Willie Snead NFL Fantasy Profiles

Solid effort in wild-card loss

Snead brought in three of six targets for 50 yards in the Ravens' 23-17 wild-card loss to the Chargers on Sunday.

Analysis: Snead ended up co-leading the team in receptions on the afternoon alongside Kenneth Dixon, and he came just three yards short of matching the latter's team-high tally in that category. The fourth-year wideout thus put together a solid conclusion to what was a bounce-back campaign, following a forgettable 2017 in New Orleans in which he managed just eight receptions for 92 yards over 11 games. Conversely, Snead generated a 62-651-1 line for the Ravens in 2018, encouragingly posting a trio of…read more

Quiet effort Week 16

Snead was not targeted in Saturday's 22-10 win over the Chargers.

Analysis: Snead was on the field for 42 of the Ravens' 62 snaps on offense Week 16, but he put up a zero for those hoping he'd be a PPR asset following back-to-back five-catch efforts. The slot man will look to get back on the same page with QB Lamar Jackson in Sunday's regular-season finale against the Browns.

Productive in Week 15 win

Snead brought in five of six targets for 58 yards in the Ravens' 20-12 win over the Buccaneers on Sunday.

Analysis: Snead paced the Ravens pass catchers in receptions and receiving yards on the day, continuing what has been a nice bounce-back campaign. The 26-year-old now has back-to-back five-catch efforts, and he's totaled at least 50 receiving yards in five the last six contests. Snead's yardage upside remains relatively capped overall due to a combination of Lamar Jackson's current limitations as a passer and Snead's own slot role, but he's been a serviceable asset in PPR formats. He'll look to generate…read more

Leads team in receiving

Snead caught five of seven targets for 61 yards in Sunday's 27-24 overtime loss to the Chiefs.

Analysis: Held to one catch for eight yards over the previous two weeks, Snead led the Ravens in catches, targets and receiving yards in Sunday's narrow defeat. He's still averaging just 2.8 catches for 30 yards per game with Lamar Jackson starting at quarterback, compared to 5.0 catches for 49.8 yards with Joe Flacco (hip) under center. Jackson's ankle injury might open the door for Flacco to rejoin the lineup, but it otherwise seems the Ravens are content to utilize a run-heavy game plan with the…read more

Quiet again

Snead caught one of three targets for eight yards against the Falcons.

Analysis: A week after being held without a target, Snead was slightly more involved in the game plan this time around as he played the most snaps (66) of any Baltimore receiver. It only converted into three targets on those snaps, however, and he only brought in one reception for an eight-yard gain. Baltimore has been decidedly run-heavy in Joe Flacco's absence, so most of the Ravens' pass-catchers are seeing target reductions across the board. Barring a drastic change in how the offense functions under…read more

Role bottoms out

Snead was not targeted despite playing 49 of the Ravens' 70 offensive snaps against the Raiders.

Analysis: The former Saint went from being the most-targeted receiver against Cincinnati in Week 11 to being blanked in the box score in Week 12. The silver lining is that Snead's playing time did not take much of a dip, so he doesn't appear to be in danger of losing playing time. Snead will draw a familiar matchup against a former division foe, the Falcons, on Sunday.

Totals 51 yards

Snead caught five of eight passes for 51 yards during Sunday's 24-21 win over Cincinnati.

Analysis: How will Baltimore's receivers be impacted with Lamar Jackson at quarterback? For Snead, the answer was not much. The off-season acquisition was targeted at least seven times for the seventh consecutive game and topped 50 yards for the sixth time during that span. He still hasn't found the end zone since Week 1, but Snead looks like he'll be about the same player no matter whether it's Joe Flacco (hip) or Lamar Jackson throwing him passes. Look for him to try to exploit an Oakland pass defense…read more

Tops 50 yards again

Snead caught seven of eight targets for 58 yards in Sunday's 23-16 loss to the Steelers.

