Jaxon Smith-Njigba ranks fifth in NFL MVP race after Week 8
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 6, 2026, 5:35 PM
Last updated Nov 6, 2026
Jaxon Smith-Njigba of the Seattle Seahawks is positioned fifth in the NFL.com MVP rankings following Week 8. His performance includes 118 receiving yards and one touchdown in a game against the Chicago Bears, despite the Seahawks losing that contest. Smith-Njigba leads the league with 985 receiving yards and nine touchdowns, showing a crucial role in Seattle's offense. His significant contributions come as the Seahawks hold a 4-4 record this season, which could affect his MVP candidacy. With a notable pace of 123.1 receiving yards per game, he remains on track for a historic season.
- •Smith-Njigba is fifth in the latest NFL MVP tracker.
- •He has 985 receiving yards and nine touchdowns this season.
- •Seattle Seahawks are 4-4 after losing to the Bears.
- •He leads the NFL with 123.1 receiving yards per game.
- •Smith-Njigba's stats suggest he could achieve over 2,000 receiving yards.
- 5:35 PMYahoo Sports — Jaxon Smith-Njigba slides in latest NFL.com MVP ranking
"Seahawks superstar Jaxon Smith-Njigba remains in the top five in the MVP race, but a loss to the Bears in Week 8 hurt his standing in the race.
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