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Jaxon Smith-Njigba delivered another dominant performance in Seattle’s 20-3 win over Kansas City, posting 150 receiving yards and a touchdown. Through seven games, the Seahawks receiver leads the NFL in both receiving yards and touchdowns, producing at an historic pace despite defenses often doubling him.

By the Numbers
  • 9 catches, 150 yards and 1 touchdown against the Chiefs.
  • 867 receiving yards and 8 touchdowns through 7 games — both NFL highs.
  • At least 100 receiving yards in 6 of Seattle’s first 7 games.
  • His 867 yards rank third in the Super Bowl era through a team’s first 7 games.
Yes, But

Defenses are routinely doubling Smith-Njigba or assigning coverage over the top, limiting his chances. But when he gets single coverage, quarterback Sam Darnold is willing to take the shot — and Smith-Njigba has continued to make defenses pay.

Bottom Line

Smith-Njigba’s production is historic, and it’s coming even as opponents build their coverage around stopping him. Seattle’s challenge for defenses is clear: take him away, and risk giving him the matchup he wants.