Jaxon Smith-Njigba just snagged his second FedEx Ground & Air Player of the Week award this season after absolutely tearing it up against the Kansas City Chiefs, and honestly, are we even surprised at this point? Our superstar wideout, who already led the league in receiving yards last year with a mind-blowing 1,793, is somehow on pace to *one-up* that historic 2025 campaign. He’s not just playing well, he’s dominating, and the rest of the league is still trying to figure out what hit ’em.
JSN’s Week 7 Masterclass and Fan Love
We all saw it, right? The dude went off against the Chiefs, logging nine receptions for 150 yards and a touchdown. That’s a monster game for anyone, but it was key in our 20-3 upset win. Remember that 28-yard score with under two minutes left in the first half? Yeah, the one where he hauled in that ridiculous over-the-shoulder catch while being blanketed by Chiefs star rookie corner Mansoor Delane? That was pure artistry, a highlight reel play that showed why he’s special. The best part? This isn’t some committee award; JSN got this weekly honor because *fans chose him*. That’s right, the people know greatness when they see it.
Dominance Continues: League Leader in Nearly Everything
This isn’t just a flash in the pan; this is who Jaxon Smith-Njigba is now. This second weekly award of 2026 came after his first one in Week 2, when he put up nine catches, 155 yards, and *three* touchdowns against the Arizona Cardinals. You know what that means for his season stats? He leads the entire NFL with an astounding 867 receiving yards through just seven games, over 200 more than Dallas’ Ceedee Lamb who’s sitting at 651. Not only that, JSN is first in receiving touchdowns with 8 and first in yards per game at 123.9. Oh, and he’s second in receptions with 58. This fourth-year superstar just became the sixth wideout in NFL history to record 100+ yards in six or more of his team’s first seven games. Is he the best receiver in the league right now? The numbers don’t lie.
Now, we’re gearing up for another battle! Jaxon and the squad are back home at Lumen Field this Monday night to host the Chicago Bears. You know he’s gonna be looking to stay hot, keep putting up those ridiculous numbers, and inch us one step closer to first place in the NFC West. Let’s get loud, Seattle!
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Originally reported by Field Gulls.
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