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ArticleSeahawks’ Jaxon Smith-Njigba makes case that he’s even better in 2026
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Seattle is targeting Smith-Njigba on 37.89% of pass attempts, highest in the NFL (next are DeVonta Smith of the Eagles and Puka Nacua of the Rams at 33.33%) and above his 2025 target share of 35.82% that led the NFL. And his 36 targets and 27 receptions are each three times more than any other Seahawk.

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Smith-Njigba's target share rose to 37.89%, highest in NFL, from 35.82% last season.

Smith-Njigba is commanding an even higher target share in 2026 than his league-leading 35.82% in 2025; he is being targeted on 37.89% of pass attempts (highest in the NFL), with 36 targets and 27 receptions through three games—each three times more than any other Seahawk. This represents a significant increase in volume despite the presence of Cooper Kupp, Rashid Shaheed, Tory Horton, and tight ends AJ Barner and Elijah Arroyo.

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