Analysis: Snead led the Ravens in targets, catches and receiving yards. The slot receiver has established some nice PPR value heading into Baltimore's Week 10 bye, having eclipsed five catches for 50 yards in five of the past six weeks. Snead's ceiling is capped, however: His season high in yardage is 60, and he hasn't scored a touchdown since Week 1.

Leads team in receiving in loss

Snead caught five of 11 targets for 54 yards in Sunday's 36-21 loss to Carolina.

Analysis: Snead saw just one fewer target than John Brown and Michael Crabtree combined on the day but still failed to do much with the opportunity in what was Joe Flacco's worst game of the season in terms of passing yards. The 26-year-old has made at least five grabs in all but two weeks this season yet still has not surpassed 60 receiving yards in a single contest. He'll look to break that streak Week 9 at home against Pittsburgh.

Turns in dud against former team

Snead caught three of seven targets for 23 yards Sunday against the Saints.

Analysis: Coming off his best game of the season Week 6, Snead fell flat against his former team Sunday. He caught less than half his targets and averaged a meager 3.2 yards per target. On the plus side, Snead's volume is still consistent and his nearly 70-percent catch rate coming into Sunday should keep the targets coming despite his dud against the Saints. He has seen at least five targets in every game this season and has seen at least seven targets in four straight contests. He'll face the Panthers…read more

Leads team in receptions Sunday

Snead caught seven of 10 targets for 60 yards in Sunday's 21-0 win over the Titans.

Analysis: Snead saw season highs in both catches and targets and set a new mark for yards as a result. Nevertheless, he still hasn't scored a touchdown since the first week of the year and remains best employed by those in need of a high-floor receiver in PPR leagues. The 25-year-old has at least four catches and 49 yards in all but one game this season and will look to do it again Week 7 against the Saints.

Snares five receptions

Snead caught five of seven targets for 55 yards against the Browns on Sunday.

Analysis: Sunday marked back-to-back weeks with at least seven targets and at least five catches for the first-year Raven. Snead gets most of his work between the 20s, however, and hasn't seen a red-zone target since Week 1. He's catching nearly 70 percent of his targets and sees over six targets per game, making him a reliable low-end option in PPR formats.

Best game of season against Pittsburgh

Snead caught six of seven targets for 56 yards Sunday against the Steelers.

Analysis: Sunday marked Snead's best performance of the season as he brought in a season-high six grabs and gained a new season high in yards. Snead has seen between five and eight targets each week through the first four games of the season, and is catching just under 70 percent of those looks. He will face off against the Browns in Week 5.

Nabs three receptions

Snead reeled in three of five passes for 39 yards in Sunday's win over the Broncos.

Analysis: For the second consecutive week, Snead was the third-most targeted receiver for the Ravens and has a 16 percent target share on the season. Snead is also averaging a respectable 7.5 yards per target in his new role, marking a major improvement from his lost 2017 in which he averaged just 5.8 YPT. John Brown and Michael Crabtree are still ahead of him in the pecking order for targets, and the Ravens also tend to use Javorius Allen and the tight ends in the red zone, which caps Snead's touchdown…read more

Another productive outing in loss

Snead secured five of eight targets for 54 yards in the Ravens' 34-23 loss to the Bengals on Thursday.

Analysis: By securing nine of 14 targets over his first two games as a Raven, Snead has now surpassed his catch total for all of 2017 n New Orleans. The 25-year-old speedster is working well in concert with Michael Crabtree and John Brown thus far, and his eight targets Thursday were second only to the starting duo. Snead's early involvement is certainly encouraging, and he'll look to continue leveraging his one-on-one matchups against the Broncos in Week 3.

Nabs touchdown

Snead snatched four of six targets for 49 yards and a touchdown during Sunday's 47-3 win over the Bills.

Analysis: Snead kept things going in the third quarter, cutting across the middle for a 13-yard touchdown, breaking a tackle or two along the way. Saints fans are familiar with Snead's playmaking ability. He faced the squeeze in New Orleans, but he ended up leading a receiver-starved Baltimore squad in yards on Sunday.

Held out against Miami

Snead didn't play in Saturday's preseason win over the Dolphins.

