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Seahawks' Jaxon Smith-Njigba Poised for Super Bowl MVP
The star wide receiver is having a breakout season and could follow in the footsteps of past Super Bowl MVP wide receivers.
Published on Feb. 8, 2026
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Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba is having a standout 2025 season, leading the NFL in receiving yards and earning Offensive Player of the Year honors. He has continued his impressive play in the playoffs, and could become the next wide receiver to be named Super Bowl MVP if the Seahawks can defeat the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LX.
Why it matters
Wide receivers have had success winning Super Bowl MVP in the past, with players like Lynn Swann, Fred Biletnikoff, Jerry Rice, and Cooper Kupp all taking home the award. If Smith-Njigba can deliver a big performance on the biggest stage, he would cement his status as one of the league's elite playmakers.
The details
Smith-Njigba finished the regular season fourth in the NFL with 119 catches and first with 1,793 receiving yards, while also finding the end zone 10 times. He has continued his strong play in the playoffs, catching 10 passes for 153 yards and a touchdown in the NFC Championship game. The Seahawks are making their first Super Bowl appearance since 2014, when they were defeated by the Patriots.
- Smith-Njigba was named the NFL's Offensive Player of the Year on Thursday.
- The Seahawks will face the Patriots in Super Bowl LX on Sunday.
The players
Jaxon Smith-Njigba
A two-time Pro Bowler and 2025 All-Pro wide receiver for the Seattle Seahawks who led the NFL in receiving yards this season.
Cooper Kupp
A former Los Angeles Rams wide receiver who was named Super Bowl MVP in 2021 after a dominant regular season and playoff run.
Sam Darnold
The starting quarterback for the Seattle Seahawks.
What’s next
The Seahawks and Patriots will face off in Super Bowl LX on Sunday, February 9, 2026.
The takeaway
Jaxon Smith-Njigba's standout 2025 season has him poised to potentially join the elite company of wide receivers who have won Super Bowl MVP, following in the footsteps of legends like Lynn Swann, Jerry Rice, and his own teammate Cooper Kupp. If the Seahawks can defeat the Patriots, Smith-Njigba could cement his status as one of the NFL's top playmakers.
