Jaxon Smith-Njiba accounts for historic share of Seahawks' passing game

Jaxon Smith-Njigba is on track to become the first NFL player to surpass 2,000 receiving yards in a single season. As of now, he accounts for 46.9% of the Seattle Seahawks' total receiving yards in 2025. This level of contribution is significant, as only four other players have recorded a higher share since 1948. These players include Lance Alworth, Elbie Nickel, Ken Burrough, and Harlon Hill, who each had a higher percentage of their team's receiving yards in their respective seasons. Through 11 games, Smith-Njigba has amassed 1,313 receiving yards, projecting to finish the season with 2,029 yards, potentially breaking Calvin Johnson's single-season record of 1,964 yards set in 2012. This exceptional performance may position Smith-Njigba as a contender for the MVP award, which no wide receiver has ever won.