Smith-Njigba Aims to Dominate Patriots | Seattle Seahawks News

Jaxon Smith-Njigba, the reigning Offensive Player of the Year and Seattle Seahawks’ top target, is primed for a breakout performance in the season opener against the New England Patriots — the first Super Bowl rematch to open a season in a decade. With his elite route-running, suddenness, and catch strength, Smith-Njigba torched defenses last year, averaging over 100 yards per game and exploding for 153 yards in the NFC title game. While the Patriots’ Mike Vrabel praised his skill set, they’ll need to contain him after limiting him to just 27 yards in their Super Bowl showdown — a game where Seattle’s running game thrived. Complicating matters: Patriots cornerback Christian Gonzalez may sit due to a contract dispute, potentially opening even more space for Smith-Njigba to shine. This matchup promises fireworks — and Smith-Njigba’s motivation couldn’t be clearer. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/b9953aaef3568419