Jaxon Smith-Njigba delivered a headline performance on Sunday night against the Kansas City Chiefs. The game also saw Super Bowl LX MVP Kenneth Walker III's return to Lumen Field amid his red-hot start to the season.
After losing two straight games, Seattle registered a stunning comeback win and now trails the San Francisco 49ers by just two games in the NFC West. Smith-Njigba, who has been named the NFL's leading receiver and reigning AP Offensive Player of the Year, continued his dominant performance by catching nine passes for 150 yards and a touchdown in Seattle's 20-3 win.
So far, he has recorded 867 receiving yards this season, leading the league by 231 yards more than any other player. The Seahawks head coach also praised their wide receiver's performance, saying, "He's tremendous.
I don't know how else to describe him. He's had some adversity this week.
Just going to leave it like that. But just really proud of him as a person."
Smith-Njigba's 27-yard touchdown in the second quarter was his eighth of the season, which also leads the league. The touchdown came on a play where quarterback Sam Darnold changed the call at the line of scrimmage before floating a pass down the left sideline to Smith-Njigba, who was in one-on-one coverage against cornerback Mansoor Delane.
Smith-Njigba finished a stellar stretch with impressive stats, as his current receiving pace projects him to challenge historical milestones. Seattle is now 4-3 with two straight home games over the next two weeks.
The Seahawks will play host to the Chicago Bears on November 2, 2026. Fans and analysts have lauded the tactical adjustments made by the coaching staff during this crucial encounter.
As the season progresses, maintaining this momentum will be vital for Seattle's playoff aspirations.