Jaxon Smith-Njigba, our very own Seahawks wideout, played a starring role in a championship last year, not on the real field, but for one lucky fantasy football player. Jacob Gibbs, the fantasy guru, admitted his friend McKenzy flat-out beat him and all their buddies in fantasy football last season, and it was all thanks to JSN. Seriously, you read that right: our guy JSN helped secure a fantasy title in 2025, and if you are prepping for your 2026 draft, you need to pay attention.
The JSN Secret That Crushed the Competition
So how did McKenzy, a mom of three no less, pull off this fantasy heist? She snagged Jaxon Smith-Njigba in Round 3 of her draft. Her secret weapon? Reading Gibbs’ FFT Newsletter and simply “picked the guys with the coolest names from the list of players that Gibbs liked.” Talk about a simple strategy delivering huge results! While her Rome Odunze pick might not have worked out, JSN certainly did, proving that sometimes, instinct and a good list are all you need. For the 12s diving deep into their draft prep, Gibbs is already hyping up “this year’s JSN candidates” on his Beyond the Box Score show. This is crucial intel, especially as we head into August. Don’t sleep on that.
Why Your RB Strategy is Still Everything For Fantasy Gold
Even with JSN shining bright at receiver, Gibbs stresses that running backs remain the “most important position in Fantasy.” Forget what some folks say about real-life football; in fantasy, a “trustworthy bell-cow” back is absolutely clutch, anchoring those high-scoring squads we all dream of. But here’s the kicker: the fantasy landscape is “always changing!” Gibbs is doing his best to keep up with his latest rankings, but for us dedicated fans, it means we need to practice patience at RB and relentlessly hunt for the best value available in our 2026 drafts.
As we get closer to your draft date, staying dialed in is key. Gibbs is constantly updating his RB rankings (Half-PPR), dropping film cut-ups of new faces on his Twitter, and breaking down preseason action takeaways on Beyond the Box Score. There’s even an “RB Advice BTB Playlist” you can check out. Don’t make rookie mistakes like drafting two QBs who share a bye week in the first ten rounds. Get on top of this information. Your fantasy season, and bragging rights among your buddies in the Emerald City, depend on it!
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Originally reported by CBS Sports.
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