Jaxon Smith-Njigba Fantasy Football News

Jaxon Smith-Njigba
WR
, Seattle Seahawks

Age: 24
Weight: 197 lbs
Height: 6' 0"
College: Ohio State

ADP: 4
Depth Chart Ranking: 1

Pts	RecYds	RecTD	Rec	RuYds
84.7	481	6	32	0

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Sam Darnold returns to practice; Seahawks targeting Friday decision

Brady Henderson

Sep 23 · 4:35 PM EDT

Mike Macdonald said QB Sam Darnold (glute) won't take every rep in practice today and that they'll ramp him up as the week goes on. He said they'd like to have a decision by Friday on whether or not he's playing Sunday at Washington.

Fantasy Impact:

Darnold’s return to practice gives him a legitimate chance to reclaim the starting job, but fantasy managers should avoid committing to either Seattle quarterback until Macdonald announces the decision. Lock has played well enough to remain a viable QB2 if he draws another start. Smith-Njigba remains an elite option regardless of the quarterback, while Seattle’s secondary pass catchers carry more volatility.

Seahawks QB Sam Darnold expected to miss Week 2

Ian Rapoport

Sep 10 · 1:04 PM EDT

Sam Darnold is expected to miss next week's game, but he should be back sooner, rather than later, sources say. Could be just a few weeks.

With 17 days from Wed. until their Week 3 game against the Commanders, Darnold gets a schedule break, as well.

Fantasy Impact:

Lock is positioned to start Week 2 and becomes relevant in two-quarterback and superflex formats. Darnold’s apparent avoidance of a major injury reduces the likelihood that Lock develops into a long-term waiver option.

Smith-Njigba remains a strong weekly start after Lock successfully funneled the passing game through him Wednesday night. The quarterback change creates more concern for Seattle’s secondary pass-catchers and could allow opponents to devote additional attention to the running game.

Seahawks trade for WR Rashid Shaheed

Pro Football Talk

Nov 04, 2025 · 1:41 PM EST

Seattle’s already strong passing game has just picked up another big-play threat.

The Saints are trading wide receiver Rashid Shaheed to the Seahawks, according to NFL Network.

Fantasy Impact:

Shaheed was a strong trade candidate by many before the deadline and he's now a deep threat for the Seahawks. This likely pushes Horton to the team's WR4 assuming Kupp is back healthy at some point. Horton was just coming off an impressive game against the Commanders with Kupp out. Meanwhile for the Saints, Olave remains at least for now and is the team's WR1, but behind him there are lots of questions as Cook and Vele seem to be next up. Johnson, the Saints TE, looks to be the second target overall in the passing game.

Jaxon Smith-Njigba dealing with illness, added to injury report as questionable

Adam Schefter

Sep 20, 2025 · 5:10 PM EDT

The Seahawks added WR Jaxon Smith-Njigba to the injury report Saturday with an illness and listed him as questionable for Sunday’s game against the Saints.

Fantasy Impact:

We’ll see how JSN feels in the morning. The Seahawks have a 4:05 kickoff, so keep that in mind as you monitor his status Sunday. JSN has surpassed 100 receiving yards in each of his first two games. We have him as a top-five option this week.