The Seattle Seahawks (4-2) will host the Houston Texans (2-3) in Week 7. 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 7?
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 Jaxon Smith-Njigba in Week 7?
The game just looks easy for some of the greats and so far this season, that’s been the case for Jaxon Smith-Njigba.
He’s scored in three of four games (in the one he failed to do so, he provided the game-breaking play) and has 8+ grabs on four different occasions. On Sunday, he was the only Seahawk with a catch on the first three drives (four for 56) and that somehow isn’t even what has impressed me most.
JSN averaged 10.0 yards per catch as a rookie and 11.3 last season. This year, he’s up to 16.6 thanks to a splash play every single week (36+ yard reception in all six games). He’s pacing to accomplish the rare feat of increasing his big-play profile without compromising his catch rate (75% catch).
At this point, even some regression wouldn’t remove Smith-Njigba from the top 10 at the position moving forward.
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 7
Smith-Njigba is projected to score 22.2 fantasy points in PPR formats.
We project Smith-Njigba to have 9 receptions for 97 yards and 0.6 touchdowns. Smith-Njigba could also add 1 rushing yards.
Check out the free PFSN Fantasy Start-Sit Optimizer for the latest projections and advice for your lineups this week.
Week 7 Weather Impact: Texans at Seahawks
The forecast for kickoff is 56 degrees Fahrenheit with 3 mph winds. These are ideal conditions for fantasy production.
