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PositiveRoleOct 30, 2026
Wide receiver Tory Horton is expected to see increased offensive snaps and special teams opportunities as the Seahawks lean on him to fill the void left by the likely absence of Rashid Shaheed on Monday night.PositiveBreakoutOct 26, 2026
Tory Horton has a big opportunity ahead with Rashid Shaheed out; Horton can produce on offense in ways Shaheed hasn't while maintaining the special teams threat Shaheed possesses. Horton had a good kick return in the third quarter and is a potent returner in his own right.NegativeUsageOct 26, 2026
Horton was unable to reel in a third-down pass from Sam Darnold in Seattle's opening drive, and later provided a big kick return to near midfield in the second half.NegativeUsageOct 23, 2026
Horton caught an 11-yard slant in the simulation to move the Seahawks to the Chiefs' 18-yard line with five minutes remaining in the fourth quarter.NegativeUsageOct 21, 2026
Horton has been used on punt gunner duties sporadically this season; last week against the Broncos he and Irv Charles were gunners, and Seattle has only allowed 11 punt return yards all season, best in the NFL.NegativeUsageOct 21, 2026
On a third-down play, Horton's route was near the first-down marker as part of a route concept that didn't appear to create an obvious advantage; the design relied on receivers converging on similar areas rather than forcing defenders to cover different zones. On another play, Darnold put the ball well behind Horton despite Horton running a good route, with the pass ending up much closer to Denver's defenders than it should have. On third-and-one, Horton had space created for him when JSN's route drew two defenders, and Darnold had enough time to complete an easy pass to him, but instead Darnold held the ball long enough for Horton to abandon the route, ending in an interception.PositiveBreakoutOct 20, 2026
Tory Horton's last eight catches show strong production: first down, touchdown, 6 yards, touchdown, first down, first down, first down, touchdown. However, he was not targeted in Week 6 against the 49ers, suggesting inconsistent usage despite his recent efficiency and potential as a breakout option.NegativeValueOct 19, 2026
Horton is 0% rostered and listed as a deep stash.NegativeRoleOct 16, 2026
Second-year receiver Horton took many of Shaheed's snaps on both offense and special teams following Shaheed's injury; Horton had a 13-yard punt return and caught a 13-yard pass on 3rd & 8, though Darnold was off target on several other pass attempts in his direction.PositiveRoleOct 16, 2026
Horton has not justified a high target share and the source believes he has some culpability on the first interception, contributing to Seattle's wide receiver struggles outside of Jaxon Smith-Njigba.NegativeUsageOct 16, 2026
Tory Horton was the intended receiver on Sam Darnold's interception by Kris Abrams-Draine on third-and-1 inside Denver's 40-yard line late in regulation.NegativeInjuryOct 15, 2026
Tory Horton is noted as requiring 'continued health and re-acclimation,' indicating he is working his way back from injury or absence and the Seahawks are monitoring his recovery and integration into the offense.PositiveRoleOct 15, 2026
Horton has seen limited opportunities but the source identifies him as a potential option Seattle should target more against Denver's depleted secondary. With cornerback Patrick Surtain II and safety Talanoa Hufanga out, and Riley Moss questionable, Denver's secondary depth is compromised. The source argues Horton should be part of a more balanced passing approach to spread the defense and reduce reliance on Jaxon Smith-Njigba.NegativeProjectionOct 13, 2026
Career efficiency is strong—six touchdowns on just 17 catches—but production is heavily concentrated in two games against the Washington Commanders; the two games prior to last year's Commanders game saw him shut out completely. He was not a high target guy before the Rashid Shaheed trade and is even less so afterward, limiting his upside despite efficient outcomes when targeted.NegativeUsageOct 13, 2026
Played only 11 snaps against the San Francisco 49ers, with just three of those on pass plays; ran only two routes all game (one was a screen to Emanuel Wilson). Lost kickoff return duties to Velus Jones Jr., playing zero special teams snaps while Jones took over as the other returner alongside Rashid Shaheed. The source expresses shock at Horton's minimal role despite Rashid Shaheed being a minimal factor on offense.PositiveRoleOct 12, 2026
Tory Horton is identified as an underutilized receiving option in the Seahawks offense. The source states "Please throw the ball to Tory Horton," indicating that offensive coordinator Brian Fleury needs to involve Horton more in the passing game to diversify the offense beyond Jaxon Smith-Njigba.PositiveRoleOct 9, 2026
Tory Horton scored his first touchdown of the season on a play where Sam Darnold checked into a pass from a run look on third-and-short, utilizing an under-center formation. The source highlights this as an example of the rare opportunities Darnold gets to use play-action and heavy personnel on third down, noting that such opportunities won't come often when the Seahawks are consistently in third-and-long situations. This suggests Horton's scoring opportunity came from a structural advantage (under-center look with extra protection) that the Seahawks rarely employ on third down.NegativeRoleOct 8, 2026
