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The No. 1 Ohio State Buckeyes head into their first major road test of the season against the undefeated Washington Huskies, and not everyone is convinced they will come out on top. On Fox’s Big Noon Kickoff, Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy went on the offensive, blasting head coach Ryan Day and the Buckeyes while […]

When the clock hit zero, Seattle Seahawks kicker Jason Myers split the uprights and made franchise history. His game-winning kick gave the Seahawks their eighth consecutive road win, a franchise best and the longest active streak in the NFL, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter. “We didn’t play our best game and we had opportunities to […]

What was supposed to be a nice, easy win for the Seattle Seahawks suddenly turned into a heart-stopping affair. Seattle was up 14-3 at halftime against the Arizona Cardinals. With how things were going, it felt like the Seahawks were going to cruise to a relatively easy win against a division rival. However, Seattle just […]

If there’s one position in fantasy football that keeps managers awake at night, it’s wide receiver. The sheer volume of talent combined with weekly volatility makes it both exhilarating and maddening to project. Last week it was Tre Tucker of the Raiders stealing the spotlight. Meanwhile, injuries to stars like CeeDee Lamb, Mike Evans, and […]

Week 4 of the NFL  and Fantasy Football season is here in a flash as the Seattle Seahawks (2-1) visit the Arizona Cardinals (2-1) on Thursday Night Football for an NFC West divisional clash. The Seahawks are looking like an offensive powerhouse to start the season, posting 75 total points in their last two games. […]

The Seattle Seahawks received a scare when leading receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba was a late addition to the Week 3 injury report and suddenly became questionable to face the New Orleans Saints. However, as of gameday morning, the team expects him to take the field. Smith-Njigba came up with an illness on Friday, but it is […]

The Seattle Seahawks will be facing the New Orleans Saints in Week 3, but the status of one of their top players on offense is up in the air, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter. “Seahawks added WR Jaxon Smith-Njigba to their injury report as Questionable for Sunday’s game versus the Saints due to an illness,” […]

Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba is enjoying a splendid start to his 2025-26 campaign, but he still managed to make some time for a local team during its most desperate time of the season. The Pro Bowler showed up for a WNBA playoffs matchup between the Seattle Storm and Las Vegas Aces. Though, he […]

The Seattle Seahawks are entering the 2025 season with more questions than answers. After years of steady, if unspectacular, results, the franchise opted for sweeping changes this offseason. We’ll see new faces at quarterback, in the coaching staff, and across the offensive depth chart. Sure, some see a team in transition. Others, though, view Seattle […]

The 2025 NFL season is nearly upon us. That means fantasy football managers can rejoice, knowing it is the most exciting time of year. It is time to draft a winner and show your friends what fantasy supremacy looks like. For nearly two decades, the running back position was the bell cow of fantasy football. […]

The excitement around Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba is palpable. Despite the departures of DK Metcalf, Tyler Lockett, and Geno Smith and an all-new quarterback room, which features Sam Darnold, Jalen Milroe, and the returning Drew Lock, Seahawks fans should find some comfort in No. 11 being on the outside because Smith-Njigba is reportedly […]

The Seattle Seahawks are moving in a new direction, and third-year wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba is ready to take on a new role. With DK Metcalf and Tyler Lockett no longer on the roster, all focus is on Smith-Njigba, who looks to be the focal point of the Seahawks‘ receiving group. “I miss those guys,” […]

The Seattle Seahawks bring new star power ahead of the 2025 season. Sam Darnold is now leading the offense in jamming from the Minnesota Vikings. Even old nemesis Cooper Kupp signed with the Seahawks. Head coach Mike Macdonald has new veteran leadership to lean on. He also has Jaxon Smith-Njigba leading the wideout room even […]

After an up-and-down 2024 campaign that ended short of a playoff berth, the Seattle Seahawks entered the 2025 offseason with a clear objective. They need to strengthen the roster and make a serious push in a highly competitive NFC. Free agency has now concluded, and while Seattle made some noteworthy additions, one major concern still […]

