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Updated May 14, 2026 from live stats

Jaxon Smith-Njigba vs Tory Horton

Fantasy Football Comparison for the 2026 NFL Season

The Bottom Line

Jaxon Smith-Njigba is the better fantasy play this season.

The gap here is significant. Jaxon Smith-Njigba outscored Tory Horton by 9.3 PPG in 2025 with 10 total touchdowns. If both are on your board, Jaxon Smith-Njigba is the clear pick. Tory Horton profiles as a matchup-dependent wide receiver who can spike but lacks the consistent floor.

High confidence: stats strongly favor the leader, and the gap is unlikely to close on matchup alone.

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WRSeattle Seahawks#2PPG LEADER

Jaxon Smith-Njigba

PPG

17.7

Games

Rec

119

Rec Yds

1,793

Rec TDs

Targets

163

Bye

Week 8

WRSeattle Seahawks#46

Tory Horton

PPG

8.4

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

161

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 8

The Edge Chart

Jaxon Smith-Njigba

Tory Horton

Head to Head

17.7 PPG8.4 PPG

17 GP7 GP

Bye: Week 8Bye: Week 8

Fantasy Tiers

Jaxon Smith-Njigba: Tier 1 (Elite) WR (ranked #2 at the position). Tory Horton: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #46 at the position). Among the top 50 wide receivers this season, Jaxon Smith-Njigba is producing at 80% of elite pace and Tory Horton at 38%. That ranking gap means Jaxon Smith-Njigba carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Jaxon Smith-Njigba vs Tory Horton: Who Should You Start?

Jaxon Smith-Njigba and Tory Horton are at different tiers heading into 2026. The Seattle Seahawks wide receiver averaged 17.7 PPG in 2025, a full 9.3 points per game ahead of Tory Horton's 8.4 with the Seattle Seahawks. That kind of gap doesn't close on matchup alone.

The per-game difference of 9.3 points favors Jaxon Smith-Njigba, though savvy managers know that gap can shrink or widen depending on the weekly slate. Defensive matchup, recent scoring trends, and health status all shift the calculus from one wide receiver to the other.

Target volume is the story here. Jaxon Smith-Njigba saw 163 targets in 2025, while Tory Horton drew 22. That workload gap usually translates into a higher weekly floor for Jaxon Smith-Njigba, even in weeks where Tory Horton posts the bigger ceiling game. Consistency-minded managers lean toward target share; boom-bust managers chase the upside.

Both share a Week 8 bye, which matters for roster construction. If you are stacking wide receivers this deep on your bench, plan your replacement wide receiver early.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

Jaxon Smith-Njigba is a buy in trades where the other manager is chasing upside at a different position. Tory Horton is a hold unless you can flip him for a positional upgrade elsewhere on your roster. Dynasty outlook: Jaxon Smith-Njigba (age 24) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset. Tory Horton (age 23) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset.

Did You Know?

•Jaxon Smith-Njigba outscored Tory Horton by a projected 158 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Jaxon Smith-Njigba played 17 games in 2025 compared to Tory Horton's 7. That durability gap means Jaxon Smith-Njigba contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Jaxon Smith-Njigba scored 10 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.6 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at wide receiver.
•Jaxon Smith-Njigba saw 163 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the wide receiver position.
•Both players share a Week 8 bye. If you roster both, you will need a replacement at the position that week.

Detailed Stat Breakdown▾

StatSmith-NjigbaHorton

PPG (Half-PPR)17.78.4

Games Played177

Total Fantasy Pts (est.)30159

Receptions11913

Rec/Game7.01.9

Receiving Yards1,793161

Rec Yds/Game105.523.0

Receiving TDs105

Targets16322

Target Share/Game9.63.1

Age2423

Experience2 yrs-

Bye WeekWeek 8Week 8

Summary

17.7 PPG for Jaxon Smith-Njigba versus 8.4 for Tory Horton in 2025. The baseline favors Jaxon Smith-Njigba, though the right weekly matchup can flip the script. For a full breakdown that weighs matchup quality, form, and injury reports, try DraftCall's AI comparison engine.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Jaxon Smith-Njigba or Tory Horton in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Jaxon Smith-Njigba has the edge at 17.7 PPG compared to Tory Horton's 8.4 PPG. However, the best start depends on weekly matchup, recent form, and injury status. DraftCall's app provides real-time AI-powered verdicts that factor in all of these variables.

How many fantasy points did Jaxon Smith-Njigba and Tory Horton average in 2025?▾

Jaxon Smith-Njigba averaged 17.7 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 17 games in 2025. Tory Horton averaged 8.4 PPG over 7 games. That is a difference of 9.3 points per game.

Do Jaxon Smith-Njigba and Tory Horton share a bye week?▾

Yes, both Jaxon Smith-Njigba and Tory Horton share a Week 8 bye in 2026. If you roster both, you will need a fill-in at wide receiver for that week.

Is Jaxon Smith-Njigba or Tory Horton a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?▾

Jaxon Smith-Njigba outscored Tory Horton by 9.3 PPG in 2025, which gives him the edge heading into 2026. For a week-by-week verdict, DraftCall's AI analyzes matchup quality and recent trends in real time.