Jaxon Smith-Njigba Fantasy outlook, stats and Week 4 start/sit for 2026
- Age
- 24
- Height / weight
- 6'0", 197 lb
- Experience
- 4th season
- Drafted
- 2023 R1, #20
2026 Season
- PPR PPG
- 34.7
- Pos rank
- WR1
- Rostered
- 99%
Week 4 vs. Chargers, Sun Oct 4, 4:25 PM ET 16th vs. WRs, neutral
Jaxon Smith-Njigba Fantasy Football Stats & Analysis
Scoring rate
34.7 PPG
Played
3 games
Role
Starter
Trend
Stable
Jaxon Smith-Njigba's 2026 Season, Week by Week
3 games played: two top-5 weeks and one mid-range start. The next four matchups are a tough stretch ahead.
- Week 1, Win,vs NE,26.2,WR6
- Week 2, Win,at ARI,42.5,WR1
- Week 3, Loss,at WAS,35.4,WR1
- Up next. Week 4, Oct 4,vs LAC,NeutralChargers vs. WRs
- Week 5, Oct 11,vs SF,Tough49ers vs. WRs
- Week 6, Oct 15,at DEN,ToughBroncos vs. WRs
- Week 7, Oct 25,vs KC,ToughChiefs vs. WRs
Matchup rank is PPR points allowed to WRs through Week 4. 1st allows the most, 32nd the fewest.
Should You Start or Roster Jaxon Smith-Njigba?
Smith-Njigba is averaging 34.7 PPR points per game through 3 games, with 27 catches for 405 yards and 6 TD on 36 targets. That ranks WR1, which makes him a WR1-level starter in 12-team leagues.
His target share (37.9%) is in the 98th percentile among WRs, the best of his efficiency marks; his catch rate (75.0%) is the weakest, in the 77th. His quarterback has been Drew Lock.
His best week was WR1 in Week 2 at the Cardinals (42.5 points); his worst, WR6 in Week 1 against the Patriots (26.2). One favorable matchup is ahead: the Cardinals (4th vs. WRs) in Week 9.
For the season-long call, whether to hold, trade or start him, check where Smith-Njigba ranks among all WRs in Redraft Command.
What's Driving His Production
Percentile vs. every WR with at least 12 targets in 2026. The line marks the league median.
Target share
37.9%98th percentile, above average
Yards per target
11.385th percentile, above average
Catch rate
75.0%77th percentile, above average
Fantasy points per target
2.8997th percentile, above average
Jaxon Smith-Njigba 2026 Game Log
| Wk | Opp | Result | FPTS | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | vs Patriots | W 13–10 | 26.2 | WR6 |
| 2 | @ Cardinals | W 31–7 | 42.5 | WR1 |
| 3 | @ Commanders | L 31–33 | 35.4 | WR1 |
| Total | 2–1 | 104.1 | WR1 |
Career Fantasy Stats by Season
| Season | Team | GP | Tgt | Rec | Rec yds | Rec TD | FPTS | PPG | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | SEA | 3 | 36 | 27 | 405 | 6 | 104.1 | 34.7 | — |
| 2025 | SEA | 17 | 163 | 119 | 1,793 | 10 | 359.9 | 21.2 | WR2 |
| 2024 | SEA | 17 | 137 | 100 | 1,130 | 6 | 253.0 | 14.9 | WR9 |
| 2023 | SEA | 17 | 93 | 63 | 628 | 4 | 149.8 | 8.8 | WR48 |
| Career | 54 | 429 | 309 | 3,956 | 26 | 866.8 | 16.1 |
Rest-of-Season Outlook and Availability
Outlook
That earned him the richest receiver extension in league history and locks in his every-down centerpiece role. Adding Rashid Shaheed and losing his coordinator could trim a few targets at the edges, but a 35.8% share leaves enormous cushion. Behind him on the depth chart: Montorie Foster JR.. Full outlook
Injury status
Active, no designation
He has not missed a game this season. Career games missed to injury: 0. Injury history
- 2025headPlayed through
- 2025backPlayed through
- 2023left wristPlayed through
WRs like Jaxon Smith-Njigba
WR1You are hereJaxon Smith-NjigbaSeahawks104.1 PTS
WR2Amon-Ra St. BrownLions75.8 PTS
WR3CeeDee LambCowboys70.9 PTS
WR4Chris OlaveSaints70.5 PTS
WR5Christian WatsonPackers69.4 PTS
WR6Davante AdamsRams65.8 PTS
WR7Garrett WilsonJets57.3 PTS
Jaxon Smith-Njigba Fantasy Football FAQ
Should I start Jaxon Smith-Njigba in Week 4?