Horton was left one-on-one against the Chargers' defense on a play where the source notes excellent call-making by the offense; Horton should have had two options (a slant against off coverage and a fade if the defender played press), resulting in a quick pass and TD.NegativeUsageOct 5, 2026
Horton's snap count and offensive snap percentage have declined each of the past two weeks despite fan calls for increased involvement. Week 2: 22 snaps (31.4% of offensive snaps); Week 3: 15 snaps (22.4%); Week 4: 10 snaps (16.7%). The decline suggests the coaching staff prioritizes other receivers, likely due to wide receiver being one of the slowest-developing positions in the NFL given the complexity of NFL route trees compared to college systems.NegativeSleeperOct 5, 2026
Tory Horton is listed as a deep stash at 0% rostered, indicating consideration for deep-league roster spots.NegativeRoleOct 5, 2026
Tory Horton is listed as a deep stash option at 0% rostered for Week 5.PositiveRoleOct 5, 2026
Horton was confirmed to exist and deserves targets, scoring on an easy slant when everyone was expecting run at the culmination of the Seahawks' exquisite eight-play, 68-yard touchdown drive out of halftime.PositiveBreakoutOct 5, 2026
Caught another TD today and appears to be a much bigger weapon than current usage suggests; Derick Hall believes he could be significantly more impactful given the attention that JSN, Shaheed, and Cooper Kupp receive, and expects him to become a bigger part of the offense as the season progresses.PositiveRoleOct 5, 2026
Horton scored his first TD since last year's Commanders game on a smooth slant on a Sam Darnold check at the line. Though it was his only catch and target, the source expresses hope to see more of Horton in the offense as weeks progress.PositiveUsageOct 4, 2026
Horton scored his first touchdown of the season on a slant play in the red zone during the second half, indicating early-season offensive involvement and scoring opportunity.PositiveBreakoutOct 2, 2026
Tory Horton missed half of last season with an injury and barely played the first two weeks but had 3 catches for 48 yards against the Commanders. With Rashid Shaheed struggling for targets and effectiveness, Horton may build off last week and showcase more of what made him a fifth-round steal of a receiver. He can also return kicks and housed a 95-yard punt for a touchdown last season.PositiveBreakoutOct 1, 2026
When healthy, Horton has looked absolutely fantastic according to the source. Despite limited snaps in his second game back from injury, he recorded three catches for 48 yards, demonstrating efficiency and upside. The source advocates for feeding him the ball and developing a larger role for the young receiver.NegativeRoleSep 29, 2026
Horton continues working his way back into the offense with limited snap counts in Week 3; his snap share bears watching in coming weeks as he ramps up from injury recovery.NegativeValueSep 28, 2026
Horton is listed as a deep stash at 0% rostered on the Week 4 waiver wire.NegativeValueSep 28, 2026
0% rostered; listed as a deep stash.PositiveRoleSep 28, 2026
Horton hauled in a 20-yard reception during a long non-touchdown drive and returned the final kick in relief of Shaheed. The source notes 'it's good to see Horton suit up and look effective right away' and warns that he's going to steal WR3 targets, which will lead to grumbling about Shaheed's contract and the decision to keep him over Walker.PositiveUsageSep 27, 2026
Horton had three grabs for 48 yards in a game where the Seahawks got their non-JSN targets involved much more than in the previous two weeks. The source notes this was very welcome to see and that Horton immediately outperformed Rashid Shaheed when he got extended snaps for the first time this season.PositiveUsageSep 27, 2026
Horton was among the receivers Darnold was dealing to for big gains in the second half, contributing to Seattle's offensive production.PositiveBreakoutSep 26, 2026
Horton was relatively quiet in his first game but has already shown he can hurt Washington, catching four passes for 48 yards and two touchdowns in Seattle's 38-14 win over the Commanders last season. With JSN drawing defensive attention, Horton should have opportunities to capitalize on favorable matchups in Week 3.PositiveMatchupSep 26, 2026
Seahawks wide receiver Tory Horton's performance against the Commanders during the 2025 season may be etched into the memory of many Washington fans, suggesting he had a strong game or games against them previously.PositiveMatchupSep 25, 2026
Tory Horton's performance against the Commanders during the 2025 season may be etched into the memory of many Washington fans, indicating he had a strong game against them previously.PositiveRoleSep 21, 2026
Tory Horton got some snaps in the game against Arizona and will be worked in even more in the coming weeks. The source suggests he will provide explosive potential on his side of the ball as the Seahawks continue to develop their roster.NegativeUsageSep 21, 2026
