Jaxon Smith-Njigba isn’t just playing well, he’s leading the entire NFL with a ridiculous 1,036 receiving yards right now, stacking up 71 catches and nine touchdowns on 99 targets. That’s a staggering 115.1 yards per game, powering a Seattle offense that throws for 217 yards each outing. This Week 10 matchup against the Las Vegas Raiders is suddenly a must-watch, especially with rookie Fernando Mendoza making his first career start under center for Vegas.
JSN: The Emerald City’s Unstoppable Force
Forget those quieter days, like his seven catches for 51 yards against Arizona on November 8. Jaxon Smith-Njigba has been on an absolute tear, putting up 118 yards and a score against Chicago on November 2, and then an insane 150 yards and a touchdown against Kansas City on October 25. His 14.6 yards per catch is pure electric, and the Seahawks are gonna need every single one of those yards to keep pace with a Raiders’ offense that’s slinging it for 259.7 yards per game. Talk about high stakes: our guy is facing a rookie quarterback in his debut, and JSN is already playing at an All-Pro level. It’s time for the Emerald City’s star receiver to show out big in the desert.
Beyond Lumen Field: Week 10’s Other Big Showdown
While our Seahawks are battling it out, there’s another massive Week 10 clash grabbing headlines. The San Francisco 49ers roll into Dallas at 7-1, averaging 29.4 points per game, ready to take on the Cowboys. Brock Purdy, the Niners’ QB, has been sharp, with 1,980 passing yards, 17 touchdowns, and only five interceptions in eight games, boasting a 109.8 QBR. Their passing game averages 241.5 yards, and Purdy’s only been sacked eight times all season, which is crazy when you consider Dallas has 17 sacks. But watch out for Christian McCaffrey too. He’s got 457 rushing yards and nine touchdowns on 102 carries, averaging 4.5 yards per carry against a Cowboys’ defense that gives up 147.4 rushing yards per game, second-most in the league. Dallas’s Dak Prescott has thrown for 2,381 yards and 16 touchdowns, but his five interceptions could be a factor against the 49ers’ six picks.
This Week 10 showdown for our Hawks is huge. With Jaxon Smith-Njigba leading the NFL in receiving yards, this team is built to make noise. If you’re looking to get even more hyped for the action, new Underdog users can enter promo code FOXSPORTS, play $10, and snag $50 in bonus picks for the NFL slate. It’s time to see JSN and the Seahawks prove once again why they’re a force to be reckoned with as the season pushes forward. Let’s get it!
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Originally reported by Fox Sports.
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