Jaxon Smith-Njigba is a weekly starter in 12-team leagues for Week 4 against the Chargers, as the WR1 in PPR total points this season (34.7 a game). The Chargers rank 16th in PPR points allowed to WRs, a neutral matchup. Get the start/sit call for Smith-Njigba.
How many fantasy points is Jaxon Smith-Njigba averaging in 2026?
Jaxon Smith-Njigba is averaging 34.7 PPR fantasy points per game in 2026, 104.1 points across 3 games. His last game produced 35.4 points.
Where does Jaxon Smith-Njigba rank in fantasy football in 2026?
Jaxon Smith-Njigba ranks WR1 in PPR total points in 2026, through 3 games. That makes him a weekly starter in 12-team leagues. View his complete season statistics.
Is Jaxon Smith-Njigba worth rostering in fantasy football?
Yes, in the right league: Jaxon Smith-Njigba is a weekly starter in 12-team PPR, 10-team PPR and half-PPR leagues. He is rostered in 100% of Sleeper leagues.
What is Jaxon Smith-Njigba's fantasy football role?
Jaxon Smith-Njigba is the Seahawks' starting WR, with Montorie Foster JR. behind him. He is averaging 12.0 targets a game, on 80% of the offensive snaps in 2026.
What are Jaxon Smith-Njigba's upcoming fantasy football matchups?
Jaxon Smith-Njigba's next three games are Week 4 vs. the Chargers (16th in PPR points allowed to WRs, neutral), Week 5 vs. the 49ers (23rd in PPR points allowed to WRs, tough) and Week 6 at the Broncos (27th in PPR points allowed to WRs, tough). Zero of them are favorable by points allowed to the position.
How consistent has Jaxon Smith-Njigba been in fantasy football this season?
Jaxon Smith-Njigba has finished as a top-12 WR in 3 of his 3 games this season. His weekly scoring has a standard deviation of 8.2 points around his 34.7-point average.
What is Jaxon Smith-Njigba's fantasy floor and ceiling?
This season Jaxon Smith-Njigba's floor has been 26.2 PPR points (Week 1, WR6) and his ceiling 42.5 (Week 2, WR1). His median week has been 35.4 points. See Smith-Njigba's full game log.
Jaxon Smith-Njigba 2026 Stats
2026 through Week 4 · Seattle SeahawksTouchdowns account for 35% of his fantasy production, so his weekly output leans on volume more than scoring.
Receiving
- Rec
- 27
- Yards
- 405
- TD
- 6
- Targets
- 36
15.0 Y/R75.0% Catch %
Fantasy (PPR)
- Points
- 104.1
- Pos rank
- WR1
42.5 Best Week 2 @ ARI26.2 Worst Week 1 vs NE
Advanced Receiving Stats
Smith-Njigba is an intermediate target (11.2 yards per target last season), with a 37.9% target share this season.
| Stat | 2026 Thru Wk 4 | 2025 16 games | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Efficiency | ||||
| Yards per target | 11.3 | 84th | 11.0 | 96th |
| Fantasy points per target | 2.14 | 95th | 1.50 | 94th |
| Yards per route run | — | — | 3.84 | 100th |
| YAC per reception | 4.5 | 65th | 4.5 | 67th |
| Catch rate | 75.0% | 75th | 72.9% | 86th |
| Usage | ||||
| Target share | 37.9% | 100th | 36.1% | 100th |
| Snap share | 81.3% | 77th | 77.1% | 68th |
| Air-yards share | 51.9% | 100th | 47.7% | 100th |
| Red-zone targets | 9 | 99th | 17 | 90th |
| Route participation | — | — | 93.3% | 95th |
| Style | ||||
| Average depth of target | 9.7 | 32nd | 11.2 | 49th |
Percentiles: 2026 through Week 4 among 102 qualified WRs · 2025 (16 games, weeks 1–17) among 116. Grey bars describe style, not quality.
