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Jaxon Smith-Njigba Sets Seahawks Single-Season Receiving Record in Week 12 Win

A 167-yard, two-touchdown performance lifts his total to 1,313 through 11 games, placing Calvin Johnson’s NFL record within reach.

Overview

  • The third-year receiver surpassed DK Metcalf’s 1,303-yard mark from 2020, eclipsing it in just 11 games with six still to play.
  • He scored on 63- and 13-yard strikes from Sam Darnold, who finished 16-of-26 for 244 yards with two touchdowns and no turnovers.
  • Seattle beat Tennessee 30-24 to improve to 8-3, strengthening its NFC playoff positioning after last week’s setback.
  • Smith-Njigba has recorded at least 75 receiving yards in each of Seattle’s first 11 games, a first for an NFL wideout.
  • He has led the Seahawks in receiving in every game this season and was awarded a game ball as coach Mike Macdonald praised his consistency.