Overview
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba caught 8 passes for 129 yards against Washington, marking his fourth straight 100-yard game and sixth this season as he continues to lead the NFL in receiving yards.
- Rookie Tory Horton delivered two first-half touchdowns, building on a productive start to his debut year that has included red-zone usage and return contributions.
- Offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak, who previously coached Justin Jefferson in Minnesota, recently likened Horton’s traits to Jefferson’s while emphasizing the rookie still has work to do.
- With Kupp out and multiple receivers unavailable, Sam Darnold spread scoring strikes to Horton and Cody White, the latter notching his first NFL touchdown on a 60-yard catch-and-run.
- Seattle’s offseason overhaul—trading DK Metcalf and moving on from Geno Smith to install Darnold and elevate Smith-Njigba—has reshaped the attack, while JSN’s long-term deal remains on a timeline that points to a fifth-year option and likely extension talks in 2027.