<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/seahawks-news-dk-metcalf-sends-stern-jaxon-smith-njigba-warning-opposing-defenses');   ga('set', 'title', 'Seahawks WR DK Metcalf sends stern Jaxon Smith-Njigba warning to opposing defenses');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Seahawks-news-DK-Metcalf-sends-stern-Jaxon-Smith-Njigba-warning-to-opposing-defenses.jpg"></figure><h1>Seahawks WR DK Metcalf sends stern Jaxon Smith-Njigba warning to opposing defenses</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2024-09-19T07:47:00-07:00">September 19th, 7:47am</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2024-09-19T07:47:00-07:00">September 19th, 7:47am</time><address><a>Ben Strauss</a>Ben Strauss is an Associate Editor at ClutchPoints. He is a die-hard NFL fan who cheers for the Detroit Lions. He has previously written fantasy football content for IDPGuys and ImportantNonsense.com.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">NFL</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The Seattle Seahawks have <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/seahawks-news-geno-smith-drops-fiery-take-ot-win-patriots">gotten off to a great start in the 2024 NFL season</a>. Seattle sits atop the NFC West at 2-0 after notching impressive <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/patriots-news-jerod-mayo-change-ne-must-make-narrow-loss-seahawks">wins against Denver and New England</a> to start the year. The Seahawks feel like they’re just rounding into shape on offense.</p><p>Seahawks wide receiver DK Metcalf <a href="https://x.com/MikeDugar/status/1836561435448742166" rel="noopener">dropped a stern warning to opposing defenses</a> when talking with the media on Wednesday.</p><p>“I don’t think it was good. I think it was bad for the defenses that try to cover us from here on out,” Metcalf told reporters, per Michael-Shawn Dugar. “You’ve got Lock, me, Jax, you’ve still haven’t seen Noah. You saw Ken in Week 1, Zach Charbonnet still has to break out. So I think it’s just a ticking time bomb for all of our stars on offense to just have their game.”</p><p>Metcalf went out of his way to highlight all of the weapons on Seattle’s offense. Jaxon-Smith Njigba is proving that he has what it takes to become a top NFL receiver. JSN had a breakout performance against the Patriots with 12 receptions for 117 yards.</p><p>The Seattle <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/seahawks-2023-nfl-draft-grades">Seahawks drafted Jaxon Smith-Njigba in the first round of the 2023 NFL Draft</a>. JSN was an impressive receiver at Ohio State and had a solid rookie season statistically, though he was not a highlighted part of Seattle’s offense. That seems to be changing under Mike Macdonald.</p><p>Unfortunately, the Seahawks may be without some of their weapons in Week 3. <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/seahawks-news-kenneth-walker-fantasy-owners-in-shambles-after-update-week-3">All signs point to Kenneth Walker III missing another game</a>, which will put more pressure on Zach Charbonnet to produce in his absence.</p><p><a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/seattle-seahawks/schedule/upcoming">Seattle hosts a wounded Miami squad in Week 3</a>, which is looking like an easy win.</p><h2><b>Geno Smith, Seahawks offense deadly against the blitz in Week 2</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Geno-Smith.jpg"><figcaption>David Butler II-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>One area where Geno Smith and the <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/seahawks-news-geno-smith-offense-destroyed-patriots-defense-blitzed">Seattle offense really shined in Week 3 was against the blitz</a>.</p><p>Seattle was not able to get the run game going against the Patriots, so they leaned heavily on the right arm of QB Geno Smith. He did not disappoint, completing 33 passes for 327 yards and a touchdown.</p><p><a href="https://x.com/_AndrewCallahan/status/1835776880164897136" rel="noopener">When you drill down to passes against the blitz</a>, it looks even better. Smith went 10-of-12 for 171 yards and one touchdown when facing a blitz against the Patriots, per Andrew Callahan of the Boston Herald.</p><p>Mike Macdonald, the Seahawk’s first-year head coach, is known for his innovative defensive scheme. If Seattle’s offense can pull its weight as well, the Seahawks could make some noise in a wacky NFC in 2024.</p><p>The Seahawks battle a <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/dolphins-news-miami-placing-tua-tagovailoa-on-ir-with-concussion">depleted Dolphins team that will be without QB Tua Tagovailoa</a> in Week 3. Starting the season 3-0 would be huge for the Seahawks.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Seahawks WR DK Metcalf sends stern Jaxon Smith-Njigba warning to opposing defenses

