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Buccaneers' Emeka Egbuka, Seahawks Jaxon Smith-Njigba with big game

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Buccaneers' Emeka Egbuka, Seahawks Jaxon Smith-Njigba with big game

Two Buckeyes, two breakout NFL nights. Emeka Egbuka roared in his first Buccaneers appearance against Seattle, piling up 7 receptions for 163 yards and a TD in a 38-35 win. Jaxon Smith-Njigba answered with 8 catches for 132 yards and a TD for the Seahawks, in a game that underscored the Buckeyes’ WR pipeline at the highest level. Marvin Harrison Jr. added a late Cardinals spark with 4 grabs for 98 yards, while former Seahawk Richard Sherman called it an OSU WR showcase. Brian Hartline amplified the moment with a nudge about how the Buckeyes are influencing the league.

The weekend spotlighted the NFL’s continued OSU imprint and offered a blueprint for evaluating rookie receivers who flashed in Week 5. The eye-test suggested both Egbuka and Smith-Njigba can sustain opportunistic roles given workload and design, while Harrison Jr. showed off big-play ability for Arizona. The returns for fantasy managers hinge on target share, matchup leverage, and how defenses game-plan around this veteran-to-young WR bridge in real time.

Based on this Week 5 Buckeyes-NFL showcase, which rookie Buckeyes WR has the highest fantasy ceiling the rest of the season and why?How should fantasy managers leverage Harrison Jr.’s early-season upside in dynasty leagues?Which matchup types should fantasy managers target to maximize Egbuka and Smith-Njigba’s production this season?What is the most actionable takeaway for bettors from this Buckeyes NFL showcase?

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October 6, 2025

Baker Mayfield outduels Sam Darnold in 2018 NFL Draft rivalry shootout

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Touchdown Wire

Baker Mayfield outduels Sam Darnold in 2018 NFL Draft rivalry shootout

Two 2018 draft rivals clash in a late-season showdown that doubles as a fantasy case study. Darnold threw 4 TDs and 341 yards to power Seattle, while Mayfield answered with 379 yards, linking with Emeka Egbuka on a 7-target night as a late drive sealed the win with a field goal. Seattle’s offense looked refreshed, and Mayfield’s bravado in Tampa Bay adds volatility and upside for fantasy managers, especially with rookie JSN and Egbuka flashing as high-upside targets.

Which matchup is the best predictor of a Mayfield fantasy blow-up in the near term?Who is Seattle’s true fantasy breakout candidate after this game?Should you prioritize Darnold or Mayfield as a streaming pick this week?What’s the safest DFS stack involving Mayfield and the TB offense?

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October 5, 2025

Seattle Seahawks studs & duds from epic shootout with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Tim Weaver

Sports Illustrated

Seattle Seahawks studs & duds from epic shootout with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Sam Darnold sparked Seattle’s duel with Tampa Bay, carving up the Buccaneers for 341 yards and four TDs while Jaxon Smith-Njigba siphoned targets for 132 yards and a score. Kenneth Walker III found a rhythm late, AJ Barner kept Seattle’s red-zone attack alive with two more TDs, and Dareke Young provided game-changing returns and a big grab. Jalen Milroe’s miscue lingered as a reminder of development curves, yet Seattle’s run defense held firm and the offense showed versatility to contest elite NFC foes.