Smith-Njigba Chases Hill Record Against Cardinals
Seattle's Jaxon Smith-Njigba needs 120 receiving yards to pass Tyreek Hill's nine-game mark when the Seahawks host Arizona on November 8.
Updated on Nov. 7, 2026 in Football
Jaxon Smith-Njigba enters Seattle's November 8 home game against the Arizona Cardinals with 985 receiving yards, needing 120 more to surpass Tyreek Hill's 1,104 yards through nine games in 2022. Drew Lock will start at quarterback while Sam Darnold recovers from a quad injury.
Why it matters
Smith-Njigba's totals already account for more than half of Seattle's 1,914 net passing yards, making his production central to the offense. The Seahawks, at 4-4 after a 34-17 loss to Chicago, need consistent passing output as they reset the season.
Smith-Njigba has 985 receiving yards on 64 catches with nine touchdowns and a 15.4-yard average, while his totals account for over half of Seattle's 1,914 net passing yards. Whether he reaches the 120-yard mark against Arizona remains uncertain.
The players
Jaxon Smith-Njigba
Seattle Seahawks wide receiver whose 985 receiving yards this season put him within reach of Tyreek Hill's nine-game record.
Tyreek Hill
Former Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver who posted 1,104 receiving yards through nine games in 2022.
Drew Lock
Seattle Seahawks quarterback starting in place of Sam Darnold, who is recovering from a quad injury.
Sam Darnold
Seattle Seahawks quarterback currently recovering from a quad injury.
Cooper Kupp
Seattle Seahawks wide receiver with 206 receiving yards this season.
The details
Seattle hosts the Cardinals on November 8 with Drew Lock starting while Sam Darnold recovers from a quad injury. Lock threw for 235 yards and three touchdowns in Seattle's Week 2 victory at Arizona, and Smith-Njigba had six catches for 118 yards and a touchdown in the 34-17 loss to Chicago.
Timeline
Week 2 2026: Seattle beat Arizona as Lock threw three touchdowns.
Week 9 2026: Seattle lost 34-17 to Chicago, falling to 4-4.
November 8, 2026: Seattle hosts Arizona as Smith-Njigba chases Hill's record.
Season Trajectory
Smith-Njigba's pursuit of Hill's 2022 nine-game mark places his season against one of the highest recent receiving paces in the league. A strong showing against Arizona would sharpen Seattle's playoff case at 4-4.
Fantasy managers rostering Smith-Njigba will want to track whether he reaches 120 yards against Arizona, since his 15.4-yard average and nine touchdowns make him a high-output option. Lock's role as starter also shapes expectations for the passing game in that matchup.
The takeaway
Smith-Njigba's totals have carried a large share of Seattle's passing game, so his output against Arizona will be a useful gauge of how the offense performs with Lock at quarterback. Readers tracking the record chase should watch the November 8 result closely.
What happens next
Seattle hosts Arizona on November 8, 2026, the date on which Smith-Njigba can attempt to pass Hill's record.
Further reading
For more on the team's season, see Football coverage of the Seahawks' 2026 campaign.
