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Newer update on Jaxon Smith-Njigba: Jaxon Smith-Njigba posts 12 catches for 134 yards in Week 6 loss

Jaxon Smith-Njigba Sits Out Wednesday Practice With Non-Injury Designation

Seahawks WR Jaxon Smith-Njigba was a non-participant in Wednesday's practice, but the absence is not injury-related.

By Cole Hartwell

Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba did not practice Wednesday, according to Yahoo Sports. The team listed him with a non-injury designation, meaning the absence was likely for rest.

What happened

Smith-Njigba was held out of the Seahawks’ first practice of Week 5. He is not dealing with an injury, per the report. The 24-year-old has been a focal point of Seattle’s passing game through four weeks.

Context

Smith-Njigba leads the NFL with six touchdown catches and ranks in the top four in both receptions and receiving yards, according to Yahoo Sports. He has been targeted 42 times this season, catching 32 passes for 481 yards and six scores.

Even with a tough Week 5 matchup against San Francisco on tap, Smith-Njigba deserves WR1 status, per Yahoo Sports. The Seahawks face the 49ers on Sunday.

What’s next

Smith-Njigba is expected to return to practice later in the week. It’s likely the team was giving its top receiver a veteran rest day.

🏈 Fantasy impact

Smith-Njigba is a locked-in WR1 for Week 5 despite the rest day. The 49ers have a strong defense, but Smith-Njigba’s volume and touchdown production make him matchup-proof. Keep him in lineups as a high-end WR1. The non-injury designation is not a concern. There is no need to add insurance unless something changes later in the week.

Quick answers

Is Jaxon Smith-Njigba injured?

No, he was listed with a non-injury designation for Wednesday's practice.

Should I start Jaxon Smith-Njigba in Week 5?

Yes, per Yahoo Sports, he deserves WR1 status even against the 49ers.

Sources

  1. Player data (Sleeper)
  2. No practice for Jaxon Smith-Njigba (Yahoo Sports)

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