JAXON SMITH-NJIGBA NEWS

Reels in first TD of 2025 Smith-Njigba (illness) finished with five receptions on six targets for 96 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 44-13 win over the Saints.

Impact Smith-Njigba was battling an illness that he had to power through in order to suit up Sunday. Fantasy managers were grateful that he did after Sam Darnold dialed up his No. 1 option for a 12-yard score on Seattle's opening possession. It was Smith-Njigba's first trip to the end zone in 2025, complementing healthy averages of 7.3 receptions and 107.7 yards through three contests. JSN is coming into his own as the Seahawks prepare to face the Cardinals in a matchup of 2-1 NFC West squads on Thursday Night Football in Week 4.

SEPTEMBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

Sam Darnold Escapes Pressure And Finds Jaxon Smith-Njigba For 29-Yard Reception Seattle Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold escapes pressure from the New Orleans Saints and delivers a dime to wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigb...

SEPTEMBER 21 • SEAHAWKS.COM

Sam Darnold Connects With Jaxon Smith-Njigba For Early Touchdown Seattle Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold finds wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba for 12-yard touchdown against the New Orleans Saints

SEPTEMBER 21 • SEAHAWKS.COM

LISTEN: Sam Darnold Throws A 12 Yard Touchdown Pass To Jaxon Smith-Njigba Sam Darnold throws a 12 yard touchdown pass to Jaxon Smith-Njigba for the first touchdown of the game.

SEPTEMBER 21 • SEAHAWKS.COM

LISTEN: Sam Darnold Pass Deep Left To Jaxon Smith-Njigba For 29 Yards Sam Darnold makes a deep pass to Jaxon Smith-Njigba for 29 yards on their first offensive drive of the game.

SEPTEMBER 21 • SEAHAWKS.COM

Jaxon Smith-Njigba cleared to play, 6 other Seahawks ruled out Jaxon Smith-Njigba is good to go with the Seattle Seahawks playing the New Orleans Saints.

SEPTEMBER 21 • SI.COM

Active in Week 3 Smith-Njigba (illness) is listed as active Sunday against the Saints.

Impact Smith-Njigba was tacked on to the Seahawks' Week 3 injury report Saturday as questionable due to an illness. Adam Schefter of ESPN reported that Smith-Njigba is dealing with "a bug" and that the team wanted to see how the wide receiver felt when he arrives at Lumen Field on Sunday morning to ensure he's good to go. Smith-Njigba's active listing confirms as much, and he'll be looking to build upon the 17-227-0 line on 22 targets that he's accumulated through two games this season.

SEPTEMBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Seahawks' Jaxon Smith-Njigba Gets Major Week 3 Status Update After Illness The Seattle Seahawks have received a massive update on Jaxon Smith-Njigba's random illness.

SEPTEMBER 21 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM

Insider reveals real reason behind Jaxon Smith-Njigba's questionable tag for Seahawks vs. Saints | Sporting News Despite the questionable status, Jaxon Smith-Njigba is expected to play in the Seahawks vs. Saints matchup.

SEPTEMBER 21 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Likely to play through illness Smith-Njigba (illness) remains listed as questionable heading into Sunday's game against the Saints, but his availability for the Week 3 contest is unlikely to be affected while he...

Impact Smith-Njigba wasn't included on the injury report all week before the Seahawks designated him as questionable Saturday after he came down with an illness. According to Schefter, the Seahawks gave the third-year wideout the questionable tag seemingly as a precaution more than anything else, but the team will wait and see how Smith-Njigba is feeling upon reporting to Lumen Field on Sunday morning before confirming that he'll suit up. Official word on Smith-Njigba's status will arrive when the Seahawks release their inactive list approximately 90 minutes prior to Sunday's 4:05 p.m. ET kickoff.

SEPTEMBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Now questionable due to illness Smith-Njigba is questionable for Sunday's game versus the Saints due to an illness.

