Smith-Njigba Breaks Seahawks Yards Record in 30-24 Win
Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba etched his name into NFL history on Sunday, breaking the franchise's single-season receiving yards record during a 30-24 victory over the Tennessee Titans at Lumen Field. The third-year standout hauled in eight passes for 167 yards and two touchdowns, pushing his season total to 1,313 yards through 11 games and surpassing the previous mark of 1,303 set by former teammate D.K. Metcalf in 2020.
Smith-Njigba's performance capped a dominant first half and early third quarter, where he accounted for both of Seattle's passing scores. His first touchdown came on a 63-yard strike from quarterback Sam Darnold in the second quarter, giving the Seahawks a 10-0 lead. He added a 56-yard touchdown reception to open the third, extending the advantage to 23-3. Darnold finished 16 of 26 for 244 yards, while running back Kenneth Walker contributed 71 yards on 11 carries to help Seattle control the ground game.
The win improved the Seahawks to 8-3, providing a strong rebound from a loss to the Los Angeles Rams the previous week. Seattle remains in second place in the NFC West, a game behind the Rams, with playoff positioning still in flux depending...