Jaxon Smith-Njigba

Smith-Njigba is the WR22 in fantasy points per game with six deep targets and eight red zone targets (13th among wide receivers) this season. Smith-Njigba has a 21.3% target share, 1.70 YPRR, and a 23.7% first-read share. Since Week 4, the 49ers have utilized single-high with 55.5% of their defensive snaps. Against single-high, Smith-Njigba has seen his target share drop to 19.4% and his YPRR decrease to 1.25. Not good, Bob. Not good at all. On top of the efficiency drops for Smith-Njigba against this coverage type, the 49ers pass defense has been tough against slot receivers, allowing the 11th-fewest fantasy points per game and the seventh-lowest passer rating when targeted.