New York Jets wide receiver Vyncint Smith (core) is expected to have surgery on Tuesday with Dr. William Meyers for his core muscle injury, according to a source. Smith will likely be out at least a month, which means he is a good bet to miss the start of the 2020 season. An already pretty weak New York receiving corps has been further weakened by injury with both Smith and rookie Denzel Mims currently out. Breshad Perriman and Jamison Crowder should see all the work that they can handle to kick off the season. With Smith likely out for Week 1 and possibly longer, Braxton Berrios has an opportunity for more playing time early in the season. You can ignore Smith in most fantasy drafts.
New York Jets wide receiver Vyncint Smith caught three of four targets for 32 yards in a win over the Steelers Sunday. Smith was playing in three-WR sets with Demaryius Thomas (knee, ankle) inactive. The former Limestone College Saint has made some big plays downfield for New York this season, but doesn't see the targets to be fantasy relevant, even if Thomas sits again next week at Buffalo.
New York Jets wide receiver Vyncint Smith caught three of five targets for 40 yards in a loss to the Ravens Thursday. The 40 yards are a season-high for Smith who got more playing time with Demaryius Thomas (hamstring) missing the game in Baltimore. Smith has just three games this year with more than one catch and will not be fantasy-relevant even if Thomas misses more time.
New York Jets wide receiver Vyncint Smith rushed for a 19-yard touchdown on an end-around in his first game after signing with the Jets. Smith was signed off the Texans practice squad during the Jets bye week and managed to score the team's second offensive touchdown of the season after the Eagles muffed a punt and set the Jets up at the 19-yard line. Smith did not receive a target in the game and the touchdown was his only carry so he won't carry any fantasy value moving forward.
Houston Texans wide receiver Vyncint Smith caught a 31-yard touchdown in Saturday's preseason win over the Detroit Lions. It was Smith's only catch on his four targets. Smith is embroiled in a tough battle to be Houston's fifth receiver, and Saturday night was a reminder that he has the big-play ability to perform in that role. There's still a chance someone like Steven Mitchell winds up beating him out, and even if Smith makes the team, he'd be too inconsistently used to be worth a fantasy roster spot unless injuries occur.
Houston Texans wide receiver Vyncint Smith is in danger of not making the team's final roster, according to Aaron Reiss of The Athletic. Smith has been consistently outperformed by Tyron Johnson, and if the Texans keep just five receivers, there's a good chance Smith doesn't make the roster. Smith had a couple of impressive moments at the end of last season and looked like a promising option to be Houston's backup outside receiver, but that's in danger now. Whoever wins this job has a chance to be fantasy relevant in deep leagues if either DeAndre Hopkins or Will Fuller misses time.
The Houston Texans currently have a two-way battle going for the reserve outside wide receiver spot between Vyncint Smith and Tyron Johnson, with both players impressing the coaching staff during training camp. Head coach Bill O'Brien went as far as suggesting that six receivers could make the team as a way of keeping both guys. Whoever wins the role will have a chance to contribute should any injuries occur, but whichever player that is isn't in a position to have redraft value at this point.
Houston Texans wide receiver Vyncint Smith caught his only target of Sunday's game, a 35-yard touchdown in the fourth quarter to help put the Texans briefly in front. Smith was only seeing playing time because Demaryius Thomas left the game with an Achilles injury, but with Thomas out and Keke Coutee (hamstring) not being a guarantee to play in Week 17 against the Jaguars, Smith could be in for an expanded role. Whether that expanded role turns into anything against a tough Jaguars defense is the question, and with how disappointing Thomas had been in his role as the team's second outside receiver at times, expecting Smith to have an impact on Sunday is likely asking too much.
