Offensive Player of the Year: Jaxon Smith-Njigba

Offensive Player of the Year: Jaxon Smith-Njigba

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Seahawks wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba won the NFL Offensive Player of the Year award at the NFL Honors ceremony. Smith-Njigba secured this accolade with 14 out of 50 first-place votes and 272 total points, narrowly surpassing 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey, who earned 223 points and 12 first-place votes. Other finalists included Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua, Falcons running back Bijan Robinson, and Patriots quarterback Drake Maye. Smith-Njigba's standout season featured 1,793 receiving yards, ranking eighth in NFL history for a single season, 119 catches, and 10 touchdowns. His performance accounted for significant portions of the Seahawks' offensive output, making him a unanimous first-team All-Pro selection and the second player in team history to lead the league in receiving yards, joining Hall of Famer Steve Largent.

Originally by https://www.nbcsports.com/author/charean-williamson February 6, 2026
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