Jonnu Smith Fantasy

New England Patriots tight end Jonnu Smith (concussion) has been ruled out for the team's Week 18 matchup with the Buffalo Bills. Smith was a limited participant in practice on both Thursday and Friday but has not progressed enough to return to game action following a concussion he suffered in Week 16. Hunter Henry will continue to dominate New England's tight end snaps and target share but should be viewed as just a desperation streaming option this week as the Bills have surrendered the second-fewest PPR fantasy points to the position this season.

Jan. 7th • 2:25 PM

New England Patriots tight end Jonnu Smith (concussion) is questionable for Sunday's critical AFC East matchup against Buffalo. The veteran missed the Pats' previous meeting with the Miami Dolphins. Fortunately, he practiced in a limited capacity on Thursday and Friday, so it appears he's trending in a favorable direction. Smith has had an uneventful year, accumulating 27 catches for 245 yards while also being held out of the end zone. Considering Hunter Henry is available in Week 18, Smith probably won't offer much on the fantasy end, even if he plays.

Jan. 6th • 9:34 PM

New England Patriots tight end Jonnu Smith (concussion) returned to practice on Thursday after picking up a DNP on Wednesday. Smith is progressing through the league's concussion protocol, but there's still no guarantee he will be out there in the Week 18 regular season finale against the Buffalo Bills in a must-win game. However, the 27-year-old's return to practice promising for his chances to play this weekend. Smith has once again taken a back seat to Hunter Henry at the tight end position in New England, and he shouldn't be in starting fantasy lineups in DFS or season-long leagues if he's active against Buffalo. He has yet to score this year and has only 27 receptions for 245 yards on 38 targets in his 14 games played.

Jan. 5th • 2:35 PM