Overview
- Jaxon Smith‑Njigba has 481 receiving yards and six touchdowns through four games as he continues the form that led the NFL last season.
- 49ers defensive coordinator Raheem Morris said the team will match Smith‑Njigba situationally rather than assign a full-time shadow because Seattle moves him around the formation.
- Cornerback Deommodore Lenoir publicly struck a respectful tone about the matchup and said he treats facing Smith‑Njigba like any key opponent on the field.
- Coach Kyle Shanahan recalled first noticing Smith‑Njigba at an Ohio State pro day and stressed the franchise is focusing on current personnel and scheme after last season’s playoff loss.
- Comments from 49ers staff and players on Friday and Saturday signal what to watch in Week 5: how San Francisco mixes personnel, when it chooses one‑on‑one matchups, and whether its team scheme can limit Seattle’s top target.