Analysis: The Ravens held out Snead, Michal Crabtree, John Brown and QB Joe Flacco, with starting RB Alex Collins logging only two snaps. Snead presumably will also sit out the preseason finale, thus finishing the exhibition slate with one catch for eight yards across 29 snaps. He's locked in as Baltimore's slot receiver for a Week 1 home game against the Bills.

No go for Hall of Fame Game

Snead isn't in uniform for Thursday's Hall of Fame Game against the Bears, freelance NFL writer Jeff Zrebiec reports.

Analysis: Snead is among a new set of wide receivers in Baltimore this season, arriving in April after the Saints declined matching a two-year, $7 million offer sheet. In addition to Snead, Michael Crabtree and John Brown will be on the sideline in the preseason opener.

Won't have offer sheet matched

The Saints will not match Snead's offer sheet with the Ravens, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Analysis: The Saints made it clear Snead wasn't a priority when they tabbed him with an original-round RFA tender rather than spending $1 million more for a second-round tag. The team reinforced that sentiment upon signing Cameron Meredith (knee) away from the Bears on a two-year, $9.6 million contract. Per Jamison Hensley of ESPN.com, Snead settled for a two-year, $7 million contract with the Ravens, though he can earn another $3.4 million in incentives. Snead's track record from the slot makes him a…read more

The Saints are not expected to match the two-year offer sheet Snead signed with the Ravens, Jason La Canfora of CBS Sports reports.

Analysis: Snead, a restricted free agent, signed a two-year offer sheet with the Ravens worth up to $10.4 million, which may be back-loaded or heavy on incentives. The Saints recently signed Cameron Meredith from the Bears and re-signed Brandon Coleman, so they have less of a need at wide receiver. The 25-year-old will presumably fill a need for the Ravens in the slot, while Michael Crabtree and John Brown are expected to be the primary perimeter receivers. An undrafted free agent in 2014, Snead…read more

Signs offer sheet with Baltimore

Snead, a restricted free agent, is signing a two-year offer sheet with the Ravens, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Analysis: The contract is worth up to $10.4 million, though it may be back-loaded or heavy on incentives. Regardless, the Saints are unlikely to match the offer, considering they recently signed Cameron Meredith away from the Bears on a similar contract and then re-signed Brandon Coleman, per ESPN.com's Mike Triplett. Snead would fill a clear need in the slot in Baltimore, where Michael Crabtree and John Brown -- primarily perimeter receivers -- have already been signed to replace offseason departures…read more

Reports for offseason program

Snead reported to the Saints on Monday for the beginning of the team's voluntary offseason workout program, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Analysis: A restricted free agent, Snead hasn't signed his original-round tender for approximately $1.9 million, likely still hoping to sign an offer sheet with another team. His participation in the offseason program suggests he isn't happy with the offers he's getting and may prefer to stay with the Saints for another year before hitting unrestricted free agency next offseason. Coming off a monstrously disappointing 2017 campaign, Snead profiles as the Saints' likely No. 4 receiver after the team lured…read more

Snead is visiting the Ravens on Wednesday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Analysis: This is Snead's first reported visit as a restricted free agent, with the Saints' decision to use an original-round tender on him meaning that another team can sign the wideout without surrendering draft compensation. The Saints will have the option to match any offer sheet, but their decision to not use a second-round tender -- which only would have cost about $1 million more -- suggests they don't view Snead as a priority. Snead came into the league as an undrafted free agent in 2015 and had…read more

The Saints are using an original-round restricted free agent tender on Snead, ESPN.com's Adam Schefter reports.

Analysis: Given that Snead entered the NFL in 2015 as an undrafted free agent, the Saints won't receive any compensation if they fail to match an offer sheet from another team. This move provides a strong hint the team is fine with letting him go, considering a second-round tender only would've cost about $1 million more and essentially would've locked Snead in for another year in New Orleans. The 25-year-old was limited by a DUI suspension and hamstring injury while catching only eight passes in 11…read more

Snead caught two passes on three targets for 18 yards in Sunday's 29-24 NFC divisional-round loss to the Vikings.

