Jaxon Smith-Njigba excels in Seahawks' win over Cardinals

Jaxon Smith-Njigba recorded nine catches for 155 yards and three touchdowns as the Seattle Seahawks defeated the Arizona Cardinals 31-7 on September 20. The Cardinals managed to tie the game 7-7 at halftime but struggled defensively in the second half, allowing Smith-Njigba to score three times. Head coach Mike LaFleur acknowledged communication issues on defense led to the Cardinals' poor performance, while veteran safety Budda Baker took responsibility for the mistakes. The Cardinals, now 1-1, face the San Francisco 49ers next, where they will need to prepare for another challenging matchup against running back Christian McCaffrey.

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