a bigger target share, Barner could take another step forward. Consider Barner a midrange to low-end TE2 for 2026 fantasy drafts.
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- What did FantasyPros Articles say about AJ Barner?
- Barner significantly increased his involvement in the Seattle offense in his second season. His snap share jumped from 45% in 2024 to 72% in 2025, and he posted 52 catches for 519 yards and six touchdowns (plus 10 rushing attempts for 14 yards and a touchdown). He added four catches for 54 yards and a touchdown in the Super Bowl. Barner had a 14.9% target share for a Seattle offense that ranked fourth-fewest in pass attempts. The Seahawks did not add notable pass catchers in the offseason, so if they increase pass attempts or Barner's target share rises, he could take another step forward. Jaxon Smith-Njigba had a 35.8% target share, so Barner's target share could rise while JSN's declines. JJ Zachariason rates Barner as a midrange to low-end TE2 for 2026.
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- STACKED tags this as a positive fantasy football signal for AJ Barner (TE SEA). Barner's snap share surge and TE2 projection offer upside if Seattle increases passing volume.
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- AJ Barner's complete 2026 fantasy football outlook — projections, ADP movement across every platform, injury context, and all source-backed STACKED insights — is on their STACKED player profile.