Price Sparks Seattle Backfield as Patriots’ WRs Remain in Flux After Week 1

Seattle’s Week 1 backfield leaned into a Jadarian Price–George Holani split, with Price handling more early-down work but limited by the committee and potential Darnold-health implications; Rashid Shaheed’s snap count rose, boosting his fantasy ceiling if Seattle remains in games where he’s on the field. New England’s WR corps was upended by A.J. Brown’s ankle injury, leaving Mack Hollins to lead the rotation and Romeo Doubs to see reduced playing time, while Henderson was inactive and Stevenson remained the feature back. Overall, Price and Shaheed offer upside in favorable scripts, while Patriots pass-catching options hinge on Brown’s health and the backfield’s ability to stay balanced.