JACKSONVILLE—As Jaxon Smith-Njigba ran past the Jacksonville secondary, Sam Darnold unleashed a gorgeous deep ball that hit Smith-Njigba in stride, allowing the Seahawks' third-year receiver to run into the end zone untouched for a 61-yard touchdown.
In a game that featured tough defense from both teams, points were often tough to come by, so that second-quarter big play was crucial for the Seahawks in a 20-12 victory. It also served as a reminder, not that anyone should need one at this point, of just how great Smith-Njigba and Darnold have been this season.
Smith-Njigba finished his day with a season-best 162 yards on eight receptions, the second-highest yardage total of his career behind his 180-yard game against the Rams last season. Darnold, meanwhile, was 16 for 27 for 295 yards an