Fantasy Player Profile Kaden Smith
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- TE #48
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KadenSmith
- IRInjured Reserve
- Manager: FA
vs. BUF: #4 vs opposing TE - 3.20 FPA
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| Wk | Opp | Yds | TD | Yds | TD | Lost | Pts |
| 1 | ARI, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 2 | @DEN, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 3 | BUF, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 4 | @PHI, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 5 | CHI, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 6 | @ATL, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 7 | @NYG, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 8 | PHI, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 9 | @NE, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 10 | @SEA, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 11 | NYG, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 12 | @DAL, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 13 | MIA, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 14 | Bye | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 15 | @LA, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 16 | @NYJ, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 17 | SF, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 18 | DAL, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
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Lands on injured reserve
Smith (undisclosed) was placed on IR on Tuesday, Nicki Jhabvala of The Washington Post reports.
Analysis: Smith joined the Commanders on Aug. 13 and it's not quite clear when he suffered the injury. However, the Stanford product may now miss the entirety of the 2023 campaign unless he reaches an injury settlement with the team.
Published: Tue, Aug 29 at 2:46pm by Rotowire.com
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Gets new opportunity
Smith signed a contract with the Commanders on Sunday.
Analysis: Smith signed with the Colts in May but was waived Aug. 1. The 26-year-old will now work to earn a depth role in Washington's tight end corps.
Published: Sun, Aug 13 at 7:59am by Rotowire.com
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Gets let go
Smith was waived by the Colts on Tuesday.
Analysis: Smith sighed with the Colts in May after being waived by the Giants due to a failed physical in March. He'll now have to look to find an opportunity elsewhere.
Published: Tue, Aug 1 at 1:26pm by Rotowire.com
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Waived after failed physical
The Giants waived Smith (knee) on Friday with a failed physical designation, Art Stapleton of The Bergen Record reports.
Analysis: Smith played in just nine games during 2021 before landing on injured reserve with a knee injury for the rest of the campaign. As a rookie in 2019, he caught 31 passes for 268 yards and three touchdowns across nine games, but he's registered just 21 receptions for 135 yards and zero touchdowns over the past two seasons. In a corresponding move, the Giants re-signed David Sills, who was an impending exclusive rights free agent.
Published: Sun, Mar 13 at 7:34am by Rotowire.com
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Moves to injured reserve
Smith (knee) was placed on injured reserve Friday, Zack Rosenblatt of The Newark Star-Ledger reports.
Analysis: Smith was already ruled out for Sunday's matchup with the Dolphins, and he'll now be sidelined for at least two additional games. Chris Myarick should operate as New York's No. 3 tight end behind Evan Engram and Kyle Rudolph.
Published: Fri, Dec 3 at 12:53pm by Rotowire.com
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Out for Week 13
Smith (knee) has been ruled out for Sunday's contest against the Dolphins, Zack Rosenblatt of The Newark Star-Ledger reports.
Analysis: Smith wasn't able to practice this week and hasn't seen game action since Week 9, so his status comes as no surprise. With fellow tight end Kyle Rudolph (ankle) questionable, Chris Myarick may see an increased role against the Dolphins on Sunday.
Published: Fri, Dec 3 at 11:33am by Rotowire.com
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Still not practicing Thursday
Smith (knee) remained sidelined at practice Thursday, Dan Duggan of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Smith hasn't seen game action since Week 9. Given his recent inactivity, Smith's likely to remain sidelined Sunday in Miami, though a more definitive update on his status should arrive when the Giants publish their injury report Friday.
Published: Thu, Dec 2 at 9:52am by Rotowire.com
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Sits out practice
Smith (knee) didn't practice Wednesday, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.
Analysis: Smith's knee has been a chronic issue throughout the season, and he hasn't appeared in game since Week 9 against the Raiders while he continues to manage the injury. His absence to begin Week 13 prep doesn't bode well for Smith's early chances of suiting up Sunday in Miami.
