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Jaxon Smith-Njigba Breaks Seahawks' Receiving Record, Eyes NFL Milestone

11/24/2025

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Summary

Story summary

Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba set the team's single-season receiving yards record at 1,313 in 11 games, surpassing D.K. Metcalf's 1,303 from 2020.
He had eight receptions for 167 yards and two touchdowns.
With six games left, he is on pace to challenge the 1,964-yard NFL record.
He became the first NFL player to post at least 75 receiving yards in his first 11 games.

History

Historical Context

The NFL's passing game has evolved significantly since its inception, with official records starting in 1932. In 2015, Brandin Cooks set a franchise record with 1,138 receiving yards, reflecting the trend towards high-powered passing offenses. Recently, Jaxon Smith-Njigba surpassed this with 1,313 yards in just 11 games, indicating a continued shift in offensive strategies within the league.

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Story summary

Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba set the team's single-season receiving yards record at 1,313 in 11 games, surpassing D.K. Metcalf's 1,303 from 2020.
He had eight receptions for 167 yards and two touchdowns.
With six games left, he is on pace to challenge the 1,964-yard NFL record.
He became the first NFL player to post at least 75 receiving yards in his first 11 games.

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