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Seahawks' Jaxon Smith-Njigba tops fantasy WR rankings for Week 3

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 27, 2026, 3:21 AM

Last updated Sep 27, 2026

Seahawks' Jaxon Smith-Njigba tops fantasy WR rankings for Week 3

Summary

Jaxon Smith-Njigba of the Seattle Seahawks is ranked as the top wide receiver in fantasy football by Sports Illustrated ahead of Week 3. Following a strong start to the 2026 season, he recorded nine receptions for 155 yards and three touchdowns in Week 2. He also had eight catches for 122 yards and a touchdown in Week 1, totaling 60.7 fantasy points so far. The Seahawks are set to face the Washington Commanders, who have struggled with pass defense, allowing an average of 241 passing yards per game. Smith-Njigba's high target volume and recent performances suggest he will remain an elite fantasy option this week.

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By the Numbers

•Jaxon Smith-Njigba is the top-ranked fantasy WR for Week 3.
•He scored three touchdowns in Week 2 against the opponent.
•Seattle faces Washington, who has a weak pass defense.
•Smith-Njigba has 60.7 fantasy points in two games this season.
•He is expected to continue his strong performance moving forward.

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3:21 AMYahoo Sports — Seahawks: JSN paces Sports Illustrated’s latest fantasy WR rankings

What they're saying

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Seahawks star Jaxon Smith-Njigba sets the standard at the wide receiver position in fantasy football heading into the Week 3 slate of games.
— Yahoo Sports

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