Smith-Njigba’s 11-Yard Touchdown Propels Seahawks to 14-0 Lead

Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba made a notable impact during the team’s recent match. He caught an 11-yard touchdown pass, contributing to the Seahawks’ strong start with a 14-0 lead at the end of the first quarter.

Key Moments in the Match

This touchdown was critical, resulting from a pivotal mistake by Houston Texans linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair. The play occurred during a third-and-11 scenario from the Houston 25-yard line.

Penalty Impact

• Quarterback Sam Darnold scrambled, reaching the sideline.
• Azeez Al-Shaair tackled Darnold after he stepped out of bounds.
• This infraction resulted in a crucial first down for Seattle at the Houston 11-yard line.

Touchdown Details

On the subsequent play, Darnold successfully found Smith-Njigba open in the end zone. The touchdown came with a celebratory dunk over the goalpost, reminiscent of previous NFL star Jimmy Graham.

Extra Point Success

The penalty for the celebration added 15 yards to Seattle’s extra-point attempt. However, kicker Jason Myers was undeterred and converted the kick, solidifying the team’s 14-point advantage.