Jaxon Smith-Njigba
WR · Seattle Seahawks
Roster observation: 2026, Week 8. Fri, Oct 30, 10:07 AM ET
Week 8, 2026 projection
21.8 PPR points
Point-per-reception scoring. Week 8 projections come from a backup source. Shark Snip's projections are unavailable for this week.
Fri, Oct 30, 8:25 PM ET
WR3 among 159 available WR projections for this period. Ties share a rank.
Week 8, 2026 outlook
No sourced injury report was returned for this player and week. This does not confirm health or game-day availability. Jaxon Smith-Njigba has a scheduled Week 8 matchup at home against Chicago Bears. Kickoff: Mon, Nov 2, 8:15 PM ET.
The stored Week 8 forecast is 21.8 PPR points. Week 8 projections come from a backup source. Shark Snip's projections are unavailable for this week. Targets per game averaged 12.0 across 3 recorded totals in 2026, weeks 7, 6, 5. The preceding three recorded games averaged 10.3. These are past results, not a workload forecast.
What to watch
Week 8 matchup
CHI
Chicago Bears
Scheduled home matchup
Scheduled kickoff
Mon, Nov 2, 8:15 PM ET
Check official schedule changes and inactive reports before kickoff.
Recorded usage change
The latest three listed games are compared with the preceding three in the same season. A change appears only when both windows have three recorded totals. It is not a forecast.
12.0n=3
Targets per game
2026, weeks 7, 6, 5. Change +1.7 against the preceding three games.
8.7n=3
Catches per game
2026, weeks 7, 6, 5. Change +0.7 against the preceding three games.
128.7n=3
Receiving yards per game
2026, weeks 7, 6, 5. Change +9 against the preceding three games.
Inspect the comparison windows
| Metric | Recent weeks / average | Previous weeks / average |
|---|---|---|
| Targets per game | 7, 6, 5 / 12.0 (3 recorded) | 4, 3, 2 / 10.3 (3 recorded) |
| Catches per game | 7, 6, 5 / 8.7 (3 recorded) | 4, 3, 2 / 8.0 (3 recorded) |
| Receiving yards per game | 7, 6, 5 / 128.7 (3 recorded) | 4, 3, 2 / 119.7 (3 recorded) |
Compare observed teammates
Compare stored PPR forecasts from the same week, scoring format and source. A difference is not a start/sit recommendation or a probability.
Jaxon Smith-Njigba · WR
21.8
Jaxon Smith-Njigba · PPR
Active roster. Fri, Oct 30, 8:25 PM ET
6.6
Cooper Kupp · PPR
Active roster. Fri, Oct 30, 8:25 PM ET
Jaxon Smith-Njigba minus Cooper Kupp: +15.2 PPR points. See each player's source date above.
Open the full start/sit toolTeam injury and practice context
Teammate availability can matter to role context. These source designations do not establish a workload change.
No sourced team reports were returned for this week. Missing reports do not mean a healthy roster.
Observed depth-chart context
The source’s formation and depth-slot labels are preserved. They are not confirmation of today’s starter, snaps or targets.
Stale source. Mon, Oct 26, 2:02 AM ET
| Player | Formation | Position label | Source slot | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaxon Smith-Njigba | Offense | WR | 1 | Mon, Oct 26, 2:02 AM ET |
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Usage trend
Recent game stats
Regular-season actuals from the listed seasons and weeks. These may include the prior season. Averages use recorded games only and are not predictions.
Last 3 listed games
26.5
PPR average · 3 recorded totals
Last 5 listed games
25.5
PPR average · 5 recorded totals
Last 8 listed games
26.3
PPR average · 8 recorded totals
| Season / week | Opponent | PPR | Pass yards | Rush yards | Receive yards | Targets | Catches | Carries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 / 7 | KC | 31.3 | 0 | 13 | 150 | 12 | 9 | 2 |
| 2026 / 6 | DEN | 25.4 | 0 | 0 | 134 | 16 | 12 | 0 |
| 2026 / 5 | SF | 22.8 | 0 | 16 | 102 | 8 | 5 | 1 |
| 2026 / 4 | LAC | 12.6 | 0 | 0 | 76 | 6 | 5 | 0 |
| 2026 / 3 | WAS | 35.4 | 14 | 0 | 128 | 14 | 10 | 0 |
| 2026 / 2 | ARI | 42.5 | 0 | 0 | 155 | 11 | 9 | 0 |
| 2026 / 1 | NE | 26.2 | 0 | 0 | 122 | 11 | 8 | 0 |
| 2025 / 18 | SF | 14.4 | 0 | 0 | 84 | 8 | 6 | 0 |
Injury and practice report
No sourced report was returned for this player and week. This does not confirm that the player is healthy or active.
News and podcast discussion
Updated Oct 30, 5:15 AM ET
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Nick deserves a share of the credit for that turnover.3. Jaxon Smith-Njigba continues to be the engine of the offenseJaxon Smith-Njigba is putting together an extraordinary season and once again proved that he’s the engine of the Seahawks’ offense.
But outside of his throws to Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Sam Darnold hasn’t played well this season.5.
Shaheed was never supposed to be more than a secondary receiving option behind Jaxon Smith-Njigba and, in fact, is more of a gadget offensive weapon and special teams threat than a downfield target.
Jaxon Smith-Njigba has 150 receiving yards, TD in Seahawks' win vs. Chiefs Oct 26, 3:02 AM ET
Jaxon Smith-Njigba has 150 receiving yards and a score in the Seahawks' 20-3 win over the Chiefs Oct 26, 12:13 AM ET
Jaxon Smith-Njigba, stifling defense help Seahawks hand Chiefs first loss Oct 25, 11:59 PM ET