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Seahawks WR Jaxon Smith-Njigba Bracing for Punishment From NFL

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By Max Escarpio | Last updated Oct 21, 2025 5:01 AM ET

The "Monday Night Football" doubleheader in Week 7 concluded with the Seattle Seahawks defeating the Houston Texans in Seattle, 27-19.

The Seahawks scored 14 first-quarter points and 13 in the third quarter as they were able to hold off the Texans just enough to get their fifth win of the season.

Sam Darnold went 17-of-31 for 213 yards with a touchdown and an interception.

Seahawks running back Zach Charbonnet had 12 carries for 49 yards and a pair of touchdowns, but it was Jaxon Smith-Njigba who broke free once again.

Smith-Njigba caught eight passes for 123 yards and a score on 14 targets, and it became the third straight game where he went over the 100-yard mark and scored a touchdown.

Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba (11) celebrates on the goal post after a touchdown during the first quarter against the Houston Texans at Lumen Field. Steven Bisig-Imagn Images

Smith-Njigba's first touchdown of the game came at the end of the first quarter.

After scoring, he dunked the ball through the goalpost and was assessed an unsportsmanlike conduct penalty.

Jaxon Smith-Njigba dunks on the goalpost after the touchdown #Seahawks #Texans #NFL #SEAvsHOU pic.twitter.com/8JLa5iCS4p
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Per the NFL rules, "using any object as a prop" falls into the Unsportsmanlike Conduct category.

In January, Kansas City Chiefs star tight end Travis Kelce was fined $14,069 for dunking the ball on the goal post in the Chiefs Christmas Day game, so that could be the amount coming to Smith-Njigba.

Philadelphia Esgles defensive tackle Milton Williams was also fined $14,069 for the same action in last year's Super Bowl.

The Seahawks have a bye in Week 8 before facing the Washington Commanders in Week 9 on "Sunday Night Football," and it wouldn't be surprising to see the NFL fine Smith-Njigba for this celebration.

This article first appeared on Athlon Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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