Published: Wed, Dec 1 at 1:03pm by Rotowire.com
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Ruled out for Sunday
Smith (knee) is out for Sunday's game against the Eagles, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.
Analysis: Smith is set to miss his second game in a row with the issue. Chris Myarick is again likely to fill in.
Published: Fri, Nov 26 at 2:10pm by Rotowire.com
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Won't play Monday
Smith (knee) is inactive Monday against the Buccaneers, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.
Analysis: Smith was able to log limited practices Friday and Saturday, but his knee issue will keep him on the sidelines Monday. The 24-year-old has played a limited role in the offense and hasn't seen a target since Week 3. With Evan Engram and Kyle Rudolph seeing the vast majority of the work, Chris Myarick may see the snaps Smith misses out on.
Published: Mon, Nov 22 at 4:23pm by Rotowire.com
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Questionable against Tampa Bay
Smith (knee) is questionable for Monday's game against the Buccaneers, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.
Analysis: Smith was a limited participant at practice Friday and Saturday and will carry an injury designation ahead of Monday night's game. Even if he's able to suit up, he's unlikely to have a significant role in the Giants' offense.
Published: Sat, Nov 20 at 3:44pm by Rotowire.com
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Practices in limited capacity
Smith (knee) was limited during Friday's practice, Zack Rosenblatt of The Newark Star-Ledger reports.
Analysis: After not practicing Thursday, Smith was able to return in a limited fashion Friday. However, he will likely have to log a full practice Saturday, if he wants to avoid a game-time decision tag heading into Monday's clash with Tampa Bay.
Published: Fri, Nov 19 at 1:11pm by Rotowire.com
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Still sidelined by knee injury
Smith (knee) didn't practice Thursday, Jordan Raanan of ESPN reports.
Analysis: Smith exited New York's Week 9 win over the Raiders, and he apparently isn't ready to resume practicing, even after the Giants' Week 10 bye. The third-string tight end will have an extra day to get healthy, as the Giants don't play until Monday; however, even that may not be enough if he doesn't return to practice soon.
Published: Thu, Nov 18 at 10:30am by Rotowire.com
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Misses practice Tuesday
Smith (knee) missed practice Tuesday due to a chronic knee injury, Dan Duggan of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Smith left Sunday's game against the Raiders early and did not return after being evaluated for a concussion. However, it turns out he did not have a concussion, but he is still dealing with a knee injury. Smith will try to return to the practice field Wednesday.
Published: Tue, Nov 9 at 11:57am by Rotowire.com
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Will not return Sunday
Smith (head) will not return to Sunday's contest against the Raiders, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.
Analysis: Smith is still being evaluated for a concussion, but his injury appears to be serious enough to rule him out for the remainder of Sunday's contest. Evan Engram and Kyle Rudolph will be the Giants only active tight ends for the remainder of the game.
Published: Sun, Nov 7 at 11:46am by Rotowire.com
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Being evaluated for concussion
Smith is being evaluated for a concussion and is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Raiders, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.
Analysis: Smith left the Giants' Week 9 matchup with the Raiders in the first half with a head injury. If he is unable to return, Evan Engram and Kyle Rudolph will be the only active tight ends for New York for the remainder of Sunday's contest.
Published: Sun, Nov 7 at 11:17am by Rotowire.com
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Expects to play Sunday
Smith (knee) was limited in practice Friday but expects to play Sunday against the Raiders, Pat Leonard of the New York Daily News reports.
Analysis: Smith has been dealing with an aggravated knee injury since before Week 7. While the tight end was limited in practice Thursday and Friday, the 24-year-old is expected to play Sunday against the Raiders. With Kyle Rudolph and Evan Engram both healthy and above Smith on the depth chart, it's likely that Smith will fill a depth role at tight end.
Published: Fri, Nov 5 at 12:35pm by Rotowire.com
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Limited Thursday
Smith (knee) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.
