Jonnu Smith Fantasy

New England Patriots tight end Jonnu Smith (ankle) won't return to Sunday's matchup against the Green Bay Packers. Smith has only seven catches for 58 yards this season, so it's doubtful the latest update will impact many fantasy managers. Nevertheless, if Smith can't play in Week 5 versus Detroit, Hunter Henry may see an extra target or two, although he has been even less productive this season.

Oct. 2nd • 6:38 PM

New England Patriots tight end Jonnu Smith (ankle) is questionable to return to Sunday's matchup against the Packers. The veteran is dealing with an ankle injury, so it's possible fantasy managers may have seen the last of him for the remainder of Week 4. Smith hasn't done much this season, totaling only seven catches for 58 yards. If he misses time moving forward, it may mean more looks for Hunter Henry, although he has been less productive throughout the 2022-23 campaign.

Oct. 2nd • 5:50 PM

New England Patriots tight end Jonnu Smith split routes 50/50 with fellow tight end Hunter Henry in their only preseason game together. He caught 28 of his 45 targets for 294 yards and only one touchdown in 16 games last season. The 26-year-old averaged 8.3 YAC per reception and owned just 9% of the team's target shares. Henry was the preferred option in the red zone and caught nine touchdowns while being targeted 17 times inside the 20-yard line in 2021. New England will look to manufacture touches for Smith, and there is an emphasis on getting him more involved in the offense. The Dolphins were generous to opposing tight ends and ranked 30th in DVOA against the position in 2021. Henry and Smith will be on the field in two tight-end formations. Despite splitting snaps with Henry, with the plus matchup, Smith is a borderline TE2 against the Dolphins in Week 1.

Sep. 10th • 8:41 AM