Jaxon Smith-Njigba Has Tough Matchup In Week 8
1 year agoSeattle Seahawks wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba had his highly anticipated breakout in Week 7, catching four balls for 63 yards and his first career touchdown. The increased production was the result of DK Metcalf (ribs, hip) sitting out due to injury. With Tyler Lockett (hamstring) battling a hamstring injury that has held him out of preparations for Week 8 so far, Smith-Njigba may get a bump up the depth chart for the second week in a row. Too bad that the opportunity is coming against the Cleveland Browns, who are holding opposing wide receivers to fewer fantasy points than any other team in the league. Even if Lockett does not play it is hard to ignore the challenge facing Smith-Njigba. He may be worth a flex in deeper leagues on Sunday, but most managers will be better off seeking an option with a more promising matchup for Week 8.
Source: NFL.com
Source: NFL.com
Jaxon Smith-Njigba Looks To End Season Strong
3 months agoSeattle Seahawks wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba enters Week 18 five receptions short of fellow wide receiver Tyler Lockett's single-season team record. Smith-Njigba is in prime position to break the record in Week 18 against the Los Angeles Rams. Smith-Njigba is entering the final week of what has become a breakout season. In 16 games, JSN sits as the WR7 with 1,121 receiving yards and six touchdowns. He has been nothing short of excellent as he has stepped into Seattle's No. 1 wide receiver role. The Rams have been relatively generous to opposing wide receivers in fantasy so Smith-Njigba should have no problems getting loose in the final game of the season. Additionally, JSN had his best outing of his career against the Rams in Week 9. He caught seven passes for 180 yards and two touchdowns. He has been nothing short of excellent ever since. Deploy JSN as a WR1 this week.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Jaxon Smith-Njigba With Massive Dud On Thursday Night
3 months agoSeattle Seahawks wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba recorded a huge dud in Week 17 against the Chicago Bears. JSN caught three of six targets for 32 yards. The Seahawks could not get anything going on offense, and JSN suffered as a result. Quarterback Geno Smith only threw for 160 passing yards which limited the output of Seattle's pass catchers. He also missed Smith-Njigba on a couple of easy throws across the middle that would have boosted JSN's output. Smith-Njigba still led the team in targets this week as he continues to operate as the No. 1 in this offense. The dud is not concerning considering how well he had been playing recently and that the Seahawks' offense struggled as a whole. It is disappointing timing in the middle of the fantasy playoffs. For fantasy managers with championships in Week 18, Smith-Njigba should be able to bounce back against the Los Angeles Rams next week.
Source: ESPN
Source: ESPN
Jaxon Smith-Njigba Ready To Deliver WR1 Numbers
3 months agoSeattle Seahawks wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba is in another great position to succeed in Week 17. The Seahawks will travel to Chicago to face the Bears this week. The Bears started the season as one of the best passing defenses, but they have faltered lately. This matchup is a lot better than the raw numbers would suggest. JSN has been a target hog for several weeks and that should not change in a must-win game for the Seahawks. Smith-Njigba has racked up 1,089 receiving yards and six touchdowns this season. He has scored 18.3 or more PPR fantasy points in six of his last seven games. He is on a complete tear and should be a valuable addition to championship lineups this week.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Jaxon Smith-Njigba With Monster Day In Week 16
3 months agoSeattle Seahawks wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba was excellent in Week 16 against the Minnesota Vikings. JSN caught eight of 12 targets for 95 yards and a touchdown. The effort earned him his first 1,000-yard receiving season of his career and bumped his touchdown total to six for the season. The effort marked a continued breakout for JSN this season. He enters fantasy championship weekend fresh off two straight 12-target games. That kind of volume will continue to bring excellent fantasy performances. The Seahawks are fighting for their playoff lives at this point and will need all hands on deck moving forward. They will travel to play the Chicago Bears in Week 17. The Bears are fresh off allowing Jared Goff to throw the ball all over the yard in Week 16. As such, the Seahawks' passing offense should have plenty of success this week. Expect JSN to continue this breakout next week.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
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