Jaxon Smith-Njigba picks up where he left off
Despite the early switch from Sam Darnold (hip) to Drew Lock, Jaxon Smith-Njigba still topped 100 yards and scored Seattle's lone touchdown.
Seattle Seahawks WR Jaxon Smith-Njigba totaled eight receptions, 122 yards, and a touchdown during the team's Week 1 win over the New England Patriots . He was targeted a game-high 11 times.
Why It Matters: Give some credit to Drew Lock , who found ways to get the ball to JSN after Sam Darnold (hip) was knocked out of the game after just one drive due to a hip injury. That Lock was able to step in and help Smith-Njigba top 100 yards is great news for JSN owners -- one need only look at Justin Jefferson a season ago to see how a quarterback can kill a talented receiver's fantasy value. No matter who starts at quarterback in Week 2, Smith-Njigba should remain locked in fantasy lineups as a WR1.
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