While quarterbacks are usually the ones that get talked about first on morning shows, and we see them first in the box scores, it is a wideout for the Seattle Seahawks that has served as the engine for the offense so far in 2026.
After a 155-yard, 3 TD performance against the Arizona Cardinals, the reigning NFL Offensive Player of the Year has won the FedEx Air & Ground NFL Player of the Week award. Unlike the NFL’s Player of the Week awards, the FedEx Air & Ground is won via fan vote.
Despite his young career, Smith-Njigba is already writing his name in the Seattle record books. This past Sunday’s display of brilliance broke a tie with Steve Largent, Brian Blades and Tyler Lockett for the most games of 150+ receiving yards and 2+ receiving TD’s (3) from any Seahawks receiver ever.
Check out this tweet, for a quick breakdown of his immediate 82-yard reception (a career long) for a house call, as well as the rest of his hat-trick game in ‘Zona.
According to the NFL’s website, “FedEx will make a $2,000 donation to Feeding America in honor of each player.” Smith-Njigba has catalyzed that donation to be sent to Seattle’s, Food Lifeline to address local level food insecurity.
Josh Allen, of the Buffalo Bills, joins JSN as the winner of the Air and Ground NFL Player of the Week.
