Jaxon Smith-Njigba leads NFL in receiving yards after strong game
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 3, 2026, 4:25 AM
Last updated Nov 3, 2026
Jaxon Smith-Njigba of the Seattle Seahawks continued his impressive season by catching six passes for 118 yards, including a long touchdown reception from Sam Darnold, during a game against the Chicago Bears. This performance keeps him at the top of the NFL receiving yards leaderboard with 985 yards. Tee Higgins of the Cincinnati Bengals is in second place with 726 receiving yards, ahead of CeeDee Lamb of the Dallas Cowboys, who has 709 yards. The next block of games will be crucial for Smith-Njigba as he attempts to extend his lead.
- •Smith-Njigba catches six passes for 118 yards
- •He leads the NFL with 985 receiving yards
- •Tee Higgins is second with 726 yards
- •CeeDee Lamb follows closely with 709 yards
- •The Seahawks aim to maintain momentum going forward
- 4:25 AMYahoo Sports — Jaxon Smith-Njigba continues to devastate in receiving yardage
"Who will finish second to Jaxon Smith-Njigba if the Seahawks' star stays healthy for the NFL season?
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