Tory Horton caught a touchdown pass for the Seahawks in their Week 2 blowout victory over the Arizona Cardinals, contributing to Seattle's dominant 31-7 road win.PositiveDepth ChartSep 19, 2026
Seahawks defensive back Tory Horton will make his 2026 debut against the Arizona Cardinals in Week 2.PositiveInjurySep 18, 2026
Horton practiced fully for the second consecutive day and is on track to make his season debut in Week 2 against Arizona.PositiveRoleSep 17, 2026
Second-year wideout Tory Horton was a full participant in Wednesday practice ahead of the Seahawks-Cardinals game, marking his first practice participation since Week 9 of last season when he suffered a tibia fracture. Horton missed the 2026 opener with a hamstring injury sustained in training camp but is now expected to add speed to the Seahawks offense, which will be led by backup quarterback Drew Lock due to starting QB Sam Darnold's glute injury.NegativeInjurySep 9, 2026
Wide receiver Tory Horton is among the Seahawks' inactives for the season opener due to a hamstring injury.NegativeInjurySep 9, 2026
Second-year wide receiver out due to a hamstring injury suffered in training camp; he missed the back-end of last season with a cracked tibia, creating durability concerns.NegativeMatchupSep 9, 2026
Tory Horton is a return man for Seattle who might spell Rashid Shaheed on kickoffs and found the end zone running back kicks in 2025. The source identifies limiting him as a critical special teams X-factor for the Patriots, noting that the Seahawks are fielding one of the best special teams units in all of football.PositiveRoleSep 9, 2026
Tory Horton is capable of breaking big plays as a kickoff returner for the Seahawks, contributing to Seattle's special teams advantage over the Patriots; the source identifies the Seahawks' kick return game as a key edge in the special teams matchup.NegativeInjurySep 9, 2026
Wide receiver Tory Horton (hamstring) was limited in practice all week and has been listed as questionable for Week 1.NegativeInjurySep 8, 2026
The source reports that Seahawks dynamic kick returner and wide receiver Tory Horton has remained limited with a hamstring injury and is designated as questionable for Wednesday night's season opener.NegativeInjurySep 8, 2026
Second-year wide receiver listed as questionable with hamstring injury; head coach Mike Macdonald said he'd miss a 'period of time' on August 21, but Horton practiced in limited capacity all week and appears on track for early season return, possibly as soon as Week 1.NegativeInjurySep 8, 2026
Receiver Rory Horton is questionable for Wednesday's season opener after being listed as limited in practice with a hamstring injury.PositiveUsageSep 8, 2026
Scored a touchdown in Week 3 vs. New Orleans Saints ('house call') and dominated Dan Quinn's defense in Week 9 at Washington Commanders in a 14-0 Seahawks victory.NegativeInjurySep 7, 2026
Seahawks second-year wideout Tory Horton remained a limited participant Monday with a hamstring injury; head coach Mike Macdonald indicated on August 21 that Horton would be sidelined for 'a period of time,' and although his return to practice is encouraging, it remains unlikely he will suit up against the Patriots on Wednesday; his offseason has been plagued with injuries, causing him to miss parts of OTAs, numerous training camp practices, and the entire preseason.NegativeInjurySep 7, 2026
Wide receiver Tory Horton remained limited in practice with a hamstring injury, creating uncertainty around his availability for the season opener.NegativeInjurySep 7, 2026
The Seahawks wide receiver participated in limited capacity on Monday while managing a hamstring injury ahead of the season opener.NegativeInjurySep 7, 2026
Seahawks receiver Tory Horton was a limited participant in practice on Sunday due to a hamstring injury.NegativeInjurySep 6, 2026
Horton has been dealing with a hamstring injury and was limited in Sunday's practice. He did not play in preseason and missed several practices during that span, indicating ongoing recovery concerns heading into Week 1.NegativeInjurySep 6, 2026
Wide receiver Tory Horton participated in limited capacity during Sunday's practice for the Seahawks due to a hamstring injury.PositiveRoleSep 2, 2026
Return specialist who delivered electric and vintage performances on the way to a championship; the source references a key blocked punt return touchdown against the Saints where linebacker Chazz Surratt threw a key block on Horton's return.PositiveInjurySep 1, 2026
Tory Horton is expected to be available for Week 1 of the 2026 season, suggesting he has recovered from injury or is on track to be healthy for the Seahawks' opening game against New England.PositiveDepth ChartAug 29, 2026
Horton is projected to make the Seahawks' 53-man roster as the WR4; his injury is not expected to be long-term, so the source considers him good for Week 1.NegativeInjuryAug 27, 2026
Seahawks WR Tory Horton's injury is not a long-term concern, per head coach Mike Macdonald. The source indicates this is a minor or short-term issue that should not impact his availability going forward.NegativeDepth ChartAug 26, 2026
