HOUSTON – The chess match is about to commence: a high-stakes encounter between two of the most skilled athletes in the game.

It’s another elite matchup for Texans All-Pro corner Derek Stingley Jr. as he’ll square off against Seattle Seahawks Pro Bowl wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba on Monday night.

Stingley, signed to a three-year, $90 million contract extension this offseason, has a dozen career interceptions.

Smith-Njigba leads the NFL with 696 receiving yards as the headliner of Seahawks passing game orchestrated by quarterback Sam Darnold averaging 252.2 passing yards per contest.

“He’s a great receiver,” Stingley said. “He’s doing everything the right way on the field. It’s gonna be a fun matchup.

“He knows how to just get open, like he’s a great route runner. He’s just puttin

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