JaxonSmith-Njigba

News: 7 hours agoSmith-Njigba caught six of seven targets for 77 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 16-6 win over the Cardinals.

Spin: It was another big performance for the second-year wideout, as even in rainy conditions, he led the Seahawks in receiving while grabbing the game's only offensive TD on a three-yard catch in the second quarter. Over the last four games, Smith-Njigba has delivered a 29-436-3 line on 38 targets, and even with DK Metcalf healthy, the younger receiver may be emerging as Seattle's top downfield threat. Smith-Njigba will look to catch six or more passes for a fifth straight game in Week 13 against the Jets.

ESPN Fantasy Projection: Eventually finding his footing as the Seahawks' No. 3 WR, Smith-Njigba was largely deployed via the slot as a rookie (64.3% rate) working as a complement to DK Metcalf and Tyler Lockett, both of whom finished inside the top 25 fantasy players at the position. Smith-Njigba is a smooth and reliable receiver who uses agility and crisp routes to gain separation, and at just 22 years old he figures to eventually grow into a starring role. With Lockett and Noah Fant returning, however, targets may be hard to come by in 2024. Seattle's new coaching regime figures to shake things up from a scheme perspective, but how many opportunities they'll immediately grant Smith-Njigba remains to be seen. An injury to the 31-year-old Lockett would pave the way for a potential JSN breakout, who presents with plenty of theoretical upside.