JuJu Smith-Schuster Fantasy

New England Patriots wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster should be benched (or left on waivers) in most fantasy leagues ahead of Sunday's game versus the New York Jets. Smith-Schuster has been the definition of mediocre so far, totaling 13 targets, six catches, and 61 yards through his first two games with the Patriots. He continues to be out-snapped and out-produced by DeVante Parker, Kendrick Bourne, and Hunter Henry, making it tough for him to earn volume in the first place. Look for other options to deploy at WR or FLEX this week.

Sep. 22nd • 10:48 AM

New England Patriots wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster hauled in five of six targets for just 28 yards against the Miami Dolphins on Sunday night. He played 59 percent of snaps, splitting opportunities with Kendrick Bourne while DeVante Parker (100 percent) and Hunter Henry (92 percent) dominated the receiving attack. Post-Week 1 rumors exposed the Patriots' lack of trust in Smith-Schuster, which has now been on display for two consecutive games. He's a fantasy WR5 who can be left on waivers in many formats.

Sep. 18th • 1:56 PM

New England Patriots wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster (knee) said his knee is "100 percent" healthy. He also said he's "not frustrated at all" when asked if he was frustrated after being left on the sidelines for the team's final drive in the Week 1 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 1. The 26-year-old pass-catcher hauled in four of his seven targets for 33 yards in his team debut last weekend, but sources inside the Patriots building apparently don't even consider Smith-Schuster to be one of their top three receivers right now. In the two-minute drill to close out last week's game, it was Kendrick Bourne, Kayshon Boutte and Demario Douglas on the field for the Pats. It's a bad sign for Smith-Schuster, especially once DeVante Parker (knee) makes his season debut.

Sep. 15th • 1:59 PM