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Seahawks’ Jaxon Smith-Njigba Produces Another 100-Plus Yard Performance In Week 8

Jaxon Smith-Njigba continued to climb the ladder of historic marks in Seattle’s loss to the Bears on Monday Night Football.

Published: Tuesday, 3 November 2026 at 7:21 AM
Seahawks’ Jaxon Smith-Njigba Produces Another 100-Plus Yard Performance In Week 8
Key Things to Know
  • Jaxon Smith-Njigba caught six passes for 118 yards and a touchdown in the Seahawks' 34-17 loss to Chicago.
  • The 34-17 defeat against the Bears dropped Seattle's record to 4-4 on the season.
  • Smith-Njigba logged his seventh 100-plus receiving yard game this season, reaching 985 total yards.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba recorded six receptions for 118 yards and a touchdown during a 34-17 loss to the Chicago Bears on Monday Night Football. The Week 8 defeat dropped Seattle's overall record to 4-4 on the season, with head coach Mike Macdonald highlighting execution and efficiency issues on offense as the team converted just one of 11 third downs.

Despite the defeat, Smith-Njigba achieved his seventh 100-plus receiving yard performance through eight games this season, bringing his 2026 total to 985 yards. He also surpassed Joey Galloway for eighth place on Seattle's all-time receiving list with 4,458 career yards, while teammate Cooper Kupp added Seattle's other touchdown on a 7-yard catch.

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