Divisional Showdowns: Which Dark Horse Is Poised to Upset the NFL Playoff Favorites?
When the Seahawks turn to the air, it’s all about Jaxon Smith-Njigba, whose regular season was among the best campaigns ever for a receiver. He stacked up 119 catches for 1,793 yards (eighth all time) and 10 touchdowns in 2025.
Of the 18 individual seasons with the most receiving yards since 1970, Smith-Njigba is the only one to see fewer than 10 targets per game. Among the top 10 receiving seasons of all time, only Calvin Johnson’s 16.1 yards per catch are higher than Smith-Njigba’s 15.1.
Add the NFC’s best defense, and the Seahawks feel poised to win, even if Darnold throws a couple of interceptions. They’re 6-3 this season when committing multiple turnovers. The rest of the league is a combined 36-133 in such games.


Post Comment