Profile: Smith-Njigba draws a big target share and commands air yards.
For fantasy: his floor is his volume, 12.0 targets a game this season; efficiency decides how much of it becomes points.
Fantasy Points per Game, Every Season
34.7
Fantasy PPG
12.0
Targets/g
135
Rec yds/g
Jaxon Smith-Njigba career stats by season
| Season | GP | Tgt | Rec | Rec yds | Rec TD | Rush yds | FPTS | PPG | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026to date | 3 | 36 | 27 | 405 | 6 | 0 | 104.1 | 34.7 | — |
| 2025 | 17 | 163 | 119 | 1,793 | 10 | 36 | 359.9 | 21.2 | WR2 |
| 2024 | 17 | 137 | 100 | 1,130 | 6 | 26 | 253.0 | 14.9 | WR9 |
| 2023 | 17 | 93 | 63 | 628 | 4 | 0 | 149.8 | 8.8 | WR48 |
| Career | 54 | 429 | 309 | 3,956 | 26 | 62 | 866.8 | 16.1 | — |
What His Career Numbers Say
16.1
Career PPG
54 games over 4 seasons
100%
Availability
Share of team games he played
50%
Top-24 weeks
Share of his games as a top-24 WR
9.6
Weekly swing
Standard deviation, moderate
Smith-Njigba has averaged 16.1 fantasy points per game over 54 games and 4 seasons, with two top-12 finishes (2024, 2025).
So far in 2026 he is at 34.7 per game, up 13.5 from 2025. Volume is the driver: 12.0 targets a game against 9.6. His quarterback this season has been Drew Lock.
Career numbers describe the past; for what he is worth from here, see Smith-Njigba's rest-of-season rank and trade value in Redraft Command.
Career highs
- 1,793Rec yards2025
- 10Rec TD2025
- 359.9Fantasy pts2025 · WR2
- 3,956Career rec yds2023–2026
WRs like Jaxon Smith-Njigba
WR1You are hereJaxon Smith-NjigbaSeahawks104.1 PTSWR2Amon-Ra St. BrownLions75.8 PTSWR3CeeDee LambCowboys70.9 PTSWR4Chris OlaveSaints70.5 PTSWR5Christian WatsonPackers69.4 PTSWR6Davante AdamsRams65.8 PTSWR7Garrett WilsonJets57.3 PTSJaxon Smith-Njigba Stats FAQ
How many fantasy points does Jaxon Smith-Njigba have in 2026?
Jaxon Smith-Njigba has 104.1 PPR fantasy points in 2026 through Week 4, 34.7 per game across 3 games. That total ranks WR1 at the position. See how those numbers break down week by week.
How many receiving yards does Jaxon Smith-Njigba have this season?
Jaxon Smith-Njigba has 405 receiving yards in 2026 through Week 4, on 27 catches and 36 targets. His high was 155 yards, in Week 2 at the Cardinals.
How many receptions does Jaxon Smith-Njigba have this season?
Jaxon Smith-Njigba has 27 receptions in 2026 through Week 4, 9.0 a game, on 36 targets. His high was 10 catches, in Week 3 at the Commanders.
How many targets does Jaxon Smith-Njigba have this season?
Jaxon Smith-Njigba has drawn 36 targets in 2026 through Week 4, 12.0 a game, and caught 75% of them. His high was 14 targets, in Week 3 at the Commanders.
How many receiving touchdowns does Jaxon Smith-Njigba have this season?
Jaxon Smith-Njigba has 6 receiving touchdowns in 2026 through Week 4.
How many receiving yards per game is Jaxon Smith-Njigba averaging?
Jaxon Smith-Njigba is averaging 135.0 receiving yards per game in 2026, 405 yards across 3 games.
How many yards per reception is Jaxon Smith-Njigba averaging?
Jaxon Smith-Njigba is averaging 15.0 yards per reception in 2026, 405 yards on 27 catches.
How many games has Jaxon Smith-Njigba played in 2026?
Jaxon Smith-Njigba has played 3 games in the 2026 season through Week 4.
What were Jaxon Smith-Njigba's stats last season?
