Lock finds Smith-Njigba for 45-yard touchdown in 13-10 comeback

Score tied 10-10 early in the fourth quarter.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Sep 101 min read

DREW LOCK TO JAXON SMITH-NJIGBA FOR THE TOUCHDOWN 🔥🔥🔥 WE HAVE A GAME. (via @NFL) https://t.co/aij1D1AHbm Via @BleacherReport on X

What happened: Drew Lock connected with Jaxon Smith-Njigba for a 45-yard touchdown on fourth-and-1. The play helped erase a 10-0 deficit before a 13-10 comeback win.

Why it matters: The score gave Lock a critical answer after entering the game and shifted momentum late. It also preserved an unbeaten start for the defending champions.

By the numbers: Jaxon Smith-Njigba finished with 8 catches, 122 yards and 1 touchdown.

What to watch: Attention turns to Lock’s role if the quarterback situation remains unsettled. Smith-Njigba’s workload will also be worth tracking after the opener.

Sources

@BleacherReport 2026-09-10T19:01:25.340368+00:00

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