That collision nearly turned ugly. Smith-Njigba gave Stingley a shove from behind after the play, and within seconds several Texans -- including linebacker Christian Harris -- swarmed, pushing the third-year receiver into the bench area. For a moment, it looked like the sideline might erupt. Enter Jones.

Smith-Njigba helped lead the Seattle Seahawks to a victory over the Houston Texans on Monday, but it was his touchdown celebration that turned heads. He jumped up and threw down a dunk on the goalpost, which drew a flag from the official.

Former Ohio State wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba is on pace to break the NFL single-season receiving yards record held by Calvin Johnson.

Seahawks receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba was protected by an NFL official after getting caught in a scuffle on the Texans sideline during Monday's game.

Former NFL defensive back and current official Nathan Jones stood in front of Seahawks star Jaxon Smith-Njigba on the Texans’ sideline to prevent any fireworks during a potentially combustible situation during Seattle’s 27-19 home win over the Texas on “Monday Night Football.”

Former Dallas Cowboys standout Nate Jones went viral during Monday Night Football after getting into the middle of a scuffle... as an NFL referee.

This official is Nate Jones. Jones was a DB at Rutgers, was a 7th round pick of the Cowboys in 2004, and had a 7 year NFL career. He's been an official since 2019. Kudos to him for this and kudos to the ESPN crew who named him on the MNF broadcast. pic.twitter.com/vkBwqbbens

The 2025 NFL Offensive Player of the Year wears the No. 11 jersey and plays for the Seattle Seahawks ... it's as simple as that. Third-year wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba hasn't just proven he's the best receiver for the Seahawks, he is showing the country he may just be THE best receiver in the league this year.

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold lofts a perfect pass to wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba for an 18-yard gain on fourth down.