The Seattle Seahawks will host the Minnesota Vikings in Week 13. Here’s the latest fantasy football news and advice to help you with your lineups this week and moving forward, specifically regarding WR Jaxon Smith-Njigba.
Is Jaxon Smith-Njigba Playing in Week 13?
Smith-Njigba is not on the injury report, and barring a surprise, he is expected to play.
We’ll continue to monitor the Seahawks’ injury report leading up to kickoff for any changes. You can also visit and bookmark our Fantasy News Tracker for the latest updates.
Should You Start or Sit Smith-Njigba in Week 13?
As is required by law, you get your one shock-your-friends stat from Smith-Njigba per week from me. There’s no true insight to give in terms of his value this week or for the remainder of the season: the man is pacing for a historic season and seems to be getting stronger as the season progresses.
JSN was great in September, catching 76.5% of his targets and reaching 90 yards from scrimmage in all four games.
WR PPR Point Totals, 2025
- Smith-Njigba: 255.0
- George Pickens: 220.4
- Amon-Ra St. Brown: 218.3
- Puka Nacua: 210.0
- Ja’Marr Chase: 193.7
- Smith-Njigba without September’s stats: 183.7
- Davante Adams: 183.1
- Drake London: 177.0
He has three touchdowns of 40+ yards over the past six weeks after not having a 30+ yarder in his career prior. It is impossible to overstate what Smith-Njigba means to the Seahawks, your fantasy team, and the direction of your league as we approach the playoffs.
Are you looking for start/sit advice for other players in your lineup? Read our Fantasy Football Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em Cheat Sheet.
Smith-Njigba’s Fantasy Points Projection in Week 13
Smith-Njigba is projected to score 24.4 fantasy points in PPR formats.
We project Smith-Njigba to have 10 receptions for 106 yards and 0.6 touchdowns. Smith-Njigba could also add two rushing yards.
Check out the free PFSN Fantasy Start-Sit Optimizer for the latest projections and advice for your lineups this week.
Week 13 Weather Impact: Vikings at Seahawks
The forecast for kickoff is 52 degrees Fahrenheit with 3 mph winds. These are ideal conditions for fantasy production.