Jaxon Smith-njigba Shines With 82-Yard TD Against Cardinals

WHO:

Heavy NFL - Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Drew Lock, Seattle Seahawks, Arizona Cardinals

WHAT:

Heavy NFL - Jaxon Smith-Njigba was nominated for the Air & Ground Player of the Week after his performance against the Arizona Cardinals, where he recorded 155 yards and three touchdowns.

seahawks.com - Smith-Njigba's three touchdowns in the game against the Cardinals were a single-game career high.

Heavy NFL - Jaxon Smith-Njigba is now in the MVP discussion after two games in the 2026 NFL season, where he has recorded 277 yards and 4 touchdowns.

seahawks.com - Smith-Njigba led the NFL in receiving last year with 1,793 yards.

seahawks.com - Smith-Njigba's performance against the Arizona Cardinals included a 7-yard touchdown on third-and-goal and a 12-yard touchdown on third-and-6.

Heavy NFL - Jaxon Smith-Njigba's performance included a single-game career high of three touchdowns against the Arizona Cardinals.

seahawks.com - Smith-Njigba's 82-yard touchdown was the first of three touchdowns he scored in the game.

seahawks.com - Smith-Njigba's total of 17 catches for 277 yards and four touchdowns through two games this season includes the statistics from the game against the Cardinals.

seahawks.com - Smith-Njigba has now achieved 11 100-yard games since the start of the previous season, totaling 2,070 yards and 14 touchdowns on 136 catches over that 19-game stretch.

seahawks.com - Jaxon Smith-Njigba has now recorded 17 catches for 277 yards and four touchdowns through two games this season.

seahawks.com - Smith-Njigba achieved a single-game career high with three touchdowns in the game against the Arizona Cardinals.

seahawks.com - Smith-Njigba has 11 100-yard games since the start of the previous season, totaling 2,070 yards and 14 touchdowns on 136 catches over that 19-game stretch.

Pro Football Network - Jaxon Smith-Njigba was described by fans as a "WR1 & an MVP Candidate" and compared to "Prime Jerry Rice levels of efficiency" following his performance against the Arizona Cardinals.

IJR - The Seattle Seahawks achieved a franchise-record 12th straight win with a score of 31-7 against the Arizona Cardinals.

Heavy NFL - Jaxon Smith-Njigba recorded nine catches for 155 yards and three touchdowns on 11 targets during the game against the Arizona Cardinals.

Heavy NFL - Jaxon Smith-Njigba scored an 82-yard touchdown against the Arizona Cardinals.

seahawks.com - The 82-yard reception is the longest of Jaxon Smith-Njigba's career; his previous long was 63 yards.

WHERE:

seahawks.com - The game took place in Seattle, Washington.

WHEN:

seahawks.com - The touchdown occurred during the opening offensive drive of the game against the Arizona Cardinals on a Sunday.

WHY:

seahawks.com - Seahawks coach Mike Macdonald highlighted Smith-Njigba's performance in high-leverage situations, stating, "What tremendous plays by Drew as well."

seahawks.com - Seahawks coach Mike Macdonald praised Smith-Njigba, stating, "He's just a tremendous player," highlighting his performance in high-leverage situations.

Heavy NFL - Cardinals head coach Mike LaFleur acknowledged Jaxon Smith-Njigba's performance, stating, “He’s a dang good receiver.”

HOW:

seahawks.com - Offensive coordinator Brian Fleury was credited for moving Smith-Njigba around to make it harder for the Cardinals to defend him.

seahawks.com - Quarterback Drew Lock connected with receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba for the touchdown.

Jaxon Smith-Njigba has been nominated for the Air & Ground Player of the Week following an impressive performance against the Arizona Cardinals, where he racked up 155 yards and scored three touchdowns. This achievement marks a single-game career high for Smith-Njigba, showcasing his standout abilities on the field. The nomination highlights his significant impact in the game and his potential as a rising star in the NFL.