Seahawks' Sam Darnold Connects with Jaxon Smith-Njigba as Rookie Receiver Chases NFL Record

Darnold-to-Smith-Njigba Connection:: Sam Darnold connected with Jaxon Smith-Njigba for a 63-yard touchdown, putting the Seahawks ahead.

JSN's Record Pace:: Jaxon Smith-Njigba is currently on pace to break Calvin Johnson's NFL record of 1,964 receiving yards in a season.

Historical Context:: Calvin Johnson set the record in 2012 (1,964 yards), and Cooper Kupp nearly broke it in 2021 (1,947 yards). Smith-Njigba has 17 games to surpass the record, one more than Johnson had.

Why This Matters:: Smith-Njigba's performance is not only boosting the Seahawks' offense but also captivating fans as he challenges a long-standing NFL record.

Week 11 (at Rams): 9 receptions, 105 yards

Week 10 (vs. Cardinals): 5 receptions, 93 yards, TD

Week 9 (at Commanders): 8 receptions, 129 yards

Week 7 (vs. Texans): 8 receptions, 123 yards, TD

Week 6 (at Jaguars): 8 receptions, 162 yards, TD

Week 5 (vs. Buccaneers): 8 receptions, 132 yards, TD

Week 4 (at Cardinals): 4 receptions, 79 yards

Week 3 (vs. Saints): 5 receptions, 96 yards, TD

Week 2 (at Steelers): 8 receptions, 103 yards

Week 1 (vs. 49ers): 9 receptions, 124 yards

A:: Smith-Njigba is on pace to break the record, but his performance in the remaining games will determine the outcome.

A:: As of Week 11, Smith-Njigba leads the NFL in receiving yards with 1,146 yards.

Jaxon Smith-Njigba's performance is one of the top storylines in the NFL this season.

Seahawks' fans should closely watch Smith-Njigba's progress as he challenges the single-season receiving yards record.

The Darnold-to-Smith-Njigba connection is boosting the Seahawks' offensive capabilities.