Kaden Smith Fantasy Stats

New York Giants tight end Kaden Smith (undisclosed) didn't practice with the rest of the team on Monday. Instead, he remained on the sidelines. It's unknown why the 24-year-old wasn't a participant, but it certainly isn't good news, primarily with Evan Engram (calf) unlikely to play in Week 1. Nonetheless, Smith's status should be updated ahead of the opener against the Denver Broncos. However, even if he can suit up, Kyle Rudolph (foot) will probably be the preferred target for Daniel Jones.

New York Giants' first-year tight end Kaden Smith caught eight of his team-leading 11 targets for a game-high 98 yards in Sunday's loss. Claimed off waivers from the 49ers, Smith has been a revelation for the Giants and has likely played his way into the team's future plans at the expense of Rhett Ellison, who could be a cap casualty in the off-season. With Evan Engram frequently injured, Kaden Smith could be an intriguing player in deep leagues if he winds up the next man up on the depth chart.

New York Giants tight end Kaden Smith will get another start on Sunday with Rhett Ellison (concussion) being ruled out. The Eagles pose a difficult match-up as they're the 4th best team in PPR points allowed to tight ends over the last six weeks. However, the game should be a shootout, so Smith could find himself in the end zone again after scoring twice last week. He won't be a safe option, but he could have a sneaky ceiling with points aplenty likely on Sunday.

New York Giants tight end Kaden Smith caught six of his eight targets for 35 yards and two touchdowns, including the game-winner in overtime. Smith has benefited from late-season injuries to Evan Engram (foot) and Rhett Ellison (concussion). He doesn't figure to hold any future value for the Giants, but he could be a sneaky DFS target next week against the Eagles.

New York Giants tight end Kaden Smith drew another start on Sunday and finished with three catches for 38 yards. As long as Evan Engram (foot) is out, Smith will continue to see nearly all of the snaps at tight end for the Giants. However, he remains a touchdown-dependent option that isn't safe enough for fantasy championships.

New York Giants tight end Kaden Smith will get another start with both Evan Engram (foot) and Rhett Ellison (concussion) out for the third straight week. Smith did little against the Eagles last week; however, he did see 17% of the Giants' targets. This Sunday, in a game in which the Giants figure to be leading, he may not be as necessary an option to move the ball. The Dolphins also rank 16th in PPR points allowed to tight ends, so it's not as strong a matchup and Eli Manning will have with his receivers, which will likely limit targets. Smith may find his way to three or four catches or maybe will get into the end zone, but he's not going to be a reliable enough option to start in fantasy playoffs. If you want to take a shot in DFS tournament lineups, have some fun.

New York Giants tight end Kaden Smith was a no show on Monday night. He saw five targets from Eli Manning but was only able to catch two of them for nine yards. Smith was a nice story after solid production last week, but he was never likely to have sustained value. With it probable that either Evan Engram (foot) or Rhett Ellison (concussion) will be back next week, Smiths time on the fantasy radar may be over.

New York Giants tight end Kaden Smith caught a touchdown that likely helped zero fantasy teams on Sunday. The Giants' fourth-string tight end was thrust into action with injuries to Evan Engram (foot) and Rhett Ellison (concussion), but he was up to the task, finishing with five catches for 17 yards and a touchdown. With Engram and Ellison likely back for next week, Smith can remain on waiver wires, but for one Sunday he got to live the dream.

The New York Giants claimed rookie tight end Kaden Smith on Monday. Smith was waived by the San Francisco 49ers over the weekend to make room for running back Jeffery Wilson on the 53-man squad. The 2019 sixth-round pick was buried on the depth chart behind George Kittle, Ross Dwelley and Levine Toilolo in San Francisco and could immediately benefit on the talent-barren G-Men. The lost draft equity is costly for the Niners, but Smith was thoroughly outplayed during the preseason. Drafted out of Stanford, the catch-first tight end likely has significant strides to make before hes fantasy-relevant.

Drafted in the sixth round, San Francisco tight end Kaden Smith could have a path to reps even with star George Kittle holding court at the position. Pro Football Focus cited Smith lined up at the slot 157 times in college last season and averaged 2.06 yards per route (15th-most). With fellow rookie wide receiver Jalen Hurd possessing a similar skillset, the two will likely do battle for goal line opportunities in a crowded receiving corps. Smiths scouting report suggests solid athleticism, subpar speed and the need to improve as a blocker. While he could develop as a valuable depth piece behind Kittle, Smith likely wont make any buzz heading into 2019 fantasy drafts.