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ArticleMaking the Case for the Fantasy Football WR1 (2026)
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Despite having Sam Darnold as his quarterback, Smith-Njigba was outstanding last year, averaging 2.21 fantasy points per target, the second-best mark among qualifying wide receivers.
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Darnold's 2025 success with Smith-Njigba uncertain under new OC Fleury.

Sam Darnold's 2025 performance with Jaxon Smith-Njigba was outstanding, but uncertainty exists about whether he will continue at that level with new offensive coordinator Brian Fleury. Despite having Darnold as his quarterback, Smith-Njigba was exceptional last year, averaging 2.21 fantasy points per target, the second-best mark among qualifying wide receivers.

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