Analysis: Smith played through a knee injury in Monday's loss to Kansas City and has been limited in each of the two practice sessions ahead of Week 9. If he hopes to avoid the injury report, he'll likely need to practice fully Friday.
Published: Thu, Nov 4 at 1:25pm by Rotowire.com
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No catches Monday
Smith (knee) saw zero targets during Monday's 20-17 loss against the Chiefs.
Analysis: Smith was active in Monday's game against the Chiefs despite missing practice Saturday with a knee injury, but failed to see any targets. The 24-year-old tight end played 18 offensive snaps (30 percent) while Kyle Rudolph and Evan Engram took over a greater share of the workload. Although Smith figures to remain as the team's No. 3 tight end, the Giants have been heavily rumored to trade Engram during Tuesday's trade deadline, which could afford Smith more playing time. If nothing else, a…read more
Published: Tue, Nov 2 at 10:09am by Rotowire.com
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Available Monday
Smith (knee) is active for Monday's game against Kansas City, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.
Analysis: Smith received the questionable tag after sitting out Saturday's practice, but he apparently improved enough over the last two days to suit up Monday. He should serve as New York's No. 3 tight end behind Evan Engram and Kyle Rudolph.
Published: Mon, Nov 1 at 4:14pm by Rotowire.com
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Doesn't practice Saturday
Smith (knee) is questionable for Monday's game against Kansas City, Art Stapleton of The Bergen Record reports.
Analysis: Smith put in limited practices Thursday and Friday before sitting out Saturday. He hasn't had much of a role in the passing game to this point, seeing just three targets all season and none since Week 3.
Published: Sat, Oct 30 at 11:36am by Rotowire.com
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Limited at practice Thursday
Smith (knee) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice session.
Analysis: Smith played through a knee injury in Sunday's win over Carolina, but he's still dealing with the issue ahead of Monday's Week 8 matchup against Kansas City. Even if he's able to suit up against the Chiefs, he's unlikely to have a significant role in the passing game.
Published: Thu, Oct 28 at 3:07pm by Rotowire.com
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Clears injury report Friday
Smith (knee) has cleared the injury report ahead of Sunday's contest against the Panthers, Zack Rosenblatt of The Newark Star-Ledger reports.
Analysis: As expected, Smith will once again play through the knee injury that he has dealt with all season. The 24-year-old is firmly supplanted behind Evan Engram and Kyle Rudolph on the depth chart and has played a minimal role for the Giants offense this year, catching three passes for 33 yards across six games.
Published: Fri, Oct 22 at 11:01am by Rotowire.com
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Limited again Thursday
Smith (knee) was able to practice in a limited capacity Thursday, Zack Rosenblatt of The Newark Star-Ledger reports.
Analysis: The tight end logged a limited practice for the second consecutive day, which bodes well for his chances to play Sunday versus the Panthers. He has been on the injury report since Week 4, but he hasn't missed a game. Smith sits behind Evan Engram and Kyle Rudolph on the depth chart, which has resulted in him recording three catches for 33 yards in six games this season.
Published: Thu, Oct 21 at 2:12pm by Rotowire.com
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Gets in limited work
Smith (knee) logged a limited practice Wednesday, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.
Analysis: Smith has been on the injury report with the knee issue since Week 4, though he has managed to suit up for each game. Presumably, that will continue for a Week 7 matchup against Carolina after he got in a limited practice Wednesday. Smith has recorded three receptions for 33 yards to this point in the campaign.
Published: Wed, Oct 20 at 5:23pm by Rotowire.com
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Will be active Sunday
Smith (knee) is not listed on the Giants' injury report ahead of Sunday's matchup with the Cowboys, Jordan Raanan of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Smith has played through the knee injury all season, so it's not surprising to see him active for Week 5. The 24-year-old will likely maintain his marginal role behind Evan Engram and Kyle Rudolph against the Cowboys on Sunday.