In 2025, Jaxon Smith-Njigba caught 119 of 163 targets for 1,793 yards and 10 touchdowns in 17 games. That was 359.9 PPR points (21.2 per game), a WR2 finish.
What are Jaxon Smith-Njigba's career NFL stats?
Across 4 seasons and 54 games, Jaxon Smith-Njigba has 309 catches for 3,956 yards and 26 touchdowns, for 866.8 PPR fantasy points (16.1 per game).
How many touchdowns does Jaxon Smith-Njigba have in his career?
Jaxon Smith-Njigba has 26 touchdowns in his NFL career: 0 rushing and 26 receiving, over 54 games.
How many career receiving yards does Jaxon Smith-Njigba have?
Jaxon Smith-Njigba has 3,956 career receiving yards over 4 seasons, on 309 catches.
Jaxon Smith-Njigba Game Log 2026
Games played
3
FPTS/G (PPR)
34.7
Targets/g
12.0
Rec/g
9.0
Rec yds/g
135.0
Yds/rec
15.0
Across 3 games in 2026, Jaxon Smith-Njigba has averaged 12.0 targets, 9.0 receptions and 34.7 PPR fantasy points per game. Jaxon Smith-Njigba has finished as a top-12 WR in 3 of those weeks, and inside the top 24 in 3. The best week was Week 2 against ARI (42.5 points); the lowest was Week 1 against NE (26.2).
| Wk | Opp | Result | FPTS | TGT | REC | REC YDS | REC TD | YPR | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | NE7th | W 13-10 | 26.2 | 11 | 8 | 122 | 1 | 15.3 | WR6 |
Week 1 · NE · W 13-10 · 26.2 pts
How the 26.2 points scored (PPR)
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| 2 | ARI5th | W 31-7 | 42.5 | 11 | 9 | 155 | 3 | 17.2 | WR1 |
Week 2 · ARI · W 31-7 · 42.5 pts
How the 42.5 points scored (PPR)
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| 3 | WAS1st | L 31-33 | 35.4 | 14 | 10 | 128 | 2 | 12.8 | WR1 |
Week 3 · WAS · L 31-33 · 35.4 pts
How the 35.4 points scored (PPR)
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Opponent rank is fantasy points allowed to WRs across 2026: 1st allows the most, 32nd the fewest.
Where His Weeks Finished
All three weeks in the WR1 range. For a wide receiver ranked WR1 overall, he's been one of the steadier options at the position, never worse than WR6.
Game-by-Game Breakdown
WR1 week at Washington
10/14, 128 yds, 2 TD.
Just 9.1 yards per target. A clean, mistake-free game that landed right at his current season average.
Season high in a win
9/11, 155 yds, 3 TD.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed well above his season average.
WR1 week vs. New England
8/11, 122 yds, 1 TD.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
Fantasy Points By Week
- Weekly points
- Season average (34.7)
Upcoming Matchups
View matchup — Seattle Seahawks vs Los Angeles Chargers
View matchup — Seattle Seahawks vs San Francisco 49ers
View matchup — Seattle Seahawks vs Denver Broncos
View matchup — Seattle Seahawks vs Kansas City Chiefs
Jaxon Smith-Njigba career stats by season
| Season | GP | Tgt | Rec | Rec yds | Rec TD | Rush yds | FPTS | PPG | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026to date | 3 | 36 | 27 | 405 | 6 | 0 | 104.1 | 34.7 | — |
| 2025 | 17 | 163 | 119 | 1,793 | 10 | 36 | 359.9 | 21.2 | WR2 |
| 2024 | 17 | 137 | 100 | 1,130 | 6 | 26 | 253.0 | 14.9 | WR9 |
| 2023 | 17 | 93 | 63 | 628 | 4 | 0 | 149.8 | 8.8 | WR48 |
| Career | 54 | 429 | 309 | 3,956 | 26 | 62 | 866.8 | 16.1 | — |
Jaxon Smith-Njigba Game Log FAQ
How did Jaxon Smith-Njigba do in his last game?
Jaxon Smith-Njigba scored 35.4 PPR points in Week 3 at the Commanders, a 33–31 loss, a WR1 finish. He caught 10 of 14 targets for 128 yards and 2 touchdowns. View his 2026 season totals.
How many fantasy points did Jaxon Smith-Njigba score in his last game?
