Seahawks score on Sam Darnold to Jaxon Smith-Njigba TD connection
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 3, 2026, 7:31 PM
Last updated Nov 3, 2026

In their Week 8 matchup against the Chicago Bears on November 3, Sam Darnold connected with Jaxon Smith-Njigba for a remarkable 43-yard touchdown. This occurred with 30 seconds left in the second quarter, giving the Seahawks their first score of the game. Darnold finished the half with 188 passing yards, while Smith-Njigba recorded six receptions for 118 yards. Despite this highlight, Seattle trailed at halftime and struggled against Chicago's defense, ultimately losing the game 34-17.
- •Sam Darnold throws a 43-yard touchdown to Jaxon Smith-Njigba.
- •Seattle scores its first touchdown with 30 seconds left in the half.
- •Darnold records two touchdown passes and an interception.
- •Smith-Njigba logs six receptions for 118 yards.
- •Seattle loses 34-17 to Chicago at Lumen Field.
- 7:31 PMYahoo Sports — Seahawks’ highlight of game vs. Bears: Star duo’s huge TD connection
"Sam Darnold found Jaxon Smith-Njigba for a gorgeous 43-yard touchdown in the first half that served as the top highlight of the game for the Seahawks.
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