Jaxon Smith-Njigba Fantasy Overview

Seahawks QB Sam Darnold (glute) is off the final injury report and will start Sunday’s game vs. the Commanders. He practiced all week, including full workouts on Thursday and Friday. QB Drew Lock played well in relief, but Darnold’s return is still good news for WR Jaxon Smith-Njigba and the rest of Seattle’s offense.

Seahawks HC Mike Macdonald said QB Sam Darnold (glute) is "on a good track" to play vs. the Commanders this weekend. Darnold was officially limited in practice on Wednesday and is expected to ramp up his work in the final two practices of the week. QB Drew Lock has played well in relief, but Darnold's return is still good news for WR Jaxon Smith-Njigba and the rest of Seattle's offense.

Seahawks QB Sam Darnold (glute) has been ruled out for Sunday's game vs. the Cardinals. The team has no plans to place him on IR, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter, but the early rule out doesn't bode well for Darnold's chances of making it back for Week 3. QB Drew Lock gets the start this weekend. He'll likely prove to be a downgrade from Darnold but had no problem getting the ball to WR Jaxon Smith-Njigba in the opener. JSN remains a must-start in Week 2, but no other Seattle pass catchers should be in fantasy lineups.

Seahawks WR Jaxon Smith-Njigba opened the 2026 season with another big performance after his 2025 offensive player of the year campaign. He caught 8 of 11 targets for 122 yards and a score in Wednesday night's comeback win over the Patriots. The highlight was a 45-yard TD that tied the game at 10 in the fourth quarter. Facing a 4th and 1, Seattle went play-action, leaving Smith-Njigba open in a soft spot a few yards past the sticks. He made the grab, turned upfield, and outran multiple Patriots for the score.