The Seattle Seahawks concluded their 2024 campaign with a 30-25 victory in Week 18 over their arch rival Los Angeles Rams. It was an impressive offensive performance, the final on Ryan Grubb’s tenure after he was fired as offensive coordinator on Monday. Pro Football Focus was especially impressed with the following Seahawks, their three highest-graded players from Sunday.
The highest-graded Seahawks in Week 18 vs the Rams:
🥇 Artie Burns – 90.2
🥈 AJ Barner – 89.8
🥉 Noah Fant – 82.5
🏅 Geno Smith – 81.7
🏅 Ernest Jones – 77.9 pic.twitter.com/2zAcCediRe— PFF SEA Seahawks (@PFF_Seahawks) January 6, 2025
AJ Barner | 89.8
Rookie tight end AJ Barner recorded season-highs in receptions (five) and receiving yards (34). Barner also caught the fourth touchdown of his debut campaign, a four-yard score in the third quarter. It was a performance worth building on as the former Michigan standout heads into a critical offseason.
Noah Fant | 82.5
Veteran tight end Noah Fant wasn’t to be outdone by Barner. Fant led the Seahawks in receiving yards with 63, also tying Barner for the team-lead in receptions with five. The experienced weapon secured the game-winning touchdown, a 16-yard score in the fourth quarter.
Geno Smith | 81.7
Geno Smith was lights-out for the Seahawks at QB. The starting signal caller played a near-perfect game, completing 20-of-27 passing attempts for 223 yards, four touchdowns, and zero interceptions. Smith maximized his earning potential as a result, gathering an additional $6 million in performance incentives.
