Jaxon Smith-Njigba is absolutely tearing up the league, leading the NFL with a ridiculous 277 receiving yards through just two games. Our guy, the defending Offensive Player of the Year, isn’t just making a statement, he’s basically screaming it from the top of Lumen Field. The Emerald City knew he was special after he brought home the OPOY award in 2025, barely beating Puka Nacua, and then helped lead our Seahawks to a Super Bowl win that same year. But to start the next season like *this*? It’s just absurd.
JSN’s Insane Start Has the 12s Hyped
It’s clear JSN isn’t resting on his laurels, or his Super Bowl ring. Not only is he leading the entire league in receiving yards, but his four touchdown catches are tied for the NFL lead. Think about that for a second! He hit a career milestone against the Cardinals, snagging three receiving touchdowns in a single game for the first time, including an absolutely electric 82-yard score that had us all losing our minds. This isn’t just a hot start, either. Smith-Njigba joined an exclusive club, becoming only the fifth wide receiver ever to record at least eight catches, 120 receiving yards, and a touchdown in each of his team’s first two games. This dude is built different, and the rest of the league is finding out the hard way.
The Race for OPOY Is Heating Up Fast
Of course, JSN isn’t the only one lighting it up, and the OPOY race is already stacked with talent, especially at wide receiver and running back. Guys like Gibbs are showing out, already making the Pro Bowl in each of his first three seasons. He’s a true dual-threat, racking up 208 rushing yards, 91 receiving yards, two rushing touchdowns, and one receiving TD through two weeks. K9, now lighting it up for Kansas City, also had a historic start, becoming the only player in the past 40 seasons to record at least 175 scrimmage yards in each of his team’s first two games. He rushed for 173 yards and two scores in Week 1! Even guys like Chase, who had a quiet Week 1 with only 12 receiving yards, exploded in Week 2 with two touchdown catches, including an insane toe-tapping grab. He’s also got a league-high 56 receiving touchdowns since 2021! The King himself, Derrick Henry, who won this award back in 2020, isn’t slowing down at 32 either, with 144 rushing yards and three TDs in Week 1.
But let’s be real, the story right now is JSN. With him absolutely cooking and already staking his claim at the top of the leaderboard, we’re in for an incredible season. This is only Week 2, folks, and our defending OPOY is already playing like he wants another trophy. Get ready for some fireworks, 12s, because if JSN keeps this up, it’s going to be a ride you won’t want to miss.
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Originally reported by Fox Sports.
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