Who Should I Start? Chimere Dike or Arian Smith


Week 1 Projections

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Chimere Dike News

Chimere Dike's Dynasty Outlook Clouded by Crowded Wide Receiver Room in Tennessee

Wednesday, June 10, 8:35 AM

After being selected in the fourth round of the 2025 NFL Draft, Tennessee Titans wide receiver Chimere Dike flashed some encouraging signs as a rookie. Across 17 games (10 starts), the 24-year-old hauled in 48 catches for 423 yards and four touchdowns on 74 targets while also earning a first-team All-Pro selection for his work as a kick returner. However, Dike's playing-time outlook in Tennessee heading into 2026 is trending downward after the team's aggressive offseason. The Titans used the fourth overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft on wide receiver Carnell Tate, signed wideout Wan'Dale Robinson in free agency, and will get veteran wide receiver Calvin Ridley back after he played just seven games in 2025 due to injury. Dike's value on special teams should assure him of a roster spot with the Titans, but he may be entering training camp in a battle for the team's WR4 spot with fellow 2025 fourth-rounder Elic Ayomanor. In dynasty leagues where his rookie-season production may be inflating his value, managers may want to explore selling high on Dike.


Week 1 Projections

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Arian Smith News

Arian Smith's Role in Jets Trending Down

Wednesday, November 19, 12:15 AM

New York Jets wide receiver Arian Smith had his lowest snap share since Week 1 in the team's 27-14 loss to the New England Patriots in Week 11. Smith played just 15.8% of the snaps and ran 21.2% of the routes, both significantly lower than his season averages. It seems the rookie wideout has moved into a depth role after the Jets acquired two wide receivers at the trade deadline in John Metchie III and Adonai Mitchell. Smith wasn't a fantasy-relevant option to begin with, catching six of 10 targets for 47 yards in 10 games this season.


Chimere Dike vs. Arian Smith

Still trying to decide between Dike and Smith? Check on the latest news to make sure both players are active and healthy. Our PPR projections show that Chimere Dike is projected to score 0.0 points this week while Arian Smith is projected to score 0.0 points.