Seahawks OC Brian Fleury to Keep Kubiak Playbook
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- Brian Fleury will serve as the Seattle Seahawks’ offensive play‑caller for the first time after a decade as an assistant, and he says he will maintain as much of Klint Kubiak’s playbook as possible.
- Seattle Seahawks posted below‑average pass metrics in 2025 (overall pass rate, first‑down pass rate, third‑down pass rate) and a slower pace of play, but remained top‑12 in zone‑run percentage.
- Zone‑run efficiency for rookie Jadarian Price (6.9 yds per rush, 19.4 % explosive) and veteran Emanuel Wilson (4.8 yds per rush) was markedly higher than under a gap scheme, aligning with Fleury’s zone‑run focus.
- Tight end usage under former OC Klint Kubiak was high (22.4 % target share, multi‑TE on 43 % of plays); Fleury, a former TE coach, intends to keep flexible personnel groups and may lean on Smith‑Njigba if the run game stalls.
- Dave Richard ranks the Seahawks at No. 11 among 18 new play‑callers in his fantasy‑football assessment, signalling caution for owners drafting Seattle players.
- Jaxon Smith‑Njigba is expected to remain a focal point of the passing attack, as Fleury “would be foolish” to move away from him after his 2025 breakout.
Why it matters: Fantasy owners gain a clearer view of Seattle’s offensive direction, but lose confidence in the depth of its receiving corps beyond Smith‑Njigba as Fleury’s zone‑run emphasis and tight‑end heavy sets could suppress other targets, making roster decisions riskier for those banking on broader Seattle production.
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