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/seahawks-news-jaxon-smith-njigba-poised-for-massive-role-in-seattles-offense');   ga('set', 'title', 'Jaxon Smith-Njigba poised for ‘massive’ role in Seahawks offense');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Seahawks-news-Jaxon-Smith-Njigba-poised-for-massive-role-in-Seattles-offense.jpg"><figcaption>6/15/24</figcaption></figure><h1>Jaxon Smith-Njigba poised for ‘massive’ role in Seahawks offense</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2024-06-15T14:35:39-07:00">June 15th, 2:35pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2024-06-15T14:35:39-07:00">June 15th, 2:35pm</time><address><a>Steve Silverman</a>Steve Silverman has been covering the NFL for more than 35 years, and his writing has appeared in ESPN Magazine, Bleacher Report, CBS Sports, Pro Football Weekly, and Forbes.com. He has written 10 books, including "Who's Better, Who's Best in the NFL." He has won multiple awards from the Pro Football Writers of America.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">NFL</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/seahawks-news-tyler-lockett-excited-structure-pete-carroll-departure">Seattle Seahawks</a> 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 a team that overachieved more often than it disappointed. The Seahawks are looking forward to starting the Macdonald tenure with an explosive offensive unit that includes big plays from wide out Jaxon Smith-Njigba.</p><p>The talent level the Seahawks will offer on the offensive side of the ball is impressive. In addition to Smith-Njigba, wide receivers Tyler Lockett and D.K. Metcalf are both gamebreakers. The combination of Kenneth Walker III and Zach Charbonnet is more than strong enough for the Seahawks to deliver a consistent running attack.</p><p>If Geno Smith can stay healthy and adapt to life without Carroll, <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/seahawks-news-seattle-interested-in-adding-former-browns-signal-caller-to-qb-room">the Seahawks</a> have a very competent trigger man under center. There’s every reason to believe that Smith-Njigba will be one of his top producers as the former Ohio State star enters his second year in the NFL.</p><h2><b>Jaxon Smith-Njigba needed some time to get started during his rookie season</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/The-Seahawks-are-expecting-a-big-year-from-Jaxon-Smith-Njigba.jpg"><figcaption>Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports</figcaption></figure><p>The start of the 2023 season was something of a disappointment for Smith-Njigba. Not because of his play on the field, but because he suffered an unfortunate fractured wrist in Seattle’s second preseason game.</p><p>He was able to return to the lineup in time for the season opener against the Los Angeles Rams, but it took quite a while for Smith-Njigba to hit his stride. He completed the season with respectable numbers that included 63 receptions for 628 yards and 4 touchdowns.</p><p>“I felt like it was a good foundation,” <a href="https://www.nfl.com/news/mike-macdonald-wr-jaxon-smith-njigba-to-be-massive-piece-of-seahawks-offense">Smith-Njigba said</a>. “I can grow from it. A lot of growing pains, a lot of ups and downs, but kind of similar from first years of college and in high school. Kind of the same thing.”</p><p>In addition to the injury, Smith-Njigba had to learn what it was to be a supporting player in the offense and not the go-to superstar. Metcalf and Lockett are established receivers, while the running back combination of Walker and Charbonnet gave the Seahawks a tandem that few teams can match.</p><h2><b>Macdonald sees big things for Smith-Njigba in 2024</b></h2><p>Smith-Njigba has many of the characteristics of a top-flight NFL wide receiver. He has adequate size at 6-0 and 202 pounds that he combines with excellent hands and body control. He can win the battle and high point the ball, and he has wonderful timing when it comes to setting up opposing defensive backs.</p><p>As a result of his skills, Macdonald believes that Smith-Njigba will make a major contribution to Seattle’s offense.</p><p>“He’s a guy that we can focus our offense around, along with other guys,” <a href="https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/40350388/seahawks-wr-jaxon-smith-njigba-strong-start-year-2">Macdonald said</a>. “Tyler Lockett is still a great player. DK Metcalf, phenomenal player. The runners, (TE) Noah Fant. But he’s definitely going to be a massive piece of what we’re trying to do offensively.”</p><p> </p><p> </p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Jaxon Smith-Njigba poised for ‘massive’ role in Seahawks offense

