DK Metcalf enjoys the emergence of fellow recipient Jaxon Smith-Njigba as a ‘proud parent’

SEATTLE — There is a lot going right for the Seahawks, after all, they have won four straight games and jumped into first place.

The defense certainly has a big hand in that, with several defensive touchdowns and other timely turnovers to help turn the tide.

on attack? There are a few factors, but none more consistent since the bye week in November than JSN.

Jaxon Smith-Njigba.

“I think it starts with just his competitiveness. The guy is really just a great competitor, he’s kind of relentless in that regard. But skill-wise, we’ve talked about that in the offseason. He’s got good hands and then that lower body strength and flexibility to get in and out of breaks. It’s hard to stick with him chemistry with Geno (Smith) late on downs and things like that, finding open windows and zones and Genos finding him,” head coach Mike Macdonald said.

JSN has 75 catches this season. The next closest to him is DK Metcalf with 41 receptions in 2024. Part of that is certainly the attention Metcalf and Tyler Lockett demand from opposing defenses, but the reasons don’t matter.

Smith-Njigba delivers in every way.

And his fellow recipient Metcalf is quite proud.

“He’s been great,” Metcalf said Wednesday.

“I know Lock (Tyler Lockett) saw me make the transition to get the numbers he’s getting now, but just to see it from the other side, from the vet side or the OG side, is kind of amazing because last year did he that. I don’t really have any idea what was going on or how to take it, 16 games, 17 games in a season, but now, just to see him put it all together, I mean it’s kind of like a proud parent or a big brother moment just watching him have success and I know he’s going to continue to have great success in his league.”

Big brother moment. Proud parent. You love hearing these expressions from a tight-knit team.

As the Seahawks prepare for a showdown with the Packers trying to retain first place in the NFC West, there’s no doubt that JSN’s emergence has played a big role and will continue to do so no matter how far the Hawks can take this 2024 season.