Seahawks Stars Sam Darnold and Jackson Smith-Njigba Shine as NFL’s Top Duo

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Seahawks Stars Sam Darnold and Jackson Smith-Njigba Shine as NFL’s Top Duo

Seahawks stars Sam Darnold and Jackson Smith-Njigba are making waves as the NFL’s top duo. Both players have excelled in advanced stats and analytics, showcasing their talents weekly.

Sam Darnold’s Performance

Sam Darnold is currently the highest-graded quarterback according to Pro Football Focus. He ranks second in ESPN’s Total QBR metric. Furthermore, Darnold leads the league with an impressive 143.8 passer rating and a completion percentage of 71.1 on downfield throws.

Pro Football Focus: Highest-graded quarterback.
Total QBR Ranking: Second according to ESPN.
Passer rating on downfield throws: 143.8 (leads the league).
Completion percentage on downfield throws: 71.1%.

Darnold is also notable for being fourth in expected points added per drop back and first in completion percentage over expected according to NFL Next Gen Stats.

Jackson Smith-Njigba’s Contribution

Receiver Jackson Smith-Njigba ranks as the third-highest graded by Pro Football Focus. He stands out with a league-leading 4.3 yards per route run and 12.4 yards per target.

PFF Ranking: Third among receivers.
Yards per route run: 4.3 (highest in the league).
Yards per target: 12.4 (highest in the league).

Smith-Njigba holds 59.9% of Seattle’s yards on downfield passes, the second-highest share league-wide, with 17 catches for 419 yards on such plays.

Team Dynamics and Coach’s Confidence

Seattle Seahawks coach Mike Macdonald praises both players for their consistency and ability to enhance the team’s offensive fluidity. Darnold’s smart decision-making paired with Smith-Njigba’s impressive catches demonstrates their reliability on the field.

Future Prospects

Despite their outstanding performances, both Darnold and Smith-Njigba believe there’s room for improvement. Their focus is on nurturing their relationship and communication to elevate their game further.

As Darnold mentioned, ongoing conversations between the players are crucial for their growth and connection, aiming to bring out the best in each other.