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He primarily specializes in NFL these days, but has also extensively covered the NBA and MLB and has written for numerous websites.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">NFL</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>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.</p><p>Macdonald specifically zeroed in on Smith-Njigba’s work ethic and seems very impressed with the second-year pass-catcher.</p><figure class="op-interactive"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Mike Macdonald, talking about Jaxson Smith-Njigba after his huge day, said “his practice habits are awesome.” The feeling inside the organization was that JSN really improved in that regard as last season went on, and that — along with his wrist healing — showed up in his play. <a href="https://t.co/ZeG5AUQoy9">pic.twitter.com/ZeG5AUQoy9</a></p><p>— Brady Henderson (@BradyHenderson) <a href="https://twitter.com/BradyHenderson/status/1796336036949413898?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 31, 2024</a></p></blockquote><p><script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></p></figure><p>Smith-Njigba, who played his collegiate football at Ohio State, was selected by the Seahawks with the 20th overall pick of the NFL Draft last year.</p><p>He played in every game during his rookie campaign, hauling in 63 receptions for 628 yards and four touchdowns.</p><p>The 22-year-old actually got off to a slow start in 2023, logging just nine catches for 57 yards in September. <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/seahawks-news-fans-explode-jaxon-smith-njigba-insane-game-winning-td-eagles">He quickly rectified that</a> by catching 14 passes for 152 yards and a couple of touchdowns in October, and in November, he snared 22 balls for 259 yards.</p><p>All of that came while serving as Seattle’s No. 3 receiver behind D.K. Metcalf and Tyler Lockett. <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/seahawks-news-jaxon-smith-njigba-completes-nfl-rookie-feat-not-seen-since-1960">His impressive play</a> down the stretch even sparked some Lockett trade rumors, although it doesn’t seem like the Seahawks ever seriously considered moving Lockett.</p><h2><b>Where do the Seahawks stand heading into 2024?</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Jaxon-Smith-Njigba.jpg"><figcaption>Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports</figcaption></figure><p>Seattle went 9-8 this past season, missing the playoffs. For a while, it looked like the Seahawks were a playoff team, as they were 6-3 at one point. However, a four-game losing streak doomed them, and not even winning three of their last four games could save them.</p><p>So, where exactly does Seattle stand heading into 2024?</p><p>Well, right now, the Seahawks are clearly the third-best team in the NFC West. The San Francisco 49ers are the most talented team in the NFC, and the Los Angeles Rams are considered dark horse Super Bowl contenders by some. Plus, the Arizona Cardinals should be better this coming season with a full, healthy season of Kyler Murray.</p><p>In other words, Seattle has a tough road ahead, as those six divisional games will be brutal.</p><p>The Seahawks’ overall schedule isn’t incredibly difficult, but it’s not exactly easy, either. It features road games against the Detroit Lions, Atlanta Falcons and Chicago Bears. Plus, Seattle will have to battle the Miami Dolphins, Buffalo Bills and Green Bay Packers. Those games will be at home, but those are still some pretty tough opponents.</p><p>From a talent perspective, the Seahawks are really middle of the pack, much like their 2023 record indicated. Geno Smith is a capable quarterback, but he definitely isn’t the best. Their wide receivers are good, but their running game is ordinary, and defensively, Seattle was terrible last season, ranking 30th in the NFL. The front office didn’t do a whole lot to improve in that area this offseason, either.</p><p>If Smith can revert back to his 2022 form where he led the league in completion percentage and threw 30 touchdowns, the Seahawks will have a chance to make it back to the postseason. But if he plays like he did this past year, Seattle will probably be a seven-to-nine win ballclub again. Good enough to contend for a playoff spot and win some games against tough opponents, but not good enough to actually make the postseason or make a deep playoff run.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Seahawks’ Mike Macdonald gets 100% real about Jaxon Smith-Njigba’s  attention-grabbing ‘habits’

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/seahawks-news-jaxon-smith-njigba-completes-nfl-rookie-feat-not-seen-since-1960');   ga('set', 'title', 'Seahawks’ Jaxon Smith-Njigba completes epic NFL rookie feat not seen since 1960');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Seahawks-news-Jaxon-Smith-Njigba-completes-epic-NFL-rookie-feat-not-seen-since-1960_1.webp"></figure><h1>Seahawks’ Jaxon Smith-Njigba completes epic NFL rookie feat not seen since 1960</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2023-12-19T01:04:21-08:00">December 19th, 1:04am</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2023-12-19T01:04:21-08:00">December 19th, 1:04am</time><address><a>Jay Postrado</a>Jay is a lifelong motorsports and tennis fan. His need for speed may no longer be on the grid or courts but has stayed with him through writing.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">NFL</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>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, one rookie that always stands out in<a href="https://clutchpoints.com/seahawks-news-fans-explode-jaxon-smith-njigba-insane-game-winning-td-eagles" rel="noopener"> the clutch is Jaxon Smith-Njigba</a>.