Jaxon Smith-Njigba scored 35.4 PPR fantasy points in his last game, Week 3 at the Commanders, a WR1 finish for the week. That was 0.7 above his season average of 34.7.
How many receiving yards did Jaxon Smith-Njigba have in his last game?
Jaxon Smith-Njigba had 128 receiving yards on 10 catches in Week 3 at the Commanders, from 14 targets.
How many touchdowns did Jaxon Smith-Njigba score in his last game?
Jaxon Smith-Njigba scored 2 touchdowns in Week 3 at the Commanders: 0 rushing and 2 receiving.
How many receptions did Jaxon Smith-Njigba have in his last game?
Jaxon Smith-Njigba caught 10 of 14 targets for 128 yards in Week 3 at the Commanders.
What were Jaxon Smith-Njigba's stats in Week 2?
In Week 2 at the Cardinals, a 31–7 win, Jaxon Smith-Njigba caught 9 of 11 targets for 155 yards and 3 touchdowns. That was 42.5 PPR points, a WR1 finish.
What was Jaxon Smith-Njigba's best game this season?
Jaxon Smith-Njigba's best 2026 game was Week 2 at the Cardinals: 42.5 PPR points, a WR1 finish. He caught 9 of 11 targets for 155 yards and 3 touchdowns.
What was Jaxon Smith-Njigba's worst game this season?
Jaxon Smith-Njigba's lowest-scoring 2026 game was Week 1 against the Patriots: 26.2 PPR points, a WR6 finish. He caught 8 of 11 targets for 122 yards and 1 touchdown.
How many games has Jaxon Smith-Njigba scored a touchdown in this season?
Jaxon Smith-Njigba has scored a touchdown in 3 of his 3 games this season, most recently in Week 3.
Can I see Jaxon Smith-Njigba's game logs from previous seasons?
Yes. The season selector above the game log switches it to Smith-Njigba's weekly results from any season from 2023 through 2025.
Jaxon Smith-Njigba Rest-of-Season Outlook
Target-heavy WR1 every week
Preseason Projection vs. Reality
He finished WR2 last season at 21.2 points per game.
Our Take After Week 4
Through 3 games he's WR1 at 34.7 PPR points per game, against 21.2 over 17 games last season (WR2). He's running ahead of last season's pace.
Last season he ranked 1st of 142 in target volume (35.8% target share), 1st of 142 in downfield role (48.8% air-yards share) and 1st of 142 in efficiency (3.81 yards per route run). His points come from his target volume. Drew Lock is his quarterback.
The job is secure: he's the listed starter and one of the best at his position. The main risk is health, and Montorie Foster JR. is next on the depth chart if he misses time.
Read our preseason outlook (June 2026)
Published June 17, 2026. Kept for reference; the take above replaces it.
Smith-Njigba's 2025 wasn't a step forward so much as a leap into the elite tier. He commanded a 35.8% target share, the highest in football, turning 163 looks into 119 catches, 1,793 yards and 10 scores while posting a 0.879 WOPR and 3.81 yards per route run. The efficiency backs the volume: a 0.556 EPA per play and 63.2% success rate, both massive jumps from his 2024 marks (0.361, 56.2%). At a 93.3% route rate with a 48.8% air-yards share, he is the offense, not a piece of it.
That earned him the richest receiver extension in league history and locks in his every-down centerpiece role. Adding Rashid Shaheed and losing his coordinator could trim a few targets at the edges, but a 35.8% share leaves enormous cushion. Drafting in the top five overall is the correct price for a true WR1 with three straight years of climbing usage.
What Drives His Outlook
His 2025 rank among the 142 receivers who played at least six games. Each bar is one receiver, best on the left; his is highlighted.
Target volume
Downfield role
Efficiency
- Average depth of target
- 11.3
- Drop rate
- 3.1%
- Red-zone targets
- 17
- Route participation
- 93.3%
- YAC per reception
- 4.4
What Could Change His Value
The specific things that would move him up or down from here.
Upside
- The scheduleNone of his next four opponents is a top-10 matchup for WRs.Wk 4 LAC, 16thWk 5 SF, 23rdWk 6 DEN, 27thWk 7 KC, 32nd
- Heavy target volume35.8% target share, 1st of 142 WRs in 2025.
