Jaxon Smith-Njigba is dominating the NFL receiving race

Jaxon Smith-Njigba is dominating the NFL receiving race

There is one receiver in the NFL who is in a league of his own. Jaxon Smith-Njigba of the Seattle Seahawks has opened a huge lead in total receiving yards through six weeks. Smith-Njigba has 717 yards on 49 catches, seven of which have gone for touchdowns. He leads Chris Olave of the New Orleans Sai

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is one receiver in the NFL who is in a league of his own.

Jaxon Smith-Njigba of the Seattle Seahawks has opened a huge lead in total receiving yards through six weeks.

Smith-Njigba has 717 yards on 49 catches, seven of which have gone for touchdowns.

He leads Chris Olave of the New Orleans Saints by 137 yards. Olave is three yards better than CeeDee Lamb of the Dallas Cowboys.

A look at the top 10 in receiving yards after six weeks.

t-10. Tetairoa McMillan, Carolina Panthers

Carolina Panthers wide receiver Tetairoa McMillan (4) celebrates after scoring a touchdown against the Detroit Lions.

Receiving yards: 471

t-10. Zay Flowers, Baltimore Ravens

Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Zay Flowers (4) runs after a catch for a first half touchdown against the Tennessee Titans at M&T Bank Stadium.

Receiving yards: 471

8. Davante Adams, Los Angeles Rams

A banner with images of San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy (13) and Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Davante Adams (17) at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.

Receiving yards: 480

7. Malik Nabers, New York Giants

New York Giants wide receiver Malik Nabers (1) runs after a catch against New Orleans Saints cornerback Martin Emerson Jr. (22) during the third quarter at MetLife Stadium.

Receiving yards: 494

6. Matthew Golden, Green Bay Packers

Green Bay Packers wide receiver Matthew Golden (0) celebrates after making a reception against the Chicago Bears.

Receiving yards: 501

5. Christian Watson, Green Bay Packers

Green Bay Packers wide receiver Christian Watson (9) makes a touchdown reception.

Receiving yards: 538

4. Drake London, Atlanta Falcons

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Drake London (5) makes a catch against New Orleans Saints safety Justin Reid.

Receiving yards: 550

3. CeeDee Lamb, Dallas Cowboys

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver CeeDee Lamb (88) catches a three-yard touchdown pass.

Receiving yards: 577

2. Chris Olave, New Orleans Saints

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Chris Olave (12) makes a catch.

Receiving yards: 580

1. Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Seattle Seahawks

Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba celebrates after scoring a touchdown against the New England Patriots.

Receiving yards: 717

This article originally appeared on The List Wire: Jaxon Smith-Njigba is dominating the NFL receiving race

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