"Hopefully I get to shadow JSN, Lenoir said Sunday night after a 42-38 win over the Bears. I'm ready for this. I hope he's ready. Man to man coverage. Me and him. That's what I want. It's what the Seahawks want as well, given Smith-Njigba's season which has him in the running to be the NFL's Offensive Player of the Year."
"The league's most explosive wideouts have taken a back seat to Smith-Njigba, who has 113 receptions for 1,709 yards and 10 touchdowns. In 2021, Smith-Njigba had 95 receptions for 1,606 yards and nine touchdowns for Ohio State, and a 2022 season cut short by a hamstring injury didn't prevent him from being the 20th pick in the draft by Seattle after bypassing his senior year. He was the first receiver drafted and based on performance probably could have gone higher overall."
"Seattle quarterback Sam Darnold will target at Smith-Njigba early and often against the 49ers and with good reason. He keeps the chains moving with a league-high 74 first downs among receivers and at 6-foot and 197 pounds has a deceptive look when it comes to making the big play. In three seasons, Smith-Njigba already has 276 receptions for 3,467 yards and 20 touchdowns."
Deommodore Lenoir expects to shadow Jaxson Smith-Njigba in the 49ers' upcoming game against the Seahawks, aiming for man-to-man coverage. The 49ers can secure the NFC No. 1 seed and home playoff advantage with a win. Smith-Njigba became Seattle's primary weapon after the team traded D.K. Metcalf and has produced 113 receptions for 1,709 yards and 10 touchdowns this season. He leads receivers with 74 first downs, combines size and deceptive playmaking ability, and has totaled 276 receptions for 3,467 yards and 20 touchdowns in three NFL seasons.
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