San Francisco 49ers cornerback Deommodore Lenoir took an eye-opening shot at Jaxon Smith-Njigba when reacting to DK Metcalf’s trade request. The Seahawks star wideout stunned many when expressing his desire to leave San Francisco’s NFC West rival earlier on Wednesday. The 27-year-old is a two-time Pro Bowler and has recorded over 1,000 yards receiving more […]

Jaxon Smith-Njigba showed a foul mood on Wednesday following the latest Seattle Seahawks news. He dropped an NSFW reaction after losing one beloved teammate plus another soon. His run with Tyler Lockett and DK Metcalf is coming to an end through NFL free agency. Lockett revealed the Seahawks cut him. Then, Metcalf later emerged with […]

In the 2024 NFL offseason, a clip of Jaxon Smith-Njigba — the Seattle Seahawks’ former No. 20 pick in the 2023 NFL Draft — went viral after he awkwardly worded what seemed to be an endorsement of the Seattle Seahawks’ former offensive coordinator Shane Waldron. Smith-Njigba was teammates with the Chicago Bears’ former quarterback Justin […]

The Seattle Seahawks hit the road one last time to face the Los Angeles Rams in Week 18. Even though they are eliminated from playoff contention, their starters will play in this game. There are still things to play for on both sides but the Rams will have Jimmy Garoppolo starting at quarterback. Before the […]

The Seattle Seahawks are eliminated from playoff contention. Despite their 3-0 start, they had too many mid-season losses to keep pace with the Los Angeles Rams. The highlight of their season has been second-year wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba. After a slow rookie season, he has changed their offense and is chasing the franchise receptions record. […]

The Seattle Seahawks are gearing up for a pivotal Week 17 Thursday Night Football showdown against the Chicago Bears. The Seahawks’ playoff hopes are on the line. Both teams are feeling the heat of late-season implications, turning this into a can’t-miss contest. Seattle has endured a turbulent season, and they now face a Bears squad […]

As the Seattle Seahawks take on the San Francisco 49ers this Sunday, they get huge news regarding their star wide receiver in DK Metcalf, who has missed the last two games. As the Seahawks star in Metcalf has been making progress, it turned out beneficial as he’s been taken off of the injury report and […]

The Seattle Seahawks have gotten off to a great start in the 2024 NFL season. Seattle sits atop the NFC West at 2-0 after notching impressive wins against Denver and New England to start the year. The Seahawks feel like they’re just rounding into shape on offense. Seahawks wide receiver DK Metcalf dropped a stern […]

On top of an explosive game from Seattle Seahawks wide receiver DK Metcalf, it was quarterback Geno Smith that had an impressive game despite the multiple drops to lead the team over the New England Patriots in overtime, 23-20. First year Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald spoke about Smith’s efforts in the win Sunday to […]

The Seattle Seahawks enter the 2024 season with a renewed sense of optimism. After a decade under the leadership of Pete Carroll, the team transitioned to Mike Macdonald as head coach. While the old era may be over, the Seahawks boast a talented young core with playoff aspirations. However, their success hinges not just on […]

The Seattle Seahawks are beginning a new era this year as Mike Macdonald takes over at head coach after the 14-year tenure of Pete Carroll. There were some cracks in the foundation in recent years, but Carroll was the only coach in Seahawks history to win a Super Bowl and his enthusiastic attitude led to […]

Mike Macdonald is entering his first year as Seattle Seahawks head coach, and he already his his eyes set on one player in particular: wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba. Macdonald specifically zeroed in on Smith-Njigba’s work ethic and seems very impressed with the second-year pass-catcher. Mike Macdonald, talking about Jaxson Smith-Njigba after his huge day, said […]

