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The Seattle Seahawks are 5-2, and they look like one of the best teams in the NFL heading into their bye week. They have the second-best record in football, and
Seahawks receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba was protected by an NFL official after getting caught in a scuffle on the Texans sideline during Monday's game.
Seahawks running back Zach Charbonnet had 12 carries for 49 yards and a pair of touchdowns, but it was Jaxon Smith-Njigba who broke free once again. Smith-Njigba caught eight passes for 123 yards and a score on 14 targets, and it became the third straight game where he went over the 100-yard mark and scored a touchdown.
Following a fourth-quarter interception by Texans cornerback Derek Stingley Jr., Seahawks wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba chased him out of bounds. Stingley stiff-armed Smith-Njigba's helmet off, and the Seahawks wide receiver responded with a slight extra push on the sidelines.
Former NFL defensive back and current official Nathan Jones stood in front of Seahawks star Jaxon Smith-Njigba on the Texans’ sideline to prevent any fireworks during a potentially combustible situation during Seattle’s 27-19 home win over the Texas on “Monday Night Football.”
A former NFL star shares candid thoughts on Seahawks' Jaxon Smith-Njigba, praising his breakout season and record-setting pace.
The final Monday night doubleheader of the season is taking place in Week 7, and there are two big games on the schedule. In the early game, the Detroit Lions (5-2) pulled off a dominant performance in a 24-9 win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (5-2).