Smith finished the 2022 season with 27 catches on 38 targets for 245 yards in 14 games.
Analysis: Since signing a four-year, $50,000,000 deal with the Patriots that runs through the 2024 season, Smith's fantasy impact has been modest, while working in a tight end time-share that has tilted in favor of Hunter Henry, whose deal with the team goes through 2023. In that context, Smith's weekly lineup utility next season figures to be limited to deeper leagues, though in the event that Henry is sidelined at any point, Smith -- who missed time down the stretch in 2022 due to a concussion -- could yield dividends as a streaming option.
Jan 10, 2023 9:35 AM EST
Smith (concussion) was downgraded and will not play Sunday against the Bills.
Analysis: That's now two consecutive games Smith will miss after suffering a concussion Week 16 against the Bengals. Expect Hunter Henry to see more work with the veteran tight end unavailable. The 28-year-old tallied five receptions and 52 yards in last week's win over the Dolphins with Smith sidelined.
Jan 7, 2023 10:57 AM EST
Smith (concussion) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Bills after practicing in a limited fashion Thursday and Friday, Evan Lazar of the Patriots' official site reports.
Analysis: Smith, who didn't play in the team's Week 17 win over the Dolphins, thus has a chance to suit up this weekend, though if he does he'd profile as a hit-or-miss fantasy option while working in tandem with fellow tight end Hunter Henry. In 14 games to date, Smith has caught 27 of his 38 targets for 245 yards and has yet to record a TD this season.
Jan 6, 2023 2:02 PM EST
Smith (concussion) returned to a limited practice Thursday.
Analysis: Smith -- who was inactive in Week 17 -- didn't practice Wednesday, but his return to Thursday's session suggests that the tight end could be available Sunday against the Bills. Friday's final injury report will provide added context with regard to Smith's availability for the contest.
Jan 5, 2023 2:00 PM EST
Smith (concussion) was present for practice Thursday, Evan Lazar of the Patriots' official site reports.
Analysis: Smith didn't practice Wednesday, but his return to the field Thursday suggests that the tight end has a chance to return to action in Sunday's scheduled game against the Bills. The Patriots' upcoming injury report will clarify Smith's official participation level.
Jan 5, 2023 9:54 AM EST
Smith (concussion) didn't participate in practice Wednesday.
Analysis: Smith didn't play in Week 17 against the Dolphins, and his continued absence from practice clouds his status for this Sunday's scheduled game against the Bills. If Smith remains sidelined, Hunter Henry would once again be in line to log added snaps and targets in Week 18.
Jan 4, 2023 2:05 PM EST
Smith (concussion) won't play Sunday against the Dolphins, Andrew Callahan of the Boston Herald reports.
Analysis: Fellow tight end Hunter Henry (knee) is listed as questionable, but if Henry's able to suit up, Smith's absence may afford him more playing time against a Dolphins defense that's allowed 10 touchdowns to tight ends, which is tied for the most in the league. Smith's last opportunity to return before the end of the regular season will come in Week 18 against the Bills.
Dec 30, 2022 12:53 PM EST
Smith (concussion) remained sidelined at practice Thursday, Evan Lazar of the Patriots' official site reports.
Analysis: Smith has one more chance to practice ahead of Sunday's game against the Dolphins, but if he's out this weekend, then Hunter Henry would be in line for added tight end snaps for the Patriots, assuming he plays through the knee issue that limited him during Wednesday's practice session.
Dec 29, 2022 10:44 AM EST
Smith (concussion) didn't practice Wednesday.
Analysis: With Smith confirmed to be dealing with a concussion, the tight end will need to clear the NFL's protocol in order to play Sunday against the Dolphins. If Smith is unavailable this weekend, then Hunter Henry would be in line for added Week 17 snaps, assuming he's able to play through the knee issue that limited him Wednesday.
Dec 28, 2022 1:52 PM EST
Smith (head) wasn't spotted at Wednesday's practice, Mike Reiss of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Meanwhile, Hunter Henry (knee) was present for Wednesday's session. In any case, the status of both tight ends will be monitoring ahead of Sunday's game against the Dolphins. If either Smith or Henry are out this weekend, Matt Sokol would be a candidate to be elevated from the Patriots' practice squad.
Dec 28, 2022 10:13 AM EST
Smith exited Saturday's game against the Bengals with a head injury and is questionable to return, Jim McBride of The Boston Globe reports.
