Jonnu Smith Expected To Be Ready For Camp
4 years agoNew England Patriots tight end Jonnu Smith (hamstring) and outside linebacker Chase Winovich are both expected to be ready for training camp next week after missing minicamp sessions, according to sources. Smith suffered a minor hamstring injury over a month ago, so barring any setbacks, he should be fine moving forward. He'll be competing for snaps and targets with fellow tight end Hunter Henry in what will likely be a run-first offense, so fantasy managers shouldn't consider Smith anything more than a high-end TE2. Henry has more experience working down the seam, and the QB situation is shaky in New England with a competition coming in training camp between Cam Newton and rookie Mac Jones. The 25-year-old has good speed and plenty of after-the-catch ability -- 9.0 average yards after the catch in 2018 and 7.8 in 2019 -- but he could be asked to do a lot of blocking when he's on the field at the same time as Henry. Winovich was present for offseason workouts but was absent during minicamp for unknown reasons. The third-year pass-rusher is expected to be part of a deeper rotation along the edge after the team acquired Kyle Van Noy and Matt Judon in the offseason.
Source: PFF - Doug Kyed
Source: PFF - Doug Kyed
Jonnu Smith Remains Strong Fantasy Option For Week 18
3 months agoMiami Dolphins tight end Jonnu Smith remains an appealing fantasy option ahead of Sunday's Week 18 contest against the New York Jets. There are many moving parts ahead of the Dolphins' regular-season finale, including the injury statuses of key offensive weapons such as Tua Tagovailoa (hip), Jaylen Waddle (knee), and Tyreek Hill (wrist, illness). As it stands, Tagovailoa is expected to be sidelined, leaving Tyler Huntley as the Dolphins' starting quarterback for the second week in a row. Smith saw a significantly reduced target share with Huntley under center last week, catching three of four targets for 26 yards. He had his lowest target total, reception total, yardage total, and snap share since Week 10. However, he managed to snag a touchdown pass in the win, salvaging his fantasy performance and giving him seven consecutive games with double-digit fantasy points (PPR). He ranks as the overall TE4 this season, and while the insertion of Huntley under center does lower Smith's ceiling and floor, we still view the 29-year-old tight end as a top-eight fantasy option at his position heading into Week 18.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Jonnu Smith Finds End Zone Vs. Browns
3 months agoMiami Dolphins tight end Jonnu Smith hit pay dirt against the Cleveland Browns, hauling in a game-clinching touchdown to cap a day with three catches and 26 yards in the Dolphins' 20-3 win at Cleveland. All things considered, it wasn't a bad day for the veteran tight end, who saw a major downgrade at quarterback with Tua Tagovailoa (hip) unable to play, thrusting backup Tyler Huntley into a must-win game. Bad weather and two backup quarterbacks led to ugly offensive football on both ends, but Smith still scratched out some fantasy value with Miami's lone receiving touchdown. He ended up being one of the best fantasy values at any position this year, and will conclude the regular season Sunday at the New York Jets.
Source: ESPN
Source: ESPN
Jonnu Smith A Risky Play Without Starting Quarterback
3 months agoMiami Dolphins tight end Jonnu Smith becomes a risky TE1 with Tua Tagovailoa (hip) listed as doubtful for Sunday's game against the Cleveland Browns. Since Week 11, Smith has averaged a stellar 19.8 PPR points per game. Over this span he has tallied 75.8 yards and 7.2 receptions per game. However, Smith could be due for a drop in production, especially if his QB1 cannot suit up. During Weeks 3 through 5, where Tagovailoa did not play, Smith averaged a mere 26.7 yards and 2.3 receptions per game. While fantasy managers in deeper formats may not have an alternative, he should be faded in DFS formats given the uncertainty under center. The entire Miami offense could struggle in this contest which will greatly limit his overall ceiling. He is a low-end TE1 with risk.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Jonnu Smith A TE1 Despite Tough Conditions Against Browns
3 months agoMiami Dolphins tight end Jonnu Smith has had the best season of his career and has become one of the most crucial pieces to the offense. Since Week 8, Smith has been the TE1 and is fifth in touchdowns on the year. Week 17 presents a matchup with the Cleveland Browns, who rank 11th in fantasy points and 12th in yards per game to opposing tight ends. To make matters worse, there is a 50% chance of rain and 25+ mph winds projected in Cleveland at kickoff. However, we've seen him beat less-than-ideal conditions and be a safety blanket for Tua Tagovailoa. Start him as a solid TE1 in the championship week. He comes in as RotoBaller's TE6 in the Week 17 rankings.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
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