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Smith-Njigba

WR · SEA vs CHI

Kickoff Mon 8:15 PM ET

Projected points21.9pts

Coker

WR · CAR @ GB

FinalGB 27 – 19 CAR

Final points11.6pts

projected 13.2

Jalen Coker or Jaxon Smith-Njigba: Who Should I Start in Week 8?

Jalen Coker already played (11.6 pts, final). If he's in your lineup, those points are banked; if not, he can't help you this week. Compare Jaxon Smith-Njigba with your other options.

Highlights

Injuries as of Fri 2:00 PM ET
Smith-NjigbaWR · SEA vs CHIUsually 28.0−6.2pts this week

Helps him

  1. 37%targetsHe draws 37% of his team’s targets.
  2. 11.1per gameHe sees 11.1 targets a game.
  3. 16.2floorA quiet week still projects to about 16.2 points.

Hurts him

  1. −2.6ptstouchdownsHis lines put him at 0.71 touchdowns, below his usual 1.14.
  2. −2.5ptsrec yardsHis lines put him at 99.0 receiving yards, below his usual 123.9.
  3. −0.8ptscatchesHis lines put him at 7.5 catches, below his usual 8.3.
  4. 5th softestper targetEdgeCHI allows few WR chances because few passes go to receivers against them; per target they’re soft (1.99 pts, 5th softest).
CokerWR · CAR @ GBUsually 16.5−3.3pts this week

Helps him

  1. GBvs WRsEdgeGB is the 7th softest defense for receivers.
  2. 20.4ceilingHis best weeks reach about 20.4 points.

Hurts him

  1. −1.5ptsrec yardsHis lines put him at 62.5 receiving yards, below his usual 77.5.
  2. −1.2ptscatchesHis lines put him at 4.5 catches, below his usual 5.8.
  3. −0.6ptstouchdownsHis lines put him at 0.40 touchdowns, below his usual 0.50.
  4. 6th toughestper targetEdgeGB allows plenty of WR chances because receivers see plenty of targets on them; per target they’re tough (1.73 pts, 6th toughest).

Points are what each line adds to or takes off his usual week. EdgeFrom the game around him.

Stat comparison

Every player you picked, stat by stat, most important first.

Stat
Scoring
ProjectionSmith-Njigba: 21.9 (best)Coker: 13.2
TD pointsof the projectionSmith-Njigba: 4.3 (best)Coker: 2.4
Expected TDsthis weekSmith-Njigba: 0.71 (best)Coker: 0.40
Projected team pointsSmith-Njigba: 24.8 (best)Coker: 22.0
Red zone targetsper gameSmith-Njigba: 1.7 (best)Coker: 1.0
Role
Snap shareSmith-Njigba: 84% (best)Coker: 67%
Usage worthptsSmith-Njigba: 20.0 (best)Coker: 13.7
Target shareSmith-Njigba: 37% (best)Coker: 23%
Targets / gameSmith-Njigba: 11.1 (best)Coker: 7.8
Air yards shareSmith-Njigba: 51% (best)Coker: 29%
Receiving TDs vs RZ targetsSmith-Njigba: AboveCoker: Above
WOPRSmith-Njigba: 0.92 (best)Coker: 0.53
RZ target shareSmith-Njigba: 41% (best)Coker: 19%
Catch rateSmith-Njigba: 74% (best)Coker: 64%
SeparationSmith-Njigba: 2.6 ydsCoker: 2.7 yds (best)
YAC over expectedSmith-Njigba: +0.5 (best)Coker: −0.1
Usage worth vs scoredSmith-Njigba: Earned by usage 20.0Scored 28.0Coker: Earned by usage 13.7Scored 14.0
Vacated targets this weekSmith-Njigba: 1.0Coker: 3.0 (best)
Inside 10 target shareSmith-Njigba: 46% (best)Coker: 29%
Range
FloorSmith-Njigba: 16.2 (best)Coker: 5.5
CeilingSmith-Njigba: 32.8 (best)Coker: 20.4
Points from TDssteadier when lowerSmith-Njigba: 25%Coker: 17%
Big weeks (20+ pts)Smith-Njigba: 75% (best)Coker: 11%
Dud weeks (under 7 pts)lower is betterSmith-Njigba: 4% (best)Coker: 46%
SteadinessSmith-Njigba: Very steady (best)±9.9 ptsCoker: Volatile±10.1 pts
Matchup
Matchup gradevs his position · 2026, 7 gmSmith-Njigba: C+Coker: B+ (best)
Game scriptSmith-Njigba: Expected to lead (best)Coker: Expected to trail
Opp takeaways / gamelower is betterSmith-Njigba: 1.4 (best)Coker: 1.9
Defense funnelSmith-Njigba: NeutralCoker: Neutral
Opp pass yds allowedSmith-Njigba: 20th (average) (best)Coker: 9th (tough)
Starting QBSmith-Njigba: Darnold (Active)Coker: Young (Active)
Opp defender outSmith-Njigba: None listedCoker: Franklin (OLB)
Roof / surfaceSmith-Njigba: OpenturfCoker: Opengrass
Rest / scheduleSmith-Njigba: NormalCoker: Short week (4d)
Opp paceSmith-Njigba: 1st (fast) (best)Coker: 19th (average)
Opp deep targets allowed / gameSmith-Njigba: 3.3 (best)19th (average)Coker: 2.15th (tough)
Opp catch rate allowedSmith-Njigba: 60%11th (average)Coker: 65% (best)23rd (soft)
Form
Last 3 avgSmith-Njigba: 26.5 (best)Coker: 7.1
Last 5 avgSmith-Njigba: 25.5 (best)Coker: 14.0
vs seasonSmith-Njigba: −1.5 (Steady) (best)Coker: −6.8 (Cooling)
Yards per route runSmith-Njigba: 4.21 (best)Coker: 2.45
Receiving aDOTSmith-Njigba: 10.4Coker: 11.7
Target share trendSmith-Njigba: RisingCoker: Left Week 3 hurt
Games since injurySmith-Njigba: None recentlyCoker: 2
Crowd
Started in leaguesSmith-Njigba: 100% (best)Coker: 70%
Nuvela position ranklower is betterSmith-Njigba: WR1 (best)Coker: WR16
Yards linereceivingSmith-Njigba: 99.0 (best)Coker: 62.5

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