Jaxon Smith-Njigba is the third player in NFL history with at least 75 receiving yards in the first nine games of a season
In Week 10, the Seahawks played host to the Cardinals in an NFC West showdown. Seattle had previously edged out Arizona 23-20 in their Week 4 matchup. By the conclusion of the first quarter, the score was 21-0, leaving the Cardinals with little hope.
When the final whistle blew on Sunday, the Seahawks emerged victorious with a score of 44-22. However, the final tally doesn’t accurately reflect how dominant Seattle was throughout Week 10. In the game against the Cardinals, Jaxon Smith-Njigba recorded five receptions for 93 yards and found the end zone. The third-year wide receiver has made NFL history over his first nine games, becoming only the third player ever to achieve at least 75 receiving yards in each of his initial nine games of a season.
Jaxon Smith-Njigba has established himself as the WR1 for the Seahawks
Jaxon Smith-Njigba joins Antonio Brown from 2014 and Michael Irvin from 1995 as the only players in NFL history to accumulate at least 75 receiving yards in each of their first nine games of a season. pic.twitter.com/TktG5WwUMP
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) November 10, 2025
Following their 44-22 win against the Cardinals in Week 10, the Seahawks improved to a 7-2 record in 2025. Furthermore, the team is currently riding a four-game winning streak. On offense, Seattle ranks among the best in the NFL this season. Their average of 30.6 points per game is third in the league. Additionally, Seattle’s average of 246.1 passing yards per game in 2025 ranks seventh in the NFL. The Seahawks have showcased an explosive passing attack to kick off the 2025 season.
This is primarily due to the chemistry between Sam Darnold and Jaxon Smith-Njigba. Kudos to the Seahawks for trading D.K. Metcalf during the offseason, fully aware that they had a bona fide WR1 in Smith-Njigba. As the team’s WR2 in 2024, Jaxon Smith-Njigba racked up 100 receptions for 1,130 yards and six touchdowns. Through nine games in 2025, Smith-Njigba has achieved 63 catches for 1,041 yards and five touchdowns. His average of 115.7 yards per game stands as the highest in the NFL this season.
Jaxon Smith-Njigba’s 17-game pace:
119 receptions 1,968 receiving yards 9 TDs
Still on pace to shatter Calvin Johnson’s single-season record pic.twitter.com/b00i1Ti3SH
— FanDuel (@FanDuel) November 10, 2025
With 93 receiving yards in Week 10, Jaxon Smith-Njigba etched his name into NFL history. He is now one of only three players to have at least 75 receiving yards in their first nine games of a season. He joins the ranks of Randy Moss (1995) and Antonio Brown (2014). Furthermore, his total of 1,041 receiving yards through nine games marks the fifth-highest since the league merger in 1970.
Jaxon Smith-Njigba is off to an unprecedented start this season for Seattle. He shows no indication of slowing down. Sam Darnold and Jaxon Smith-Njigba have connected for a pass of at least 40 yards six times this season. Seattle’s all-time receiving record is 1,303 yards, set by D.K. Metcalf in 2020. Given his current performance, Smith-Njigba is likely to surpass that mark before Thanksgiving. At his current pace, he is on track to break Calvin Johnson’s single-season receiving record of 1,964 yards.
Published: 2025-11-10 16:50:00
source: sportslens.org
