On the biggest stage of the season, Jaxon Smith-Njigba delivered a performance that changed the conversation. In the NFC Championship Game, he helped lift the Seahawks past the Rams and into the Super Bowl with a dominant night: 10 catches on 12 targets, 153 yards, and a touchdown.
Seattle made Smith-Njigba the centerpiece of the offense, moving him all over the field. He lined up wide on both sides, worked the slot, and even took snaps out of the backfield. Wherever he aligned, he won. Different routes, different coverages, same result.
The Rams threw everything at him and still couldn’t slow him down. Smith-Njigba caught passes against six different defenders, created yards after the catch, and consistently showed up in the biggest moments. This wasn’t scheme-only production. It was route running, awareness, toughness, and versatility.
That’s what separates him. This game showed that Jaxon Smith-Njigba isn’t just a great receiver. He’s the most complete and best wide receiver in the NFL, capable of winning anywhere on the field, at any time.
