Overview
- With Cooper Kupp likely out and Jake Bobo and Dareke Young ruled out, Seattle is expected to funnel a heavy workload to Jaxon Smith-Njigba against Washington tonight.
- Through seven games, Smith-Njigba has 50 receptions for 819 yards and four touchdowns, leading the NFL in receiving yards.
- Based on his 117 yards per game, he is on a pace that could challenge Calvin Johnson’s single-season record if sustained.
- Despite elite production, he is earning $3.6 million this year, and reporting indicates Seattle plans to use his fifth-year option with a long-term deal more likely discussed in 2027.
- Offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak praised rookie Tory Horton by invoking Justin Jefferson as a comparison, underscoring Seattle’s confidence in its complementary targets.