John Gilbert is the Field Gulls Deputy Editor and has covered the NFL's Seattle Seahawks since 2016. He specializes in the salary cap, the collective bargaining agreement and statistical analysis, with an occasional film breakdown sprinkled in.
The Seattle Seahawks took to the field against the Los Angeles Rams without their top receiving threat, DK Metcalf, giving the other receivers an opportunity to shine in an expanded role.
Jaxon Smith-Njigba, the second of two first round picks added in the 2023 NFL Draft, capitalized on the opportunity with the most prolific game of his career.