Who Should I Start? Jalen Brooks or Arian Smith


Week 1 Projections

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Pts.
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Rush
TD
Rec. Rec.
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Rec
TD
1.0 0.0 0.0 0.5 5.1 0.0

Jalen Brooks News

Jalen Brooks Leads Arizona Receivers In Preseason Win

Friday, August 14, 12:33 AM

Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Jalen Brooks led the team in targets, receptions, and yards in Thursday's preseason meeting with the Las Vegas Raiders. Brooks caught all six of his targets for 52 yards and one touchdown in the Cardinals' 27-14 victory. Brooks was Arizona's leading receiver in last week's Hall of Fame Game, as well. In that game, Brooks needed just three catches to record his team-high 99 receiving yards. Given how crowded the Cardinals' receiving room is, he will have to do all that he can to maintain a spot on the roster. A seventh-round pick in the 2023 draft, Brooks has only seen action in 27 regular-season games. With Marvin Harrison Jr., Michael Wilson, and Kendrick Bourne at the top of the depth chart, the chances of Brooks making an impact in fantasy are slim, but he is a name to watch as the preseason continues. Arizona's next matchup will be against the Dallas Cowboys on August 22.


Week 1 Projections

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Pts.
Rush.
Yds.
Rush
TD
Rec. Rec.
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Rec
TD
0.5 0.6 0.0 0.2 1.6 0.0

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.


Jalen Brooks vs. Arian Smith

Still trying to decide between Brooks and Smith? Check on the latest news to make sure both players are active and healthy. Our PPR projections show that Jalen Brooks is projected to score 1.0 points this week while Arian Smith is projected to score 0.5 points.