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Unfortunately for the Bears, Simmons can't cover Jaxon Smith-Njigba. Chicago is dead last in yards per reception to opposing wide receivers. They allow the second-highest average depth of target.

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Smith-Njigba exploits Bears' dead-last pass defense coverage metrics.

Smith-Njigba has a significant matchup advantage against Chicago's secondary; the Bears are dead last in yards per reception allowed to opposing wide receivers and allow the second-highest average depth of target, creating favorable conditions for the Seahawks receiver.

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JSN scores 43-yard TD but remains Seattle's only explosive element; OPI wipes out near-goal-line chance.

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JSN accounted for 118 of 252 yards; offense is JSN or nothing.

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Receiving yards in first 8 games of a season: 1. "Crazy Legs" Elroy Hirsch (1,058 in 1951) 2. Jaxon Smith-Njigba (1,040 and counting)

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Jaxon Smith-Njigba's next Monday night game is against the Cowboys in Week 13. Dude might repeat the Rose Bowl performance.

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Me watching Jaxon Smith-Njigba run routes

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Sam Darnold has passed for 94 yards. Jaxon Smith-Njigba has accounted for 92 of those yards

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