- Downfield role48.8% air-yards share, 1st of 142 WRs in 2025.
Risk
- HealthHis role is secure; if he misses time, Montorie Foster JR. is next on the depth chart.
- Tough matchupsThe 49ers in Week 5 (23rd) and the Broncos in Week 6 (27th) are among the stingiest defenses against WRs.
- Ball security3 fumbles in 2025.
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WR1You are hereJaxon Smith-NjigbaSeahawks104.1 PTSWR2Amon-Ra St. BrownLions75.8 PTSWR3CeeDee LambCowboys70.9 PTSWR4Chris OlaveSaints70.5 PTSWR5Christian WatsonPackers69.4 PTSWR6Davante AdamsRams65.8 PTSWR7Garrett WilsonJets57.3 PTSJaxon Smith-Njigba Fantasy Outlook FAQ
What is Jaxon Smith-Njigba's fantasy outlook for the rest of the 2026 season?
Jaxon Smith-Njigba projects as a target-heavy WR1 every week for the rest of the 2026 season: a weekly starter in 12-team PPR, 10-team PPR and half-PPR leagues. His target volume (35.8% target share, 1st of 142 WRs in 2025) supports that. See his live rank in Redraft Command.
What is Jaxon Smith-Njigba's rest-of-season fantasy ranking?
Jaxon Smith-Njigba is the WR1 in PPR points per game through Week 4. That puts him in WR1 territory, a weekly starter in 10-team PPR leagues.
What is Jaxon Smith-Njigba's projected role going forward?
Jaxon Smith-Njigba is the listed starting WR, with Montorie Foster JR. next on the depth chart. Nothing on the chart threatens the job, so the role is his to lose on performance.
Will Jaxon Smith-Njigba get more targets?
Jaxon Smith-Njigba's targets are holding steady: 12.5 a game over his last two games against 12.0 for the season. His share of the offense is what his fantasy value rides on.
What is Jaxon Smith-Njigba's fantasy football upside?
Jaxon Smith-Njigba's upside: his ceiling this season is 42.5 PPR points (Week 2, WR1) and his target volume (35.8% target share, 1st of 142 WRs in 2025) gives him a weekly floor to build on.
What could hurt Jaxon Smith-Njigba's fantasy value?
Jaxon Smith-Njigba's risks: Montorie Foster JR. is next on the depth chart if he is benched or hurt and the 49ers in Week 5 and the Broncos in Week 6 are tough matchups. See his injury status and history.
How difficult is Jaxon Smith-Njigba's remaining fantasy schedule?
Difficult: of his next seven games, 1 comes against a top-10 matchup for WRs and 5 against one of the stingiest defenses, by PPR points allowed to the position.
Jaxon Smith-Njigba Injury Update & History
Practice participation
Week 4 reports: Wed, Thu, FriSmith-Njigba hasn't appeared on an injury report this season.
Injury History at a Glance
Three logged injuries in four seasons. None of them has cost him a regular-season game.
Durability
100/100
Games missed
Injuries
Longest absence
No games missed to injury
Where He's Been Hurt
Marker size shows games missed. A dashed ring means he played through it.
| Body part | Injuries | Games missed |
|---|---|---|
| Back | 1 | 0 |
| Concussion | 1 | 0 |
| Wrist | 1 | 0 |
| Total | 3 | 0 |
Injury risk profile: Moderate
- No body part injured twice
- Concussion in 2025, played through
- 0 games in 4 seasons
- 3 injuries spread across 3 body parts
Jaxon Smith-Njigba Injury History
Every logged injury, most recent first. Games missed are regular-season games.
- 2026
Healthy 0 games missed
No injury has cost Smith-Njigba a game this season.
- 2025
Concussion Postseason
Was taken to the locker room during Super Bowl LX to be evaluated for a concussion but returned to the game in the fourth quarter.
- 2025
Illness Played through
Was added to the injury report with an illness and listed as questionable for the Week 3 game against the New Orleans Saints.
- 2023
Wrist fracture, surgery · Left Played through
Broke a bone in his left wrist during a preseason game, underwent surgery, and was able to return for the regular season opener.
If Smith-Njigba Misses Time
Next man up: Montorie Foster JR.
