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Sam Darnold and JSN aim for top QB-WR duo in NFL

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 6, 2026, 6:18 PM

Last updated Jun 6, 2026

Sam Darnold and JSN aim for top QB-WR duo in NFL

Summary

Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold and wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba could emerge as the most effective QB-WR duo in the NFL during the 2026 season. Darnold passed for 4,048 yards in 2025, while Smith-Njigba led the league with 1,793 receiving yards and earned the AP Offensive Player of the Year award. The duo's strong performance helped secure a Super Bowl title for Seattle last season. With the Seahawks' running back Zach Charbonnet injured to start 2026, the team may rely more heavily on their passing game, positioning Darnold and Smith-Njigba for a statistically impressive year.

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•Darnold had 4,048 passing yards in 2025.
•Smith-Njigba recorded 1,793 receiving yards in 2025.
•The Seahawks won the Super Bowl at the end of last season.
•Zach Charbonnet is injured at the start of the 2026 season.
•Darnold and JSN may have increased opportunities in the passing game.

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6:18 PMYahoo Sports — Sam Darnold and JSN could be NFL’s most potent QB-WR duo in 2026

What they're saying

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Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold and wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba have a great chance to be the most prolific QB-WR duo in the NFL next season.
— Yahoo Sports

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