Jaxon Smith-Njigba absolutely erupted against the Chiefs on Sunday, racking up nine catches for an incredible 150 yards and a touchdown. He even added a pair of carries to push his scrimmage total to a massive 163 yards. If you felt like our guy was getting a ton of looks, you’re not wrong, and Coach Mike Macdonald agrees.
Macdonald’s Not Wrong: JSN Is THE Guy
After that huge win, Head Coach Mike Macdonald didn’t mince words about Smith-Njigba’s role in the offense. “You’d be crazy not to try to make him the primary [target] on as many concepts as you can,” Macdonald told reporters. And honestly, who could argue with that? Through just seven games, JSN is already leading the entire league in receiving yards with 867, and he’s got a league-best eight receiving touchdowns. He’s also pacing the NFL in targets with 78, showing just how much Sam Darnold is looking his way.
A League Leader, Already
Smith-Njigba’s dominance isn’t just a one-game fluke. His season-long numbers are screaming that he’s a certified superstar. Macdonald couldn’t hold back the praise, calling him “tremendous.” The coach added, “I don’t know how else to describe him.” He even hinted at some “adversity this week,” but quickly pivoted to JSN’s character, saying he was “really proud of him as a person. He’s a person, competitor, teammate. How do you not just have the most respect for the guy and love him for how he operates?” If you want to see his incredible skill in action, his 28-yard touchdown catch against the Chiefs was the perfect example of his ability.
This kid is locked in, Seattle. With Macdonald basically saying they’re going to keep feeding him the rock, the rest of the league needs to brace themselves. What JSN is doing for the Emerald City’s offense is setting the tone, and we can’t wait to see him keep stacking those numbers and driving this team forward.
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Originally reported by Pro Football Talk.
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