NeutralProjectionTue, July 28, 2026
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Barner's 87.5% short-yardage conversion rate offers TD upside if Arroyo doesn't cut in.

AJ BarnerTESEA

Ranked TE27 with potential touchdown upside; Barner was the NFL's best short-yardage rusher in terms of first-down percentage on 3rd/4th down carries with three or fewer yards to go (87.5%). The source suggests Barner could spike in the touchdown department on a Seahawks team that could be forced to throw more often, but the return of Elijah Arroyo could also make this a rotation.

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Barner was the NFL's best short-yardage *rusher* in terms of first down percentage on 3rd/4th down carries with three or fewer yards to go (87.5%)... Maybe Barner spikes in the touchdown department on a Seahawks team that could be forced to throw the ball more often, but the return of Elijah Arroyo could also make this more of a rotation.
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Ranked TE27 with potential touchdown upside; Barner was the NFL's best short-yardage rusher in terms of first-down percentage on 3rd/4th down carries with three or fewer yards to go (87.5%). The source suggests Barner could spike in the touchdown department on a Seahawks team that could be forced to throw more often, but the return of Elijah Arroyo could also make this a rotation.
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STACKED tags this as a neutral fantasy football signal for AJ Barner (TE SEA). Barner's 87.5% short-yardage conversion rate offers TD upside if Arroyo doesn't cut in.
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