Who Should I Start? Tyler Higbee or Jonnu Smith

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Week 4 Projections

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Yds.		 Rush
TD		 Rec. Rec.
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TD
6.8 0.0 0.0 2.7 29.1 0.2

Tyler Higbee News

Tyler Higbee Could Lead Tight End Room in Week 4

Thursday, October 1, 9:32 PM

Los Angeles Rams tight end Tyler Higbee could jump to the top of the depth chart in Week 4 against the Philadelphia Eagles. Terrance Ferguson (ankle) is the Rams' usual No. 1 tight end, but he suffered an ankle injury last weekend and is at risk of being sidelined for Week 4 after missing back-to-back practices. Barring a quick recovery, Ferguson is trending toward missing the game against Philadelphia, which could leave Higbee in line to lead the position group. He capitalized on Ferguson's early exit in Week 3, catching eight of 11 targets for 62 yards and one touchdown. This was Higbee's best fantasy performance since 2022, and he's a sneaky candidate to rank among the top 12 tight ends again this Sunday. His outlook will also depend on the availability of wide receiver Puka Nacua (groin), who was limited in practice on Thursday after missing two consecutive games.

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Week 4 Projections

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TD		 Rec. Rec.
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3.7 0.8 0.0 1.7 15.5 0.1

Jonnu Smith News

Jonnu Smith's Week 1 Role Limits His Fantasy Appeal

Saturday, September 19, 9:53 AM

Green Bay Packers tight end Jonnu Smith put up 50 receiving yards in Week 1, but 43 of them came on one catch. The rest of the usage was less encouraging. Smith played 32 of Green Bay's 68 offensive snaps and drew three targets, while Tucker Kraft played 45 snaps and saw six. Kraft was making his return from a torn ACL, yet he still handled the larger share of the work and finished with three catches for 65 yards. Smith only joined Green Bay at the end of August, so his role could grow as he gets more comfortable in the offense. The Packers also used multiple tight ends heavily in the opener, which keeps Smith involved. Still, the early pecking order was pretty clear. Kraft was the more prominent receiving option, and Smith needed one 43-yard play to get to 50 yards. That makes Smith's Week 1 box score look better than the underlying role did.

Tyler Higbee vs. Jonnu Smith

Still trying to decide between Higbee and Smith? Check on the latest news to make sure both players are active and healthy. Our PPR projections show that Tyler Higbee is projected to score 6.8 points this week while Jonnu Smith is projected to score 3.7 points.