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Jaxon Smith-Njigba reaches 1,000 receiving yards in Seahawks' 8th game

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 8, 2026, 10:40 PM

Last updated Nov 8, 2026

Jaxon Smith-Njigba reaches 1,000 receiving yards in Seahawks' 8th game

Summary

Jaxon Smith-Njigba of the Seattle Seahawks achieved 1,000 receiving yards during the first quarter against the Arizona Cardinals on November 8, 2026. He converted a short 8-yard pass from Drew Lock to reach the milestone. Smith-Njigba entered the game with 985 yards and became the first NFL player this season to surpass the 1,000-yard mark. His performance solidifies his status as one of the league's top receivers, following a season where he led the NFL with 1,793 receiving yards and was named Offensive Player of the Year as the Seahawks won the Super Bowl. With nine regular-season games remaining, he could pursue a historic 2,000-yard season.

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By the Numbers

•Smith-Njigba reaches 1,000 receiving yards with an 8-yard catch.
•First player in the NFL to hit 1,000 yards this season.
•He had 985 yards before the game against the Cardinals.
•Previously led the NFL with 1,793 receiving yards last season.
•Seahawks aim for another strong season as he seeks 2,000 yards.

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10:40 PMYahoo Sports — Jaxon Smith-Njigba reaches 1,000 receiving yards in Seahawks' 8th game of season

What they're saying

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SEATTLE (AP) — Jaxon Smith-Njigba of the Seattle Seahawks became the first NFL player this season to reach 1,000 receiving yards with a short catch in the first quarter against the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday.Smith-Njigba, who entered with 985 yards through seven games, reached exactly 1,000 with his third catch of the afternoon, hauling in an 8-yard pass from Drew Lock.
— Yahoo Sportsby LUKE OLSON

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