Zachary PerelesOct 27, 2026

Pereles argues Jaxon Smith-Njigba is on track to win a second straight Offensive Player of the Year award, which would make them the first wide receiver to go back-to-back.

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What Zachary Pereles said

Jaxon Smith-Njigba's quest for a second straight OPOY award is on track

Our reading: Jaxon Smith-Njigba to win Offensive Player of the Year

Where it was published: CBS Sports
The piece: Lessons from NFL Week 7: Jaxon Smith-Njigba could make WR history, Seahawks look like champs again
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Award Picks Jaxon Smith-Njigba Seattle Seahawks
Jaxon Smith-Njigba to win Offensive Player of the Year
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