Analysis: With Brandon Coleman out with a neck injury, Snead played 46 of the Saints' 68 offensive snaps (68 percent). Despite the increased playing time, Snead had only a modest impact on the box score. Nevertheless, the former undrafted free agent was at the heart of one of the wildest finishes in playoff history. With the Saints down just six with a little over nine minutes to play in the game, Snead, a former high school quarterback, overthrew running back Alvin Kamara on a trick play that could have…read more

Snead caught one pass on one target for seven yards in Sunday's 31-26 playoff win over the Panthers.

Analysis: Snead played 20 of the Saints' 58 offensive snaps and was thoroughly out-produced by the three receivers ahead of him on the depth chart -- Michael Thomas, Ted Ginn and Brandon Coleman -- as well as tight end Josh Hill. Snead totaled just eight receptions for 92 yards in 11 regular-season games, so it seems unlikely that he'll emerge as a viable fantasy threat during the playoffs, particularly with a difficult test against a tough Vikings secondary on deck next week.

Snead hauled in one of three targets for 23 yards in Sunday's 31-19 win over the Jets.

Analysis: The 25-year-old speedster saw some extra opportunities with Ted Ginn (ribs) sidelined for the contest, but Snead has still to log more than two catches in any game this season. With Michael Thomas, Mark Ingram and Alvin Kamara commanding such a large share of the offense, Snead has become an afterthought in this much more balanced 2017 version of the Saints' offense. Snead still boasts big-play upside due to his game-breaking speed, but his role is simply too small to warrant serious fantasy…read more

Snead is expected to take on a larger role in the Saints' offense in Sunday's game against the Jets with Ted Ginn (ribs) set to miss the contest, Jane Slater of NFL Network reports.

Analysis: Ginn's absence will likely open up a starting role for Brandon Coleman opposite Michael Thomas, while Snead presumably settles in as the No. 3 wide receiver. Coleman, Thomas and running back Alvin Kamara are safer bets to earn more targets, but Snead, who has been marginalized in the offense this season since returning from a suspension and a hamstring injury in Week 6, should have his best opportunity of the campaign to gain traction in the team's passing attack. With no more than two catches…read more

Snead caught one pass on two targets for zero yards in Thursday night's loss to the Falcons.

Analysis: Snead played 22 of 52 offensive snaps (42 percent), which represents an increase over prior weeks. Still, Snead was unable to do much of anything with the additional playing time, failing to gain a yard on his only reception. It's been a lost year for a player many pegged to be the primary beneficiary of Brandin Cooks' offseason departure, and there are few signs that things will turn around in the season's final month.

Snead logged 36 percent of the offensive snaps in Sunday's 31-21 win over the Panthers, catching both of his targets for 31 yards.

Analysis: Snead had his best game of the season, but he's still merely serving as the No. 4 receiver in an offense that likes to lean on its running game. Even if he were to surpass Brandon Coleman and reclaim the No. 3 role, Snead probably wouldn't draw more than four or five targets per game.

Snead caught one pass on one target in Sunday's loss to the Rams.

Analysis: Snead's only grab came in the red zone, but he was dragged down a few yards short of the end zone on the play. Snead played only 19 of 57 offensive snaps (33 percent), so barring an injury to one of the Saints' top receivers, the Ball State product can likely be ignored in most fantasy leagues.

Snead only logged 14 snaps in Sunday's 34-31 overtime win over the Redskins, Josh Katzenstein of The New Orleans Times-Picayune reports.

Analysis: With the Saints forced to play from behind, it seems the circumstances were favorable for Snead to at least approach his 36 snaps from the previous week's blowout win over the Bills. He instead was relegated to a minor role as the clear No. 4 receiver, while Michael Thomas (56 snaps), Ted Ginn (53) and Brandon Coleman (52) handled the vast majority of work in three-wide formations. Snead at least caught one pass for 12 yards on two targets, after failing to draw a single look in each of his…read more