Montorie Foster JR. is next on the Seahawks depth chart at wide receiver. The targets would likely spread across the offense rather than pass to one player, so he's a waiver add only if Smith-Njigba misses time.
Who else it affects
His absence would move work to the rest of the offense, and Drew Lock would lose one of his main options.
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WR1You are hereJaxon Smith-NjigbaSeahawks104.1 PTSWR2Amon-Ra St. BrownLions75.8 PTSWR3CeeDee LambCowboys70.9 PTSWR4Chris OlaveSaints70.5 PTSWR5Christian WatsonPackers69.4 PTSWR6Davante AdamsRams65.8 PTSWR7Garrett WilsonJets57.3 PTSJaxon Smith-Njigba Injury FAQ
Is Jaxon Smith-Njigba injured?
No. As of October 2, 2026, Jaxon Smith-Njigba is active with no injury designation. He has played every game in 2026.
Is Jaxon Smith-Njigba playing this week?
Jaxon Smith-Njigba has no injury designation for Week 4 against the Chargers on Sunday, October 4, so he is on track to play. Should you start him?
Has Jaxon Smith-Njigba missed any games this season?
No. Jaxon Smith-Njigba has played in every Seahawks game in 2026, 3 games so far.
What is Jaxon Smith-Njigba's injury history?
Jaxon Smith-Njigba has 3 logged NFL injuries, none of which has cost him a regular-season game. No body part has been injured twice.
What was Jaxon Smith-Njigba's most recent injury?
Jaxon Smith-Njigba's most recent logged injury was a concussion in Week 22 of 2025. He played through it and missed no regular-season games.
Does Jaxon Smith-Njigba have any recurring injuries?
No. Jaxon Smith-Njigba's three logged injuries were to three different body parts, so the record shows no recurring pattern.
Latest Jaxon Smith-Njigba News & Updates
Latest Story
Every update on Smith-Njigba with what it means for your fantasy team. Last update .
Another massive performance Sunday (opens in new tab)
Delivered another huge game Sunday, cementing his role as a top fantasy option.
Fantasy take: A depth-chart change: his role drives his value, and the Outlook tab has the full picture.
Season Timeline
Every update this season, grouped by week, newest first.
Week 3Sep 27L 31–33 @ WAS
Fantasy impact: Positive. Smith-Njigba delivers WR1 week at Washington
35.4 fantasy points · WR1 · 0.7 above his 34.7 average
Smith-Njigba caught 10 of 14 targets for 128 yards and two touchdowns in the 33–31 loss at Washington. That was 31% of the team's targets.
Game logWeek 2Sep 20W 31–7 @ ARI
Fantasy impact: Positive. Smith-Njigba posts season high in win at Arizona
42.5 fantasy points · WR1 · 7.8 above his 34.7 average
Smith-Njigba caught 9 of 11 targets for 155 yards and three touchdowns in the 31–7 win at Arizona. That was 42% of the team's targets.
Game logWeek 1Sep 9W 13–10 vs NE
Fantasy impact: Positive. Smith-Njigba delivers WR1 week vs. New England
26.2 fantasy points · WR6 · 8.5 below his 34.7 average
Smith-Njigba caught 8 of 11 targets for 122 yards and one touchdown in the 13–10 win vs. New England. That was 46% of the team's targets.
Game log
No updates of this type yet this season.
Seahawks Teammates News
Updates on Smith-Njigba's quarterback and target competition.
- Drew Lock: Returning to No. 2 role (opens in new tab)Drew Lock, QB. 48 pass attempts this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- Drew Lock: Tosses three touchdowns in win (opens in new tab)Drew Lock, QB. 48 pass attempts this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- Drew Lock: Will start Week 2 (opens in new tab)Drew Lock, QB. 48 pass attempts this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- Drew Lock: Delivers in emergency duty (opens in new tab)Drew Lock, QB. 48 pass attempts this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- Rashid Shaheed: Bigger role in 2026? (opens in new tab)Rashid Shaheed, WR. 12 targets this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
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Jaxon Smith-Njigba News FAQ
What is the latest news on Jaxon Smith-Njigba?
The latest Smith-Njigba update, from September 27: Another massive performance Sunday. Delivered another huge game Sunday, cementing his role as a top fantasy option.
