Jaxon Smith-Njigba drops key pass in Seahawks' loss to 49ers
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 12, 2026, 11:03 AM
Last updated Oct 12, 2026

In a close contest on October 11, Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba dropped a crucial pass during the team's final drive against the San Francisco 49ers, leading to a 32-29 loss. With less than a minute left, Smith-Njigba, open on a flag route, misjudged the throw, missing an opportunity to potentially tie the game with a field goal. He took responsibility in his postgame remarks, expressing confidence that he would catch future passes in similar situations.
- •Seahawks lost 32-29 to the 49ers on October 11.
- •Jaxon Smith-Njigba dropped a key pass in the game's closing moments.
- •The drop denied the Seahawks a chance to tie the game.
- •Smith-Njigba acknowledged his mistake and expressed confidence in future performances.
- 11:03 AMYahoo Sports — Jaxon Smith-Njigba had logical 7-word review of his uncharacteristic clutch drop
"Kudos to Jaxon Smith-Njigba for keeping his head up.
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