Overview
- The 23-year-old led the NFL with 1,793 receiving yards and 119 receptions in 2025 and was named Offensive Player of the Year.
- Seattle elevated him to WR1 after trading DK Metcalf and releasing Tyler Lockett, then added Cooper Kupp as Klint Kubiak centered the offense on him with Sam Darnold.
- He enters the meeting with New England nearing 2,000 yards including playoffs, boosted by 153 yards and a touchdown in the NFC Championship Game.
- He wears both U.S. and Sierra Leone flags on his helmet and formally added Njigba to his surname to honor his paternal family roots.
- His backstory has resonated with fans, including a visible Dallas Cowboys star tattoo from his Texas upbringing and a 3.45 high‑school GPA recognized by Gatorade.