Jaxon Smith-Njigba Fantasy Week 17: Projections, Points and Stats vs. Bears

Wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba has a matchup versus the 22nd-ranked pass defense in the league (225.2 yards conceded per game) in Week 17, when his Seattle Seahawks meet the Chicago Bears, Thursday at 8:15 PM ET.

Daily fantasy players, is Smith-Njigba worth a look for his upcoming matchup against the Bears? Scroll down, because we can help you make the right decision.

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Smith-Njigba vs. Bears Game Info

• Matchup: Seattle Seahawks at Chicago Bears
• Game Day: December 26, 2024
• Game Time: 8:15 PM
• Projected Fantasy Points: 9.7
• PPR Projected Fantasy Points: 12.7
• Projected Receiving Yards: 70.81
• Projected Receiving TDs: 0.38

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Smith-Njigba Fantasy Performance

• Smith-Njigba is currently the seventh-ranked fantasy player at his position (56th overall), putting up 148.5 total fantasy points (9.9 per game).
• In his last three games, Smith-Njigba has hauled in 23 balls (on 29 targets) for 260 yards and two touchdowns, good for 38.9 fantasy points (13.0 per game).
• Smith-Njigba has been targeted 40 times, with 33 receptions for 411 yards and three TDs, in his last five games. He has posted 60.5 fantasy points (12.1 per game) during that period.
• The high point of Smith-Njigba's fantasy season so far was Week 9 against the Los Angeles Rams, when he completed 0.0% of his throws for zero yards and zero touchdowns with interceptions on his way to 30 fantasy points.
• From a fantasy standpoint, Jaxon Smith-Njigba had his worst performance of the season in Week 1 against the Denver Broncos, when he tallied just 1.9 fantasy points (0 receptions, 0 yards).

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Bears Defensive Performance

• Four players have posted over 300 yards passing in a game against Chicago this year.
• The Bears have allowed 11 players to pass for at least one TD in a game this season.
• A total of five players have thrown for two or more touchdowns versus Chicago this year.
• The Bears have allowed three or more passing touchdowns to one opposing QB this season.
• A total of eight players have put up over 100 yards receiving in a game versus Chicago this year.
• The Bears have allowed 14 players to catch a touchdown pass against them this season.
• Chicago has given up two or more receiving TDs to three players this year.
• The Bears have allowed four players to amass over 100 yards rushing in a game this year.
• Chicago has allowed 16 players to score at least one rushing TD against them this year.
• The Bears have allowed two players to score more than one rushing TD in a game this season.

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