The Seattle Seahawks will visit the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 2. 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 2?
Smith-Njigba is not on the injury report and 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 Jaxon Smith-Njigba in Week 2?
I missed plenty of calls last week, but I was in on Jaxon Smith-Njigba as my WR13 and a DFS building block (sign up for the PFSN Betting newsletter if you want a DFS walkthrough weekly!) against the 49ers, and it paid off (WR11: 19.4 PPR points).
I think we can expect more of the same this week, and it wouldn’t shock me if we are considering JSN a matchup-proof commodity in rather short order.
His 59.1% target share last week was bananas and isn’t sustainable, but the idea that Sam Darnold is going to funnel the offense through him until the defense proves they have an answer is what we wanted to see.
Also good to see was the 47.8% bump in average depth of target from a season ago.
I’ll be tracking that, but if it sticks, this could be a top-10 receiver for the season. The Steelers defense has talent, but Garrett Wilson did get loose for 7-95-1 against them last weekend, and I expect Smith-Njigba to have another productive week at the office in this spot.
Are you looking for start/sit advice for other players in your lineup? Read our Week 2 Fantasy Football Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em article.
Smith-Njigba’s Fantasy Points Projection in Week 2
Smith-Njigba is projected to score 16.7 fantasy points in PPR formats.
We project Smith-Njigba to have 7 receptions for 73 yards and 0.4 touchdowns. Smith-Njigba could also add 1 rushing yard.
Check out the free PFSN Fantasy Start-Sit Optimizer for the latest projections and advice for your lineups this week.
Week 2 Weather Impact: Seahawks at Steelers
The forecast for 1:00 PM ET kickoff is sunny with temperatures around 85°F and winds up to 4 mph.
