Smith-Njigba Becomes NFL’s First 1,000-Yard Receiver

Seattle Seahawks receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba became the NFL’s first player this season to reach 1,000 receiving yards, reaching the milestone on his third catch in the first quarter against Arizona. He finished with seven catches for 51 yards in Seattle’s 17-3 win, a season-low receiving total as backup Drew Lock filled in for injured Sam Darnold. Smith-Njigba entered the game with 985 yards and has now recorded three consecutive 1,000-yard seasons, joining Seahawks greats Steve Largent and Tyler Lockett. His strong start still puts him on pace to challenge Calvin Johnson’s single-season record of 1,964 yards, though Darnold’s continued absence could affect his production.