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Why the 49ers likely won’t shadow Jaxon Smith Njigba

SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - JANUARY 17: Deommodore Lenoir #2 of the San Francisco 49ers defends against Jaxon Smith-Njigba #11 of the Seattle Seahawks during the second half of an NFL divisional playoff football game at Lumen Field on January 17, 2026 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Brooke Sutton/Getty Images) | Getty Images The San Francisco 49ers have quite the challenge ahead of them this week, as they’ll have to find a way to cover Seattle Seahawks star receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba, who is off to a torrid pace this season with 32 catches for 481 yards and six touchdowns through four games. Regardless of quarterback, Smith-Njigba has produced, and the 49ers will have to find a way to mitigate the defense.

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