Impact Smith-Njigba wasn't listed on any of the Seahawks' Week 3 injury reports, but after coming down with an illness, his status now will need to be monitored ahead of Sunday's 4:05 p.m. ET kickoff. Through two games this season, he's been one of the few bright spots in Seattle's offense, hauling in 17 of 22 targets for 227 yards and no touchdowns.

SEPTEMBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Why Jaxon Smith-Njigba's "ability to get open" earned praise from legend Marshawn Lynch JSN’s gifted agility and movement skills allow him to run the full route tree, and running the offense through him noticeably raises its rel...

SEPTEMBER 19 • USATODAY.COM

Seahawks looking to build on 1st victory of Sam Darnold era; Saints still looking for a win

Sam Darnold and the Seattle Seahawks look to build on their first win when they host Spencer Rattler and the winless New Orleans Saints

SEPTEMBER 18 • Associated Press

Sam Darnold and the Seahawks found some balance on offense in Week 2

As much as the Seattle Seahawks struggled to run the ball or spread it around through the air in a season-opening loss to San Francisco, they had no such challenges in Week 2

SEPTEMBER 16 • Associated Press

Jaxon Smith-Njigba: "We Have Threats All Around The Field" Seahawks wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba reflects on the team's win over the Steelers, highlighting a well-executed play (0:00) and praisin...

SEPTEMBER 14 • SEAHAWKS.COM

Tops 100 yards again Week 2 Smith-Njigba caught eight of 10 targets for 103 yards in Sunday's 31-17 win over the Steelers.

Impact Smith-Njigba exceeded 100 receiving yards while pacing the Seahawks in targets, catches and receiving yards for the second time in as many games, quickly establishing himself as the top target for new Seattle quarterback Sam Darnold. JSN's still searching for his first TD of 2025 after scoring six times in his breakout sophomore season last year, but his robust volume gives Smith-Njigba one of the highest fantasy floors among wide receivers heading into a Week 3 home game against the Saints.

SEPTEMBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

Jaxon Smith-Njigba's Best Plays From 103-Yard Game Against The Steelers | 2025 Week 2 Watch Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba's best plays from his 103-yard game against the Steelers during Week 2 of the 2025 s...

SEPTEMBER 14 • SEAHAWKS.COM

LISTEN: Darnold Throws A 43 Yd Bomb To Jaxon Smith-Njigba Sam Darnold throws a deep 43 yard pass to Jaxon Smith-Njigba in the 4th quarter to put them in the redzone.

SEPTEMBER 14 • SEAHAWKS.COM

NFL Week 2 Preview, Stats, Storylines for Five-Game FOX Slate

We preview this weekend's five NFL games on FOX Sports, including a Super Bowl rematch between the Eagles and Chiefs.

SEPTEMBER 12 • FOX SPORTS

DK Metcalf downplays facing former team as Steelers prepare for Seahawks

DK Metcalf is set to face his former team, the Seattle Seahawks, as a Pittsburgh Steeler

SEPTEMBER 11 • Associated Press

LISTEN: Darnold Makes A 40yd Throw To Jaxon Smith-Njigba Sam Darnold connects with Jaxon Smith-Njigba for a 40 yard throw in the 4th quarter.

SEPTEMBER 11 • SEAHAWKS.COM

Steelers look to build off a promising Week 1 win when they host Seattle in their home opener

The Seattle Seahawks travel to visit the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 2

SEPTEMBER 11 • Associated Press

Jaxon Smith-Njigba: "Our Confidence Is Always There" Seahawks wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba discusses the team's offensive performance in Week 1 and areas for improvement. He emphasizes the...

SEPTEMBER 10 • SEAHAWKS.COM

New QB Sam Darnold and offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak have slow starts for Seahawks

The Seahawks got off to a slow start with their new quarterback and offensive coordinator

SEPTEMBER 9 • Associated Press

Jaxon Smith-Njigba Had 'A Lot Of Really Good Plays' In Sunday's Loss In Seattle’s season-opening loss, Jaxon Smith-Njigba was the Seahawks' leading receiver in receptions and yards.

SEPTEMBER 8 • SEAHAWKS.COM