Calvin Johnson believes JSN can break receiving yards record
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 27, 2026, 5:42 PM
Last updated Oct 27, 2026
Calvin Johnson expressed confidence that Seahawks receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba could surpass his single-season receiving yards record of 1,964 yards. Currently, Smith-Njigba has 867 yards through seven games, putting him on track for approximately 2,106 yards this season. Johnson, who set the record in 2012, mentioned Smith-Njigba's strong start and noted that he previously opened the 2025 season with 819 yards but finished with 1,793. If Smith-Njigba maintains his current pace, he could make history this season.
- •Calvin Johnson spoke on the Up & Adams Show about JSN's potential.
- •JSN has recorded 867 receiving yards so far this season.
- •JSN is projected to finish the season with 2,106 yards.
- •Johnson's record has remained unbeaten since 2012.
- •JSN previously began the 2025 season on a record-breaking pace.
- 5:42 PMYahoo Sports — Calvin Johnson voices thoughts on Seahawks star JSN’s historic pace
"Hall-of-Famer Calvin Johnson believes that Jaxon Smith-Njigba is capable of breaking his all-time single-season receiving yards record this season.
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