Who Should I Start? Ainias Smith or Keandre Lambert-Smith

Sunday, January 26, 1:51 PM

According to the team, Philadelphia Eagles rookie wide receiver Ainias Smith is inactive for Sunday's NFC title game against the Washington Commanders. The rookie wideout will be a healthy scratch. The Texas A&M product was also inactive during the first two games of the playoffs. Throughout the regular season, Smith saw a limited role as he caught just three passes through the first 17 weeks. However, in Week 18, Smith caught all four of his targets for 35 yards and a score. Fantasy managers should expect A.J. Brown, DeVonta Smith, and Jahan Dotson to operate as the top wideouts in the Philadelphia offense in this contest.

Friday, July 25, 10:58 PM

According to Los Angeles Chargers head coach Jim Harbaugh, wide receiver Keandre Lambert-Smith is "surging" due to his recent performances at training camp. The rookie, who was the No. 158 overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, finished his final collegiate season at Auburn by amassing 50 receptions for 981 yards and eight touchdowns. So far, things have gone well at the professional level, with Lambert-Smith seemingly already on his way to building a positive on-field relationship with quarterback Justin Herbert. Without question, Ladd McConkey remains the top wideout on the roster. However, the No. 2 spot may be up for grabs. While there is still time before Week 1, Lambert-Smith could find himself receiving semi-regular attention from Herbert throughout the 2025 campaign, even if he is unable to surpass Quentin Johnston and second-round selection Tre Harris on the depth chart. Fantasy managers should monitor this situation. For now, Lambert-Smith may not draw consideration from fantasy managers drafting in most redraft formats, although his dynasty stock appears to be on the rise.