The Athletic Nov 07 25
How Rashid Shaheed can make Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Seahawks offense more dangerous:
Defenses already struggle to stop Jaxon Smith-Njigba, but now they have to ...
nytimes.com/athletic/6785067/2025/11/07/rashid-shaheed-seahawks-offense-smith-njigba/
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Shaheed's Speed Elevates Seahawks' Offensive ThreatShaheed’s addition boosts Seattle’s dynamic offense as Smith-Njigba chases an NFL receiving yards record in 2025.
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- Seattle ranks fifth in league scoring with Smith-Njigba on pace for a record-breaking 2,000 receiving yards this season.
- The trade for Shaheed brought in a proven speedster familiar with offensive coordinator Kubiak’s system from New Orleans.
- Shaheed’s presence forces defenses to alter coverage, opening more opportunities for Smith-Njigba to exploit.
- Strategic roster moves and schemes have created a versatile offense poised to maintain success into the playoffs.
Being able to stretch the field vertically opened up a ton.— Rashid Shaheed discusses how his ability to stretch the field impacts the offense's success.
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