Smith-Njigba nears Johnson single-season yards record

Caught 119 for 1,793 and 10 scores in 2025

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 1h1 min read

Special player doing it in a special way Via @danorlovsky7 on X

What happened: Dan Orlovsky contrasted Johnson's size-based dominance with Smith-Njigba's skill-based production. The comment came as Smith-Njigba continues his 2026 regular-season pursuit of Johnson's single-season yardage standard.

Why it matters: Johnson's single-season mark remains the league benchmark for receiver production. Smith-Njigba posted 119 catches for 1,793 yards and 10 touchdowns across 17 games in 2025, establishing the baseline for this chase.

By the numbers: 2025: 119 receptions, 1,793 yards, 10 touchdowns in 17 games. Drafted 20th overall in 2023 out of Ohio State.

What to watch: Seattle's remaining regular-season games will determine whether the pace holds toward the record.

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@DanOrlovsky7 2026-10-26T19:18:27.481649+00:00

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