How does the latest Jaxon Smith-Njigba news affect his fantasy value?
Not much: A depth-chart change: his role drives his value, and the Outlook tab has the full picture. See the updated fantasy outlook.
Has Jaxon Smith-Njigba's role changed?
The latest depth-chart news on Smith-Njigba: Another massive performance Sunday (September 27). Delivered another huge game Sunday, cementing his role as a top fantasy option.
Jaxon Smith-Njigba Bio
Jaxon Smith-Njigba is a wide receiver for the Seattle Seahawks, where he wears No. 11. Born February 14, 2002, in Dallas, TX, he attended Rockwall and played college football at Ohio State.
The Seattle Seahawks selected Smith-Njigba in round 1, pick 20, of the 2023 NFL Draft.
In 54 regular-season games since 2023, he has caught 309 passes for 3,956 yards and 26 touchdowns.
Career Timeline
1 stop with 1 team in 4 seasons. Each block's width is the time he spent there.
What happened at each stop
Seattle Seahawks Current team2023–present
Selected in round 1, pick 20, of the 2023 NFL Draft. He was a starter, playing at least half the offensive snaps in 51 of 54 games. Member of the Super Bowl LX champion Seahawks.
College: Ohio State
Transactions
- ContractSigned a contract extension with the Seattle Seahawks.
- SignedSigned with the Seattle Seahawks.
- DraftedSelected by the Seattle Seahawks in round 1, pick 20.
About Jaxon Smith-Njigba: Bio FAQ
How old is Jaxon Smith-Njigba?
Jaxon Smith-Njigba is 24 years old. He was born on February 14, 2002. 2026 is his 4th NFL season.
How tall is Jaxon Smith-Njigba?
Jaxon Smith-Njigba is 6 feet tall (6'0"), listed at 197 pounds, and plays wide receiver for the Seattle Seahawks.
How much does Jaxon Smith-Njigba weigh?
Jaxon Smith-Njigba weighs 197 pounds, his listed weight on the Seattle Seahawks roster. He is listed at 6'0".
What number does Jaxon Smith-Njigba wear?
Jaxon Smith-Njigba wears number 11 for the Seattle Seahawks. He plays wide receiver.
What position does Jaxon Smith-Njigba play?
Jaxon Smith-Njigba plays wide receiver for the Seattle Seahawks, wearing number 11. 2026 is his 4th season in the NFL.
What team does Jaxon Smith-Njigba play for?
Jaxon Smith-Njigba plays for the Seattle Seahawks as a wide receiver. He has been with the Seahawks since 2023.
Where did Jaxon Smith-Njigba go to college?
Jaxon Smith-Njigba played college football at Ohio State, after attending Rockwall (TX). The Seattle Seahawks drafted him out of Ohio State in 2023.
When was Jaxon Smith-Njigba drafted?
The Seattle Seahawks selected Jaxon Smith-Njigba in the first round of the 2023 NFL Draft with the 20th overall pick, out of Ohio State.
What round was Jaxon Smith-Njigba drafted in?
Jaxon Smith-Njigba was a first-round pick in the 2023 NFL Draft, taken 20th overall by the Seattle Seahawks.
What pick was Jaxon Smith-Njigba in the NFL Draft?
Jaxon Smith-Njigba was the 20th overall pick of the 2023 NFL Draft, selected by the Seattle Seahawks in the first round.
Where is Jaxon Smith-Njigba from?
Jaxon Smith-Njigba went to high school in Texas, at Rockwall, before playing college football at Ohio State.
When is Jaxon Smith-Njigba's birthday?
Jaxon Smith-Njigba's birthday is February 14. He was born on February 14, 2002 and is 24 years old.
How long has Jaxon Smith-Njigba been in the NFL?
2026 is Jaxon Smith-Njigba's 4th NFL season; he entered the league in 2023 as a first-round pick of the Seattle Seahawks. View his career statistics.
What teams has Jaxon Smith-Njigba played for?
Jaxon Smith-Njigba has played for the Seattle Seahawks. View his career statistics.
Has Jaxon Smith-Njigba won a Super Bowl?
Yes. Jaxon Smith-Njigba was a member of the Seattle Seahawks team that won Super Bowl LX after the 2025 season.
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