Published: Fri, Oct 8 at 12:05pm by Rotowire.com
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Limited at practice
Smith (knee) was a limited participant at Thursday's practice, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.
Analysis: The tight end missed Wednesday's practice with a knee injury, but was able to practice in a limited fashion Thursday. He is considered questionable for Sunday's matchup against the Cowboys and Friday's injury report will provide a greater indication of his availability.
Published: Thu, Oct 7 at 2:51pm by Rotowire.com
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Held out of practice Wednesday
Smith (knee) didn't practice Wednesday, Jordan Raanan of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Smith has battled the knee injury all season, but he has been active for all four games. While he will likely be active for the divisional matchup with the Cowboys on Sunday, the 24-year-old will maintain his marginal role behind Evan Engram and Kyle Rudolph.
Published: Wed, Oct 6 at 12:00pm by Rotowire.com
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Will play against New Orleans
Smith (knee) is active for Sunday's contest against the Saints, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official website reports.
Analysis: Smith has been listed on the Giants' injury report with a knee issue ahead of every game this season, but he has yet to sit out. The 24-year-old tight end has caught all three of his targets for 33 yards this year. He will likely continue to play a marginal role behind Evan Engram and Kyle Rudolph during Week 4.
Published: Sun, Oct 3 at 8:56am by Rotowire.com
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Knee puts status in doubt again
Smith (knee) is questionable for Sunday's game in New Orleans, Pat Leonard of the New York Daily News reports.
Analysis: Smith has battled this knee issue all season but has yet to miss a game, so he'll likely gut it out again come Sunday. With Evan Engram having returned from a calf injury last week, Smith has been relegated to third-string tight end duties behind Engram and Kyle Rudolph.
Published: Fri, Oct 1 at 11:46am by Rotowire.com
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Limited at practice Wednesday
Smith (knee) was limited during Wednesday's practice, Dan Duggan of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Smith has been listed on the Giants' injury report with a knee issue every week this season, but the 24-year-old tight end has played in every game. He has caught all three of his targets for 33 yards this year. Barring a setback, Smith should once again be available in Week 4 despite his injury status.
Published: Wed, Sep 29 at 11:04am by Rotowire.com
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Hauls in lone target
Smith brought in his lone target for nine yards in Sunday's 17-14 loss to the Falcons.
Analysis: Smith was limited in practice during the week due to a knee injury, but he handled a normal workload in Sunday's loss. Evan Engram and Kyle Rudolph were each on the field for more offensive snaps than Smith against the Falcons, and the 24-year-old has had a limited role in the passing game to begin the year with just three receptions for 33 yards across the first three weeks of the season.
Published: Mon, Sep 27 at 1:18pm by Rotowire.com
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Limited in practice again
Smith (knee) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice, Zack Rosenblatt of The Newark Star-Ledger reports.
Analysis: For the third week in a row, Smith is appearing on the Giants' injury report with a knee issue, but the Giants haven't suggested his availability for Sunday's game against the Falcons is in any jeopardy. That said, even if Smith suits up, he could be headed for a smaller role on offense if top tight end Evan Engram (calf) -- who practiced on a limited basis Thursday -- is able to make his season debut. Smith has served as the No. 2 tight end though New York's first two games, logging 44 and 45…read more
Published: Thu, Sep 23 at 1:15pm by Rotowire.com
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Begins week as limited
Smith was a limited participant at Wednesday's practice due to a knee injury.
Analysis: Smith has earned an elevated workload in the Giants' first two games of the campaign with Evan Engram (calf) sidelined, seeing a cumulative 44.6-percent share of the snaps on offense. But Smith has been targeted just two times on his way to two catches for 24 yards. With Engram returning to the practice field Wednesday as a limited participant himself, Smith will revert to a much smaller snap count if the former is cleared for his season debut. In that event, Kyle Rudolph would serve as the No.…read more
Published: Wed, Sep 22 at 2:32pm by Rotowire.com
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Totals two receptions Thursday
Smith secured both of his targets for 24 yards in Thursday's 30-29 loss to Washington.
