Jaxon Smith-Njigba named top fantasy target for 2026 NFL season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 16, 2026, 3:40 PM
Last updated Aug 16, 2026
Jaxon Smith-Njigba of the Seattle Seahawks has been highlighted as a prime fantasy football draft target for the upcoming season. ESPN analyst Matt Bowen cites Smith-Njigba’s strong performance last year, where he led the league with 1,793 receiving yards and averaged 21.2 fantasy points per game, as key to his recommendation. Smith-Njigba is expected to continue his high-level production in 2026, maintaining a significant role in the Seahawks' offense as a reliable option for quarterback Sam Darnold. Analysts predict he will contend for league-leading receiving yards again this year.
- •Smith-Njigba led the NFL with 1,793 receiving yards in 2025.
- •He averaged 21.2 fantasy points per game last season.
- •Bowen identifies him as a top target for redraft leagues in 2026.
- •He is expected to be the primary receiving option for Sam Darnold.
- 3:40 PMYahoo Sports — Jaxon Smith-Njigba lands on ESPN’s top fantasy targets list
"Seahawks star Jaxon Smith-Njigba was named by ESPN’s Matt Bowen as being one of his top fantasy football draft targets for redraft leagues this year.
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