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Jaxson Smith-Njigba, WR (SEA) Fresh off of winning Offensive Player of the Year in the 2025 season, JSN is on pace to compete for the award again. He leads the league receptions, receiving yards, and receiving touchdowns.
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Smith-Njigba ranked #2 MVP candidate; leads league in receptions, yards, TDs.

Smith-Njigba is ranked #2 in the source's MVP top-5 after winning Offensive Player of the Year in 2025. He leads the league in receptions, receiving yards, and receiving touchdowns, positioning him to compete for the award again. The source notes he could become the league's 6th receiver ever to win the Triple Crown. Historical comparison: Smith-Njigba is one of only two players since the merger with 700+ receiving yards and 7+ receiving touchdowns through the first 6 weeks of a season, alongside Jerry Rice in 1986.

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