Receiving Milestone: Smith-Njigba Crosses 1,000-Yard Mark in Week 8
The Seattle Seahawks wideout became the first NFL player to reach this threshold in 2026, securing the franchise's third consecutive 1,000-yard campaign.
By Marta Gray ·
Jaxon Smith-Njigba secured the 1,000-yard receiving milestone on Sunday, becoming the first player in the National Football League to reach that mark during the 2026 season.
The Seattle Seahawks wideout entered the contest against the Arizona Cardinals with 985 yards accumulated over the first seven games of the year. He reached the 1,000-yard threshold on his third catch of the afternoon, an 8-yard reception off a throw from quarterback Drew Lock in the first quarter.
Smith-Njigba finished the 17-3 victory with seven catches for 51 yards. He currently leads the league in receptions with 71, receiving yards with 1,036, and touchdown catches with nine. The fourth-year professional is on pace to make history with a 2,000-yard season, a mark no receiver has ever achieved.
Calvin Johnson set the previous record with 1,964 yards for Detroit in 2012. Smith-Njigba, who led the league with 1,793 yards last year, won Offensive Player of the Year after guiding Seattle to the Super Bowl title.
The Ohio State product joins Steve Largent and Tyler Lockett as the only players in franchise history to record three consecutive 1,000-yard seasons. Fellow receiver Cooper Kupp noted the team's focus on winning while acknowledging the potential for the 2,000-yard goal.
Kupp stated that anything is possible given Smith-Njigba's approach to the game. The milestone solidified Seattle's offensive dominance as they continue their season.
