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All-Pro Jaxon Smith-Njigba Leads Seahawks Into 49ers Divisional Matchup

Seattle reshaped its receiving corps, elevating him to a featured outside role with prolific play-action production.

Overview

  • Smith-Njigba set franchise single-season marks with 119 receptions and 1,793 yards in 2025 and earned AP first-team All-Pro honors.
  • Per Next Gen Stats reporting, he thrived after moving outside, leading the NFL with 1,378 receiving yards when aligned out wide and topping the league in catches of 20-plus (27) and 40-plus yards (8).
  • He and quarterback Sam Darnold connected on play-action 31 times for 723 yards and six touchdowns, the only duo to surpass 700 such yards in the Next Gen Stats era.
  • He accounted for a reported 44% of Seattle’s receiving yards and led the team in receiving in 16 of 17 games, underscoring his outsized share of the offense.
  • Following offseason departures of DK Metcalf and Tyler Lockett, he assumed the WR1 role as the Seahawks host the 49ers on Saturday, with teammates citing his calm, consistent leadership.