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20 Sept, 21:25 BST
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Week 2 / Game Preview
Seattle’s aerial focal point meets Arizona’s stubborn run defense
Seattle is favored in a modest projected scoring environment, but the most compelling individual usage signals point toward the passing game.
01 / The takeaway
Smith-Njigba is the Seahawks’ clear offensive centerpiece
Jaxon Smith-Njigba commanded a 45.83% target share and a 49.35% air-yards share in the opener. Jaxon Smith-Njigba produced 4.69 yards per route run, while his receiving-yardage line sits at 81.5.
Jaxon Smith-Njigba45.83%Tgt%
Jaxon Smith-Njigba49.35%Air%
Jaxon Smith-Njigba4.69YPRR
02 / The takeaway
McBride remains Arizona’s volume engine
Trey McBride earned a 35.14% target share. Trey McBride also saw 4 red-zone targets, and his receiving-yardage line is 60.
Trey McBride35.14%Tgt%
Trey McBride38.24%TPRR
Trey McBride4RZ Tgt
03 / The takeaway
Seattle’s backfield has work to sort out against a difficult matchup
Jadarian Price handled a 50% carry share while playing 48% of Seattle’s offensive snaps. George Holani carried a 40% rushing share while playing 46% of Seattle’s offensive snaps.
Jadarian Price50%Car%
Jadarian Price48%Snap%
George Holani40%Car%
Build Seattle’s passing outlook around Smith-Njigba
Jaxon Smith-Njigba’s 3 red-zone targets underscore how thoroughly Seattle leaned on him near the scoring area. Jaxon Smith-Njigba generated 0.70 receiving EPA per target, adding efficiency to an already dominant share of the opportunity. Rashid Shaheed’s 12.5% target share and Cooper Kupp’s 12.5% target share illustrate the gap between Seattle’s primary option and its complementary receivers.
Jaxon Smith-Njigba3RZ Tgt
Jaxon Smith-Njigba0.7EPA/Tgt
Rashid Shaheed12.5%Tgt%
McBride leads a diversified Cardinals receiver group
Trey McBride ran 34 routes and posted 2.79 yards per route run, making his volume more than a short-area checkdown profile. Kendrick Bourne earned a 21.62% target share and returned 2.5 yards per route run. Michael Wilson’s 29.33% air-yards share gives Arizona another route to explosive plays despite his 18.92% target share.
Trey McBride34Routes
Trey McBride2.79YPRR
Kendrick Bourne21.62%Tgt%
The matchup tilts Seattle toward the air
Jaxon Smith-Njigba faces an Arizona defense that has allowed 119 receiving yards to opposing wide receivers this season. Jadarian Price faces an Arizona defense that has allowed 52 rushing yards to opposing running backs. Jadarian Price’s rushing-yardage line of 60.5 therefore asks for an increase from a backfield that remains shared.
Jaxon Smith-Njigba119Opp. Rec yds
Jadarian Price52Opp. Rush yds
Jadarian Price60.5Rush yds line
Sources & methodology
AI analysis of the player usage, efficiency and matchup data available before kickoff. Early-season samples are limited; missing data is not treated as zero. This preview remains separate from the postgame review.
- NFL team depth charts via nflverse
- Betting markets and kickoff weather
- NFL player statistics via nflverse
Data checked 19 Sept 2026, 12:41 UK time. Individual sources can update at different times.