Super Bowl champion and former Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson believes Jaxon Smith-Njigba is the best receiver in the NFL, a sentiment that resonates as JSN makes history. Recently, he became the first official guest on the CBS Sports show "Set Hut" and discussed the pressures of being labeled the best, calling it a "privilege."

When asked to identify the most challenging cornerback he has faced, Smith-Njigba pointed to Christian Gonzalez of the New England Patriots. JSN praised Gonzalez's performance during Super Bowl LX, where he limited Smith-Njigba to just one catch for 16 yards on five targets. In their Week 1 rematch, Gonzalez allowed no receptions while directly covering JSN in ten matchups.

Despite facing tough defenses, JSN continues to shine, currently on track for the NFL's first 2,000-yard receiving season with 405 yards through three games. His impressive stats have come even without his starting quarterback, Sam Darnold, who missed time with an injury. JSN expressed the importance of Darnold's return, stating it felt "right" and "comfortable" during training camp.

In Darnold's first full game back, the Seahawks fell to the Washington Commanders 33-31, ending a franchise-best 12-game win streak. JSN described the loss as "tough" but emphasized the team's determination to keep battling.

Looking ahead, Smith-Njigba highlighted the need for the Seahawks to embrace a new season and its challenges, stating, "We have to move forward, accept the new challenges that we haven't faced before and just keep pressing forward and stay together."