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Jaxon Smith-Njigba or Caleb Williams

Who Should I Start? - Week 8 • Start New
Jaxon Smith-Njigba

Jaxon Smith-Njigba

WR • Seattle Seahawks SEA
Caleb Williams

Caleb Williams

QB • Chicago Bears CHI
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EXPERT ANALYSIS

Owners starting Smith-Njigba over Williams

 
 
 
 
START BOTH START BENCH BOTH BN

Smith-Njigba ... 43.24%

BOTH ... 56.76%

PROJECTION
FPTS: 23.19
REC REC YD REC TD FPTS
7.77 88 0.72 23.19
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Outlook Jaxon Smith-Njigba

Jaxon Smith-Njigba vs. Bears — Primed for Dominant Volume in Primetime

Smith-Njigba enters this home matchup against Chicago healthy and operating as Seattle's unquestioned top option in the passing attack. With fellow wideout Rashid Shaheed ruled out due to a knee injury, head coach Mike Macdonald's intention to feature Smith-Njigba heavily holds even greater weight. He has been virtually unstoppable, commanding 28 targets and catching 21 passes for 284 yards over his last two games.

Rostered and started in 100% of leagues, he remains an elite WR1 anchor. Our models project him for around 8 catches on 10 to 11 targets for 94 receiving yards with 23.4 fantasy points. With Seattle favored at home in a solid scoring environment, fantasy managers should feel confident slotting him into their lineups across all formats.


FantasySP AI Analysis Updated 5 hrs ago
Latest News Jaxon Smith-Njigba
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EXPERT ANALYSIS

Owners starting Williams over Smith-Njigba

 
 
 
 
START BOTH START BENCH BOTH BN

Williams ... 0%

BOTH ... 56.76%

PROJECTION
FPTS: 17.11
CMP/ATT PASS YD PASS TD INT RUSH YD RUSH TD FPTS
17/25 195.02 0.97 0.2 16.82 0.12 17.11
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Outlook Caleb Williams

Caleb Williams Takes Red-Hot Passing Streak to Seattle

Williams enters Week 8 in pristine form, throwing for 613 yards, three scores, and zero interceptions across his last two contests. Head coach Ben Johnson's offense is firing on all cylinders, effectively feeding top targets Rome Odunze and Colston Loveland. Completely healthy and unbothered by recent cleat fine chatter, Williams leads a 5-2 Chicago squad into a hostile outdoor matchup in Seattle.

Rostered in nearly every league with a 54% start rate, Williams is regaining manager trust. Our weekly projection pencils him in for 17.1 fantasy points, including roughly 195 passing yards, a touchdown, and 17 yards on the ground. Backed by excellent ball security and momentum, fantasy managers should feel confident slotting him into their lineups across all formats.


FantasySP AI Analysis Updated 5 hrs ago
Latest News Caleb Williams
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Performance Jaxon Smith-Njigba
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REC YDS AVG LONG TD
915016.7331
Season stats based on the past 7 days

REC YDS AVG LONG TD
2128413.5331
Season stats based on the past 14 days
Performance Caleb Williams
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YDS CMP% TD INT RUSH YDS TD
30866.720180
Season stats based on the past 7 days

YDS CMP% TD INT RUSH YDS TD
61375.430210
Season stats based on the past 14 days
Next Up ❱ Redzone Touches
Redzone Touches Jaxon Smith-Njigba
REDZONE
WK OPP ATT TAR REC
1 NE 🔓 🔓 🔓
2 @ARI 🔓 🔓 🔓
3 @WAS 🔓 🔓 🔓
4 LAC 🔓 🔓 🔓
5 SF 🔓 🔓 🔓
6 @DEN 🔓 🔓 🔓
7 KC 🔓 🔓 🔓

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Redzone Touches Caleb Williams
REDZONE
WK OPP ATT TAR REC
1 @CAR 🔓 🔓 🔓
2 MIN 🔓 🔓 🔓
3 PHI 🔓 🔓 🔓
4 NYJ 🔓 🔓 🔓
5 @GB 🔓 🔓 🔓
6 @ATL 🔓 🔓 🔓
7 NE 🔓 🔓 🔓

