# Seahawks Receiver Names Most Difficult Cornerback

> Jaxon Smith-Njigba calls New England Patriots' Christian Gonzalez the toughest cornerback he's faced.
- Title: Seahawks Receiver Names Most Difficult Cornerback · CBS Sports
- Summary: Jaxon Smith-Njigba calls New England Patriots' Christian Gonzalez the toughest cornerback he's faced. Seahawks receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba identifies…
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- Source: CBS Sports — https://cbssports.com/nfl/news/seahawks-jaxon-smith-njigba-reveals-most-difficult-cb
- Published: 2026-10-01T13:44:02+00:00
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- Topics: jaxon smith-njigba, seahawks, new england patriots, christian gonzalez, nfl, super bowl lx, seahawks quarterback, seahawks receiver, seahawks defense, seahawks offense, seahawks season, sports
## Seahawks Receiver Names Most Difficult Cornerback
Super Bowl champion Russell Wilson says Jaxon Smith-Njigba is the best receiver in the NFL, on a path to NFL history.
## Smith-Njigba Calls Gonzalez Most Challenging
Smith-Njigba named New England Patriots' Christian Gonzalez the most difficult cornerback he's faced, citing his Super Bowl LX performance.

> I think Christian Gonzalez had the best game against us for sure
## Gonzalez's Impact on Smith-Njigba
Gonzalez allowed one Smith-Njigba catch for 16 yards on five targets in Super Bowl LX and no receptions in Week 1.
## Smith-Njigba's Season Progress
Smith-Njigba has 405 yards in the air through three games, on pace for 2,000 yards in the NFL season.
## Seahawks Team Dynamics
Smith-Njigba says he feels comfortable with quarterback Sam Darnold, calling him a 'baller' and 'playmaker' who wants to win.

> We love Sam, he's a baller, he's a playmaker and he wants to win, he's a winner
## Seahawks Next Game
The Seahawks face the Los Angeles Chargers on Oct. 4, aiming to rebuild after losing their 12-game win streak.
## Key takeaway

Seahawks receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba identifies Patriots' Christian Gonzalez as the most challenging cornerback in the NFL.