Analysis: Smith had a starting role alongside Kyle Rudolph on Thursday with Evan Engram (calf) sidelined, and he played 46 percent of the team's offensive snaps. Although he wasn't targeted in the season opener, the 2019 sixth-rounder generated modest production in the narrow loss to Washington. Smith's role should decrease once Engram is cleared to make his season debut.
Published: Mon, Sep 20 at 11:28am by Rotowire.com
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Not targeted in loss
Smith failed to record a target in Sunday's 27-13 loss to the Broncos.
Analysis: With starting tight end Evan Engram (calf) sidelined in Week 1, Smith and veteran Kyle Rudolph operated as the team's two top tight ends. Smith played on 48 percent of the team's offensive snaps, which was well behind Rudolph's 77 percent snap percentage. The third-year veteran Smith was not involved in the passing game, and Engram's eventual return will only complicate his outlook further. Even if Engram is sidelined again in Week 2, Smith remains well off the fantasy radar in a difficult…read more
Published: Tue, Sep 14 at 9:04pm by Rotowire.com
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Set to play Sunday
Smith (knee) doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's contest against the Broncos, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.
Analysis: Both Smith and veteran TE Kyle Rudolph (foot) were limited in practice this week, only to be cleared for Week 1 action. Meanwhile, Evan Engram, the team's No. 1 at the position, won't be out there due to a calf injury. As a result, Rudolph and Smith will be the Giants' primary tight ends Sunday, with the potential for one of Ryan Izzo, Chris Myarick or Jake Hausmann to be elevated from the practice squad.
Published: Fri, Sep 10 at 1:01pm by Rotowire.com
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Another limited session
Smith (knee) was a limited practice participant Thursday, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.
Analysis: Smith's knee injury popped up this week, leaving all the Giants' TEs with health concerns in advance of Week 1. With Evan Engram yet to practice due to a calf injury he sustained in the exhibition finale, the team maybe forced to roll with Smith and Kyle Rudolph (foot) -- who has been limited all week like Smith -- at tight end Sunday versus the Broncos.
Published: Thu, Sep 9 at 1:29pm by Rotowire.com
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Limited Wednesday
Smith practiced on a limited basis Wednesday due to a knee injury, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.
Analysis: Meanwhile, top tight end Evan Engram (calf) spent the session on a side field with the training staff, and offseason pickup Kyle Rudolph (foot) joined Smith as a limited participant. Assuming Engram is unable to go Sunday against the Broncos, Smith and Rudolph seem poised to work as a tight-end tandem in the Giants' opener.
Published: Wed, Sep 8 at 1:29pm by Rotowire.com
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Could start Week 1?
Smith caught both his targets for 26 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 22-20 preseason loss to New England, while fellow Giants tight end Evan Engram left early with a calf injury.
Analysis: With Kyle Rudolph (foot) and now Engram looking uncertain for Week 1 against Denver, it's possible Smith jumps from third on the depth chart to a three-down role, at least temporarily. He technically made 12 starts last season, but Smith saw just 21 targets on 453 snaps while working behind Engram, down from 42 targets on 433 snaps in 2019 when he spent the second half of his rookie season filling in for an injured Engram. Smith even put up serviceable fantasy numbers over his six starts in…read more
Published: Mon, Aug 30 at 7:13am by Rotowire.com
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Minor role
Smith caught only 18 passes (on 21 targets) for 112 yards in 15 games in 2020.
Analysis: He was stuck behind Evan Engram, who stayed healthy for the first time in his career. Engram, despite his many disastrous gaffes, is still under contract for 2021, so Smith is likely looking at a backup role again.