</p><p>The Seahawks rookie notched a feat that no one else has done since 1960. Jaxon Smith-Njigba became the only player in<a href="https://twitter.com/ESPNStatsInfo/status/1736969972289610199" rel="noopener"> over half a century</a> to have two game-winning touchdown receptions in the final minute of the fourth quarter, per ESPN Stats &amp; Info. He last did it against the Cleveland Browns and showed out again this time around.</p><p>Pete Carroll knew exactly what schematic he should run in the final minute against the Eagles. He <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/seahawks-news-pete-carroll-drew-lock-geno-smith-week-16-titans" rel="noopener">kept the rookie Seahawks’ weapon</a> inside the field and allowed Drew Lock to find him through a tough dart. This 29-yard pass sucked the life out of the Eagles’ bench as they realized there would not be enough time for a comeback.</p><p>But, Smith-Njigba is not just reliable in the clutch. He grabbed four receptions out of the air throughout the whole game. This netted the Seahawks 48 receiving yards with an average yardage of 12 per snap. The game-winning touchdown was the extremely sweet cherry on top of his outing.</p><p>Overall, opposing teams should be wary of defending the Seahawks rookie. Once the clock winds down and he sees a good route, his clutch gene activates.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Seahawks’ Jaxon Smith-Njigba completes epic NFL rookie feat not seen since 1960

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/seahawks-news-fans-explode-jaxon-smith-njigba-insane-game-winning-td-eagles');   ga('set', 'title', 'Seahawks fans explode after Jaxon Smith-Njigba’s insane game-winning TD vs Eagles');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/seahawks-news-jaxon-smith-njigba-has-fans-going-bonkers-with-insane-catch-vs-49ers.jpg"></figure><h1>Seahawks fans explode after Jaxon Smith-Njigba’s insane game-winning TD vs Eagles</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2023-12-18T20:40:34-08:00">December 18th, 8:40pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2023-12-18T20:40:34-08:00">December 18th, 8:40pm</time><address><a>Rexwell Villas</a>Rexwell Villas is a Communications Arts graduate from the University of Santo Tomas in the Philippines, and he claims to have JR Smith's conscience with his shot selection. He is an experienced sports writer covering a variety of sports, including the NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL, and college football. He has won a basketball, a baseball, and a football championship in fantasy all within a year.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">NFL</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The Seattle Seahawks pulled off a stunning upset of the Philadelphia Eagles <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/eagles-vs-seahawks-prediction-odds-pick-for-nfl-week-15-game" rel="noopener">Monday night at home</a>, 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.</p><figure class="op-interactive"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">DREW LOCK TO JAXON SMITH-NJIGBA FOR THE LEAD 🤯<a href="https://t.co/n7kbDpxRhs">pic.twitter.com/n7kbDpxRhs</a></p><p>— ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) <a href="https://twitter.com/ClutchPoints/status/1736962552452489690?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 19, 2023</a></p></blockquote><p><script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></p></figure><p>With just under a minute to go in the fourth quarter and with the Seahawks trailing the Eagles by four points while on a third-and-10 situation, Lock threw a prayer to the <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/seahawks-news-jaxon-smith-njigba-has-fans-going-bonkers-insane-catch-vs-49ers" rel="noopener">rookie wideout</a>, who then secured the ball as he barged into the end zone to put Seattle in front.</p><p>With that one catch, Smith-Njigba got everyone losing their mind on social media.</p><p>“Drew Lock to Jaxon Smith Njigba on a 10 play 92 yard drive to go up with 28 seconds left against the Eagles in the rain. What a moment,” said @BostonConnr.</p><p>“<a href="https://twitter.com/AlbertBreer/status/1736962658920808940" rel="noopener">Just a ridiculous throw and catch</a> by Drew Lock and Jaxon Smith-Njigba. Seahawks go 92 yards in 10 plays, and lead 20-17 with 28 seconds left,” a stunned Albert Breer posted on X.</p><p>The Eagles still got the ball back after that touchdown but Seahawks safety Julian Love foiled Philadelphia’s plan to pull off a miracle by intercepting a Jalen Hurts pass intended for A.J. Brown.</p><p>Smith-Njigba finished the contest with 48 receiving yards and a touchdown on four catches and four targets, while Lock, who started in lieu of the hurting Geno Smith, went 22/33 for 208 passing yards with zero interceptions.</p><p>The win increased the Seahawks’ chances of making the playoffs, as they improved to 7-7 with a meeting with the Tennessee Titans on the road ahead in Week 16.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

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