The Seattle Seahawks were defeated 26-20 by the Los Angeles Rams in overtime on Sunday. The offense gained 20 first downs and accumulated 424 total yards in a losing effort. Pro Football Focus had the following three Seahawks players as their highest-graded talents versus the Rams.
The highest-graded Seahawks in Week 9 vs the Rams:
🥇 Jaxon Smith-Njigba – 92.5
🥈 Ernest Jones – 83.4
🥉 Geno Smith – 76.2
🏅 Charles Cross – 75.8
🏅 Boye Mafe – 73.4 pic.twitter.com/GjU39Lo7NF— PFF SEA Seahawks (@PFF_Seahawks) November 4, 2024
Jaxon Smith-Njigba | 92.5
Wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba enjoyed the best game of his young career on Sunday. The sophomore wideout produced seven receptions for 180 receiving yards and two touchdowns, including a late fourth-quarter score that sent the game to overtime. Smith-Njigba was PFF’s second-highest graded receiver of the week, trailing just Zay Flowers (94.5).
Geno Smith | 76.2
Starting quarterback Geno Smith endured a rollercoaster of a performance. The veteran signal caller completed 21-of-34 passing attempts for 363 yards, three touchdowns, and three interceptions. PFF ranked Smith highly despite him committing multiple turnovers. He was sacked seven times, and likely earned brownie points for performing behind a lackluster offensive line.
Charles Cross | 75.8
Speaking of that offensive line, franchise left tackle Charles Cross was the lone standout performer. Cross was credited with allowing just three pressures and zero sacks in pass protection. The former Mississippi State standout has been outstanding all season long. Seattle’s underwhelming offensive line requires more players of his caliber.
