NFL players are often judged by the statistics posted in the box score. Analyzing the film can offer a friendly reminder that there are multiple ways to impact a game. Seattle Seahawks sophomore wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba offered a terrific example of just that in Sunday’s disappointing Week 5 defeat to the New York Giants.

While the Seahawks won’t be happy with how their potential game-tying drive ended on Sunday against the Giants, Geno Smith got the two-minute drill started with one of the longest runs of his career. It was made possible thanks in part to one of the highest IQ plays you’ll see all season.

Prior to the field goal that would have potentially sent the contest to overtime, the Seahawks were facing a 3rd-and-4 from the Giants’ 28-yard line. Had quarterback Geno Smith and the offense converted,

With under two minutes remaining in Sunday’s game between the Seattle Seahawks and the New York Giants, Geno Smith and company took over possession on their own 34-yard line, trailing the visiting Giants 23-20.

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith finds wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba in the back of the end zone for his first receiving touchdown of 2024 and to pull the Seahawks within one score of the New York Giants.