The Seattle Mariners on Wednesday claimed outfielder Canaan Smith-Njigba off of waivers from the Pittsburgh Pirates. The newest member of the Mariners is the older brother of Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba. Smith-Njigba, 24, appeared in 15 games with the Pittsburgh Pirates in 2023, going 4-for-32 with a double, triple and 5 RBI in […]

Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields has dealt with countless speculations in his time in the NFL. He’s been the starter for the Bears for the past few seasons, posting quality numbers. Despite finding success and improving year by year, his future with Chicago is uncertain. Seahawks wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba and Saints receiver Chris Olave […]

All eyes were on Drew Lock tonight as he slowly activated all of his weapons in the clutch. This was the key to Pete Carroll and the Seattle Seahawks’ success in beating the Philadelphia Eagles and keeping their playoff aspirations alive. Usual performers did well like DK Metcalf, Kenneth Walker III, and Zach Charbonnet. But, […]

The Seattle Seahawks pulled off a stunning upset of the Philadelphia Eagles Monday night at home, thanks in large part to the heroics of Drew Lock and Jaxon Smith-Njigba in the clutch. Together, Lock and Smith-Njigba delivered the game-winning touchdown to lead Seattle to a 20-17 victory. DREW LOCK TO JAXON SMITH-NJIGBA FOR THE LEAD […]

Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba reminded everyone why he was a coveted first-round pick in the 2023 NFL Draft in the team’s Thanksgiving game versus the San Francisco 49ers. With Seattle trailing 24-10 in the third quarter and facing 3rd-and-long deep in its own territory, quarterback Geno Smith connected with the 21-year-old for a […]

The Seattle Seahawks took on the San Francisco 49ers in a big Thanksgiving matchup on Thursday evening in Washington state. The Seahawks fell behind early as Christian McCaffrey turned in a record setting performance against the hapless NFC West contenders. Pete Carroll’s team got a tough Kenneth Walker III injury update prior to the matchup. […]

Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll loved rookie wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba’s performance against the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 6. Carroll promptly sang the latter’s praises in his 710 AM radio show on Monday, per ESPN’s Brady Henderson. “I thought he played a terrific game, by far his best game,” Pete Carroll mused. Jaxon Smith-Njigba […]

Devon Witherspoon’s NFL debut may have to wait another week. According to ESPN’s Ian Rapaport, the Seattle Seahawks rookie isn’t expected to play in their Week 1 matchup versus the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday. Witherspoon, whom the Seahawks drafted with the No. 5 overall in the 2023 NFL Draft, is reportedly still dealing with […]

The Seattle Seahawks boast one of the best wide-receiving cores in the NFL and it should be out in full force for their 2023 season opener on Sunday. Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll said Wednesday that he expects rookie wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba to play and make his NFL debut on Sunday against the Los […]

The Seattle Seahawks will be a team to watch in the NFL for 2023. They defied expectations in 2022, but they will now have to meet expectations in 2023. Last year, they definitely showed promise, but there is always room for improvement. As we look ahead to the 2023 NFL season, some bold predictions could […]

Seattle Seahawks rookie wideout Jaxon Smith-Njigba surprised many when he took the practice field on Wednesday just a week removed from surgery to repair a wrist injury. The sight of Smith-Njigba on the practice field had Seahawks fans and pundits wondering about his chances of suiting up for the team’s Week 1 contest against the […]

There is no assurance yet that Seattle Seahawks rookie wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba will be able to give it a go in Week 1 of the 2023 NFL regular season after going under the knife just recently to repair a wrist injury. However, it appears that he is healing fast, as evidenced by his return […]

Following rookie WR Jaxon Smith-Njigba’s injury suffered in Saturday’s NFL preseason game against the Dallas Cowboys, the Seattle Seahawks have signed undrafted rookie WR Malik Flowers out of Montana to bolster their pass-catching options until Smith-Njigba gets healthy, per SI.com. Jaxon Smith-Njigba was the Seahawks first-round pick out of Ohio State in this year’s draft, […]