The source raises the question of whether the Seahawks will put Tory Horton on injured reserve before the season, suggesting roster uncertainty around the player heading into the final week of preseason.PositiveDepth ChartAug 25, 2026
Wide receiver projected to make the 53-man roster as one of five receivers on the Seahawks.NegativeProjectionAug 24, 2026
Ranked 237th overall in DraftKings 2026 best ball rankings with a best ball score of 228.51.NegativeRoleAug 23, 2026
Horton remains out, leaving Seattle thin at receiver even if starters played against the Titans, which impacts the depth chart and opportunity for other receivers.NegativeInjuryAug 22, 2026
Dealing with an injury that will cause him to be 'out for a period of time,' further thinning the Seahawks wide receiver room at the top of the pecking order.NegativeInjuryAug 22, 2026
Tory Horton, a second-year Seahawks wideout, has taken a step back in his recovery to full-time action and is sidelined for a period of time with an undisclosed injury. He has been out for the past week and the source indicates his return timeline is uncertain.NegativeInjuryAug 21, 2026
Second-year Seahawks receiver Tory Horton, who recovered from a season-ending cracked tibia to participate in most training camp practices, will be out for an unspecified period of time. Head coach Mike Macdonald declined to disclose the reason—whether injury or personal matter—saying only 'He's going to be out for a period of time.' Horton missed the preseason opener against Dallas and will miss Sunday's game at Tennessee. The timeline remains vague, ranging from days to weeks.PositiveDepth ChartAug 21, 2026
Tory Horton will compete for backup receiver positioning on Seattle's depth chart following Jake Bobo's long-term knee injury. Horton, along with Cody White and sixth-round rookie Emmanuel Henderson Jr., will jockey for the vacated depth chart spots.NegativeInjuryAug 18, 2026
Second-year wide receiver missed Monday's Seahawks practice at VMAC; head coach Mike Macdonald stated 'Tory's working through some things' without specifics. Horton missed the back-half of last season with a cracked tibia and did not play in Saturday's preseason game versus Dallas Cowboys. He has had consecutive seasons end prematurely due to leg injuries dating back to his final season at Colorado State. However, his training camp had been encouraging prior to this absence; he participated in Day 1 of training camp after offseason surgery and had only missed one other practice since late July, suggesting the team may be exercising caution rather than dealing with a serious setback.PositiveDepth ChartAug 16, 2026
Horton is projected as one of six wide receivers on the Seahawks' 53-man roster, securing a roster spot among the team's top receiving options.PositiveRoleAug 15, 2026
Wide receiver who looked good at times during the in-stadium scrimmage/practice and may have a bigger role in the Seahawks' passing game.NegativeDepth ChartAug 15, 2026
Horton is assumed to be locked in as one of the top five receivers on the Seahawks roster, with the depth chart question centering on who fills the sixth wide receiver spot behind him, Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Rashid Shaheed, Cooper Kupp, and Jake Bobo.PositiveRoleAug 14, 2026
Las Vegas Raiders Bryan Walters views Horton as "ready to pick up where he left off" prior to last year's season-ending injury, describing him as looking "fast" and "ready" at practice.NegativeUsageAug 9, 2026
Horton was targeted on a dig route by Drew Lock during second-team offense reps at Football Fest, though Lock stared him down and threw an interception to Rodney Thomas II.NegativeRoleAug 8, 2026
Tory Horton is listed as a secondary contributor to the Seahawks' WR room, though his availability is health dependent, creating uncertainty around his role in the receiving corps.NegativeRoleAug 8, 2026
The source projects Horton as WR4 in the receiver hierarchy, noting he is still developing the ability to play through the catch point; he has had plays where the ball was jarred loose at contact. Having Kupp and Rashid Shaheed as 2a/2b receivers takes pressure off Horton to be considered a possible WR2.PositiveRoleAug 8, 2026
A healthy Tory Horton is positioned as an exciting x-factor for the Seahawks offense in 2026, with potential to contribute more as the team's weapons gel.PositiveDepth ChartAug 6, 2026
Tory Horton is locked in as one of the top five wide receivers on the Seahawks roster, alongside Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Rashid Shaheed, Cooper Kupp, and Jake Bobo. The sixth wide receiver spot will be a competitive battle through the end of preseason.PositiveInjuryAug 5, 2026
Tory Horton is ramping up nicely in his return from a cracked tibia that ended his rookie season in November; he had one maintenance day in the first week of camp and has since stacked consecutive practice days, getting work in with Sam Darnold as he aims to make a second-year leap after a promising but truncated rookie campaign.NegativeUsageAug 3, 2026
The source notes that under the previous offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak, Tory Horton received increased work with the first-team offense through play-action concepts, and this usage pattern proved relevant when games actually happened.