Smith-Njigba posts 103 second-half yards after 11-yard first half

Nine catches on 13 targets to that point

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 1h1 min read

Jaxon Smith-Njigba 1st half: 5 targets 2 catches 11 yards 2nd half so far: 8 targets 7 catches 103 yards https://t.co/ Via @PFF on X

What happened: Jaxon Smith-Njigba had two catches for 11 yards on five targets in the first half. He added seven catches for 103 yards on eight targets in the second half to that point.

Why it matters: The shift made him the focal point after minimal first-half production. It follows a 2025 season with 119 catches for 1,793 yards and 10 touchdowns in 17 games.

By the numbers: First half: 5 targets, 2 catches, 11 yards. Second half to that point: 8 targets, 7 catches, 103 yards. Game total to that point: 13 targets, 9 catches, 114 yards.

What to watch: Watch whether the second-half target share holds through the finish.

Sources

@PFF 2026-10-16T03:11:25.692971+00:00

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