Analysis: After he was initially evaluated in the blue medical tent on the New England sideline, Smith headed to the locker room to presumably undergo further evaluation for a possible concussion. He's the second Patriots tight end to leave Saturday's contest early, as Hunter Henry was already ruled out for the rest of the game with a knee injury. The 6-foot-5, 217-pound Scotty Washington, who is listed as a receiver but has previous experience at tight end, is likely to fill in as the Patriots' tight end the rest of the way if Smith is unable to return.
Dec 24, 2022 12:36 PM EST
Smith caught two of his three targets for 24 yards in Sunday's 30-24 loss to the Raiders.
Analysis: Smith was out-snapped in the contest by Hunter Henry (52-38), per Mike Reiss of ESPN.com, with both players catching two passes versus Las Vegas. As the stretch run approaches, Smith's fantasy upside remains capped, given the Patriots' tight end time share.
Dec 19, 2022 10:25 AM EST
Smith logged 28 of a possible 59 snaps on offense in Monday's 27-13 win over the Cardinals, Mike Reiss of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Smith, who didn't catch a pass in the contest (on two targets), was out-snapped Monday by fellow tight end Hunter Henry (39-28), who caught all three of his targets for 70 yards. In a continuing time-share, Smith remains a hit-or-miss fantasy option as this Sunday's game against the Raiders approaches.
Dec 13, 2022 9:01 AM EST
Smith logged 17 of a possible 54 snaps on offense in Thursday's 24-10 loss to the Bills en route to catching both of his targets for six yards, Mike Reiss of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Smith, who was out-snapped by fellow tight end Hunter Henry (47 to 17) Thursday, is averaging two catches for 18.2 yards through 11 games thus far. Given that he hasn't scored a TD in that span while working in a time-share with Henry, Smith heads into the Patriots' stretch run with modest fantasy upside.
Dec 2, 2022 9:11 AM EST
Smith went without a target during Thursday's 33-26 loss to the Vikings.
Analysis: Smith played only 16 offensive snaps, matching his lowest total of the season. He was overshadowed by position mate Hunter Henry (three catches for 63 yards and a touchdown), and Smith has now failed to record a reception on three occasions this season. Prior to Thursday's matchup, Smith's involvement on offense appeared to be trending up, as he had tallied at least three catches in each of his last three games.
Nov 25, 2022 9:13 AM EST
Smith caught four passes on as many targets for 40 yards and carried once for five yards in Sunday's 10-3 win over the Jets.
Analysis: Smith was out-snapped by fellow tight end Hunter Henry (53 to 34) on Sunday, but he was more involved in the team's passing game, with Henry logging just one target. With 10 catches on 11 targets for 71 yards over his last three games, Smith approaches Thursday night's game against the Vikings with modest fantasy upside.
Nov 21, 2022 10:06 AM EST
Smith caught three of his four targets for 21 yards in Sunday's 26-3 win over the Colts.
Analysis: Smith, who was on the field for 34 of a possible 63 snaps on offense in the contest, per Mike Reiss of ESPN.com, has logged three catches and four targets in each of his last two outings, but while working in a time-share with fellow TE Hunter Henry, the 27-year-old remains a hit-or-miss fantasy option as the Patriots' Nov. 20 contest against the Jets approaches.
Nov 7, 2022 10:00 AM EST
Smith caught three of his four targets for 10 yards in Sunday's 22-17 win over the Jets.
Analysis: Mike Reiss of ESPN.com relays that Smith was on the field for 50 of a possible 78 snaps on offense in the contest -- as was fellow TE Hunter Henry -- but with a total of 13 catches on 20 targets for 133 yards in seven games to date, Smith is a low-percentage fantasy lineup option as long as he continues to work in a time share.
Oct 31, 2022 10:58 AM EST
Smith recorded 17 of a possible 52 snaps on offense in Monday's 33-14 loss to the Bears en route to catching one of his three targets for four yards, Mike Reiss of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: The tight end was out-snapped by Hunter Henry (44 snaps, one catch on two targets) in the contest and with a 10/123/0 stat line on 16 targets through six outings thus far, Smith is a low-percentage fantasy lineup option while working in a time-share.
Oct 25, 2022 8:29 AM EST
Smith (ankle) returned to a full practice Friday.
Analysis: With that, Smith is line to suit up Monday night against the Bears, though the tight end's weekly fantasy upside continues to be impacted by working in a timeshare with Hunter Henry. In five games to date, Smith has logged a total of nine catches on 13 targets for 119 yards.
Oct 21, 2022 2:44 PM EST
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