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Next Up ❱ Own/Start Comparison
OWN/START Jaxon Smith-Njigba
OWN
100%
No change since last week.
START
100%
No change since last week.
OWN/START Caleb Williams
OWN
100%
+0.14 compared to last week
START
54%
-8.81 compared to last week
Next Up ❱ Consensus Rankings
Expert Consensus Jaxon Smith-Njigba
1st
Average Ranking of Fantasy Experts
Expert Consensus Caleb Williams
15th
Average Ranking of Fantasy Experts
Next Up ❱ Player Breakdowns
Breakdown Jaxon Smith-Njigba

    Overview

  • Experts rank this player at 1st among WR's. Based on his stats from the past 30 days, he is currently ranked 1st with 138.16 total points (19.74 avg).
  • Wow, would you look at that. The experts got it right on the money.
  • Average points in the past two weeks have increased by 2.6 PPG.
  • Receiving Stats

  • Top 3 in receptions and is currently ranked 1st among WR.
  • Top 3 in targets and is currently ranked 2nd among WR.
  • Top 6 in red zone targets and is currently ranked 5th among WR.
  • Top 10 in red zone receptions and is currently ranked 7th among WR.
  • Top 3 in reception yards with 867 and 14.95 YPC and is currently ranked 1st among WR.
  • Top 3 in Rec TDs with 8 and is currently ranked 1st among WR.
  • Rushing Stats

  • Top 15 in rush attempts with 3 (0.43 per game) and is currently ranked 14th among WR.
  • Top 10 in rush yards with 29 (4.14 per game) and is currently ranked 8th among WR.
  • Bonus Qualities

  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years: Receptions: +8, Rec Yards: +48 Rec TDs: +4,
  • Catches per game are very high so watch out!
  • Big play ability! If your league has bonus points for long REC TDs then this guy would be great to have.
  • The amount of touchdowns per game is ridiculous. Can he keep it up?
  • Season Outlook

  • REC: 150, REC YDS: 2000, REC TDS: 16
Breakdown Caleb Williams

    Overview

  • A good quarterback can mean the world of difference in such a pass heavy league.
  • Experts rank this player at 15th among QB's. Based on his stats from the past 30 days, he is currently ranked 23rd with 83.60 total points (11.94 avg).
  • Currently 76.66 points behind the leader: Josh Allen
  • He is putting up close to the kind of numbers the experts expected him to.
  • Average points in the past two weeks have increased by 7.4 PPG. That is great, but how long can he perform at this level? If you don't have the confidence he can keep it up, then trade him for a sure thing.
  • QB Stats

  • Top 25 in pass yards with 1020 (145.71 per game) and is currently ranked 26th among QB.
  • Top 25 in pass tds with 5 (0.71 per game) and is currently ranked 26th among QB.
  • Bonus Qualities

  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years: Yards: -331, TDs: -4, INTs: -2
  • Known to throw for big gains. If your league has bonus points for long TDs then this guy would be great to have.
  • Season Outlook

  • PASS YDS: 3900, PASS TDS: 29, RUSH YDS: 325, RUSH TDS: 3
Next Up ❱ Health Check
Injury Jaxon Smith-Njigba

No Injury Reported

Injury Caleb Williams

No Injury Reported

Next Up ❱ Matchup Comparison
Matchups Jaxon Smith-Njigba

Week 8
Seattle Seahawks VS Chicago Bears

PA/G YDS/G TO INT SACK TDs FSP
20.43328.861041904.18
Compare to same point last season

Overview

  • Experts rank this player at 14th among DST's. Based on his stats from the past 30 days, he is currently ranked 7th with 46.00 total points (6.57 avg).
  • Currently 23 points behind the leader: Vikings DST
  • He is putting up better numbers than the experts expected him to.
  • Average points in the past two weeks have remained fairly consistant and rose slightly by 0.9 PPG.

