Seahawks WR Jaxon Smith-Njigba Is On Track To Make NFL History

Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba is putting together a season that could place him among the most productive pass catchers in NFL history. The third-year standout is on pace to challenge Calvin Johnson's single-season receiving record while pursuing the league's first 2,000-yard receiving season.

The wideout continued his historic campaign Monday night, recording six receptions for 118 yards and a touchdown in Seattle's 34-17 loss to the Chicago Bears. The performance marked his seventh game with at least 100 receiving yards through the first eight contests, placing him in rare company during the Super Bowl era.

The 24-year-old now has 985 receiving yards and nine touchdowns through eight games, putting him ahead of the rest of the NFL in receiving yardage. Smith-Njigba's current average of 123.1 yards per game projects to approximately 2,093 yards over a 17-game schedule, a total that would surpass Johnson's benchmark of 1,964 yards set with the Detroit Lions in 2012.

Johnson averaged 122.8 receiving yards per game during his record-setting season, which took place when the NFL played 16 regular-season games. At his current pace, Smith-Njigba could break that mark before the end of the 16th game, potentially making the extra game unnecessary to reach the record.

Seattle Seahawks' Jaxon Smith-Njigba On Pace To Achieve NFL History

Smith-Njigba is on track to break a record achieved by Johnson during his time in the league. This can be seen in a post made by Topps on Instagram.

The chase also puts the receiver within reach of another notable milestone. Only one player has reached 2,000 receiving yards in a season, and the Seahawks' leading pass catcher would become the first to accomplish the feat if he maintains his production. Cooper Kupp came close in 2021, finishing with 1,947 yards for the Los Angeles Rams, just 17 short of Johnson's record.

Seattle's offense has relied heavily on Smith-Njigba , whose production has continued despite opposing defenses focusing on limiting his impact. The Seahawks will need to sustain their passing-game efficiency and keep their star healthy as the schedule advances. With nine games remaining, the opportunity to rewrite the NFL record book remains within reach, although maintaining the current pace will be a significant challenge.