Jaxon Smith-Njigba or Joshua PalmerWho should you draft or start in 2026 fantasy football?

Jaxon Smith-Njigba is a Seattle Seahawks wide receiver who averaged 23.4 fantasy points per game across 6 games in 2026. Joshua Palmer is a Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver who averaged 6.8 fantasy points per game across 14 games in 2026. Both stat lines are below. The start or sit verdict, with this week's matchup and injury status factored in, is in the DraftCall app.

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WRSeattle Seahawks#1 WR

Jaxon Smith-Njigba

PPG

23.4

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

717

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 11

WRLos Angeles Chargers

Joshua Palmer

PPG

6.8

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

498

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 5

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Jaxon Smith-Njigba vs Joshua Palmer: 2026 fantasy football stats in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Jaxon Smith-Njigba	Joshua Palmer
PPG (Half-PPR)	23.4	6.8
Games Played	6	14
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	140	95
Receptions	49	42
Rec/Game	8.2	3.0
Receiving Yards	717	498
Rec Yds/Game	119.5	35.6
Receiving TDs	7	2
Targets	66	65
Target Share/Game	11.0	4.6
Age	24	-
Experience	3 yrs	-
Bye Week	Week 11	Week 5

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Jaxon Smith-Njigba or Joshua Palmer in fantasy football?▾

The start or sit verdict for Jaxon Smith-Njigba and Joshua Palmer is in the DraftCall app, where it accounts for this week's matchup, recent form and injury status. On the stats alone, Jaxon Smith-Njigba averaged 23.4 fantasy points per game in 2026 and Joshua Palmer averaged 6.8.

Should I draft Jaxon Smith-Njigba or Joshua Palmer in 2026 fantasy football?▾

Jaxon Smith-Njigba averaged 23.4 fantasy points per game across 6 games in 2026, and Joshua Palmer averaged 6.8 across 14. Both stat lines and bye weeks are on this page. For a pick between the two, compare them in the DraftCall app.

How many fantasy points did Jaxon Smith-Njigba and Joshua Palmer average in 2026?▾

Jaxon Smith-Njigba averaged 23.4 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 6 games in 2026. Joshua Palmer averaged 6.8 PPG over 14 games. That is a difference of 16.6 points per game.

When are Jaxon Smith-Njigba and Joshua Palmer's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Jaxon Smith-Njigba (SEA) has a bye in Week 11, and Joshua Palmer (LAC) has a bye in Week 5. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.