Jaxon Smith-Njigba Approaches Calvin Johnson's Receiving Yardage Record

Jaxon Smith-Njigba, a wide receiver for the Seattle Seahawks, is on track to break Calvin Johnson's NFL record for receiving yards in a season. Currently, Smith-Njigba has accumulated 867 receiving yards over the first seven games of the season.

This performance translates to an average of 123.9 yards per game, which positions him to surpass Johnson's record of 1,964 yards set in 2012 during a 16-game season, where Johnson averaged 122.8 yards per game. If Smith-Njigba maintains his current pace, he could break the record in the 16th game of the season, reaching 1,982 yards.

Moreover, if he continues at this rate, Smith-Njigba could achieve a total of 2,106 yards over a 17-game span, marking the first 2,000-yard receiving season in NFL history. Last season, he was recognized as the NFL's Offensive Player of the Year, and his performance this season suggests he may be on the verge of an unprecedented achievement for a wide receiver.