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Jadarian Price start 'em, sit 'em fantasy football picks for Week 1 of 2026. Should you start or sit Jadarian Price for fantasy football lineups in Week 1?
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Positional Value: High-end RB3
Analysis: The Seattle Seahawks elected to let Super Bowl MVP running back Kenneth Walker III leave in free agency this offseason. It was a curious decision, given that his running mate, Zach Charbonnet, tore his ACL during the team’s playoff run and was expected to miss part of the 2026 season.
Seattle addressed that issue by drafting Notre Dame running back Jadarian Price in the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft. Price complemented third-overall pick Jeremiyah Love throughout his college career, but still made the most of his opportunities, averaging 6.0 yards per carry in each of the last two seasons while also making huge plays in the return game.
The best returner in the country ☘️
Jadarian Price has been named a finalist for the Jet Award 💪#GoIrish☘️ | @Jadarian15 pic.twitter.com/2kbBH1OvUd
— Notre Dame Football (@NDFootball) November 24, 2025
Price had a strong preseason despite suffering a minor injury, consistently impressing coaches with his running and showing promise as a pass catcher. Price was ultimately held out of preseason games, a clear signal of how integral he is to the Seahawks’ backfield plans.
The rookie is expected to lead Seattle’s backfield against the New England Patriots in Week 1 with former UDFA George Holani and free agent Emanuel Wilson as his complements with Charbonnet still working his way back from his ACL injury.
The Seahawks have a difficult matchup against the New England Patriots in Week 1, a group that allowed the sixth-fewest rushing yards (1,729). New England allowed the third-most yards before contact in 2026 (1.57), but had the fewest yards after contact (1.67).
It’s fair to temper expectations for Price’s debut given his opponent and the fact that Seattle has a new offensive coordinator. But Price should get enough opportunities to rack up fantasy points in his debut and has the explosiveness to take any touch the distance. He’s a FLEX-level play in all formats.
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