Defensive Stats

  • Top 8 in total yards against with 328.86 per game and is currently ranked 8th among DST.
  • Top 10 in turnovers with 10 (1.43 per game) and is currently ranked 10th among DST.
  • Top 8 in rush defense with 613 (87.57 per game) and is currently ranked 8th among DST.
  • Ranked 22nd in pass defense with 1689 (241.29 per game).
  • Top 8 in sacks with 19 (2.71 per game) and currently ranked 7th among DST.
  • Top 10 in points against with 20.43 per game and currently ranked 9th among DST.
  • Currently ranked 21st in Total TDs with 0 (0.00 per game) among DST.

Bonus Qualities

  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years: Total Yards Against: -30.47, Turnovers: -6 Sacks: +7, INTs: -7, TDs: -1, Points Allowed: -5.4,

Season Outlook

  • SACK: 35, INT: 15, TDS: 3, PA/G: 25.9, YDS/G: 384.4
Matchups Caleb Williams

Week 8
Chicago Bears @ Seattle Seahawks

PA/G YDS/G TO INT SACK TDs FSP
17.86247.431281705.12
Compare to same point last season

Overview

  • Experts rank this player at 4th among DST's. Based on his stats from the past 30 days, he is currently ranked 3rd with 57.00 total points (8.14 avg).
  • Currently 12 points behind the leader: Vikings DST
  • He is putting up the kind of numbers the experts expected him to.
  • Slight decline in numbers lately at 1.6 PPG.

Defensive Stats

  • Top 2 in total yards against with 247.43 per game and is currently ranked 1st among DST.
  • Top 4 in turnovers with 12 (1.71 per game) and is currently ranked 3rd among DST.
  • Top 12 in rush defense with 626 (89.43 per game) and is currently ranked 11th among DST.
  • Top 2 in pass defense with 1106 (158.00 per game) and is currently ranked 2nd among DST.
  • Top 2 in interceptions with 8 (1.14 per game) and currently ranked 2nd among DST.
  • Top 6 in points against with 17.86 per game and currently ranked 5th among DST.
  • Currently ranked 21st in Total TDs with 0 (0.00 per game) among DST.

Bonus Qualities

  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years: Total Yards Against: -82, Turnovers: +3 Sacks: -6, INTs: EVEN, TDs: -3, Points Allowed: -1.57,

Season Outlook

  • SACK: 44, INT: 14, TDS: 8, PA/G: 18.3, YDS/G: 303.8
Next Up ❱ Ratings Comparison
Rating Jaxon Smith-Njigba
37.91
FantasySP Player Rating
Rating Caleb Williams
15.40
FantasySP Player Rating
Next Up ❱ Career Comparison
Career Jaxon Smith-Njigba
RECEIVING RUSH
YEAR TEAM GP TGTS REC YD AVG TD ATT YD AVG TD
2023 SEA 16 93 63 628 10.0 4 0 0 0 0
2024 SEA 16 137 100 1130 11.3 6 5 26 5.2 0
2025 SEA 16 173 127 1960 15.4 12 8 40 5 0
2026 SEA 7 78 58 867 14.9 8 3 29 9.7 0
ON PACE 17 189 141 2106 14.9 19 7 70 9.7 0
3-YEAR AVG 17 134 97 1239 12.8 7 4 22 5.1 0
Totals 62 507 365 4784 13.1 32 16 95 5.9 0
Career Caleb Williams
PASS RUSH
YR TM GP YD CMP% TD INT RAT YD TD FUM
2024 CHI 16 3541 63% 20 6 87.8 483 0 5
2025 CHI 16 4542 57% 32 9 89.5 424 3 2
2026 CHI 4 1020 71% 5 1 105.6 128 2 0
ON PACE 10 2477 71% 12 2 105.6 311 5 0
3-YEAR AVG 12 2574 60% 17 4 89.4 296 1 2
Totals 41 9360 61% 59 19 89.3 1075 5 7
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ARI @DAL
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CAR @GB
CHI @SEA
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CLE @PIT
DEN vs KC
DET vs MIN
HOU vs BYE
IND @JAC
LAC @LAR
LV @NYJ
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PHI @WAS
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EDM @NYR 6:00 PM EST
MIN @WAS 3:30 PM EST
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