Published: Mon, Jan 11 at 11:03am by Rotowire.com
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Untargeted against Ravens
Smith did not receive a target during Sunday's 27-13 loss to the Ravens.
Analysis: Smith has dealt with an illness and a knee issue over the past month, but he remains with only one game absence on the season. Though the tight end has inherited a workload of 30 offensive snaps per contest in 2020, it hasn't translated to significant production in the passing game. Smith's most notable fantasy outing of the year arrived via a three-catch, 15-yard performance Week 6 against Washington.
Published: Tue, Dec 29 at 6:34pm by Rotowire.com
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In Week 15 lineup
Smith (knee) is listed as active for Sunday night's game against the Browns, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.
Analysis: A knee issue held the Stanford product to limited participation in practice Thursday and Friday, and he carried a questionable designation heading into the weekend. Now confirmed active for his 13th appearance of 2020, Smith has a chance to build on a stat line of 16 receptions and 96 yards. Position mate Evan Engram has enjoyed the bulk of the passing-game work with 50 catches for 526 yards and one receiving TD.
Published: Sun, Dec 20 at 4:07pm by Rotowire.com
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Questionable for Sunday night
Smith (knee) is officially listed as questionable for Sunday night's game against the Browns, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.
Analysis: Smith recently spent time on the COVID-19 list, but it's a knee injury that's threatening his availability for Week 15. With top tight end Evan Engram (calf) also listed as questionable, Smith's presence as a depth option would be even more valuable than usual for the Giants.
Published: Fri, Dec 18 at 12:01pm by Rotowire.com
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Returns to active roster
The Giants activated Smith (illness) from the reserve/COVID-19 list Tuesday, Dan Salomone of the team's official site reports.
Analysis: Smith tested positive for the virus Nov. 20 but has cleared the necessary protocols to return to team activities. The second-year tight end will return to the lineup without missing a game, set to serve as the No. 2 option behind Evan Engram against the Seahawks on Sunday.
Published: Tue, Dec 1 at 1:50pm by Rotowire.com
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May return Week 13
Smith (illness) likely will be activated from the reserve/COVID-19 list before this Sunday's game versus the Seahawks, Tom Rock of Newsday reports.
Analysis: Smith tested positive for the virus Nov. 20, so he's eligible to come off the reserve list Monday. As long as he clears the league's COVID-19 protocols, he's expected to return to team activities Wednesday. Smith has posted 14 receptions for 87 yards over 10 games this season while averaging 31.0 snaps per contest.
Published: Mon, Nov 30 at 1:51pm by Rotowire.com
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Won't play Week 12
Smith (illness) won't be available to play Sunday against the Bengals, Jordan Raanan of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Smith was revealed to have tested positive for COVID-19 on Nov. 20, and he looks like he won't be ready to play until Week 13 in Seattle at the earliest. His absence this weekend leaves Evan Engram and Levine Toilolo as New York's only available tight ends, though any of Nate Wieting, Rysen John or Nakia Griffin-Stewart could be elevated from the practice squad.
Published: Wed, Nov 25 at 7:04am by Rotowire.com
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Lands on COVID list
Smith (illness) will be placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list after testing positive for the virus Friday, Jordan Raanan of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Smith's placement on the COVID-19 list amid New York's bye week creates doubt about his availability for the team's next game Nov. 29 against Cincinnati. Levine Toilolo will serve as the top backup to Evan Engram if Smith is indeed forced to miss any time.
Published: Fri, Nov 20 at 8:15am by Rotowire.com
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Two catches in win over Eagles
Smith corralled both of his targets for 12 receiving yards during Sunday's 27-17 win against Philadelphia.
Analysis: The 2019 sixth-round draft choice had been forced to exit last Sunday's matchup against Washington because of a concussion, though he was able to return to full practice participation by Thursday. Smith has appeared in all 10 games for the Giants this season, totaling 14 receptions for 87 yards with no touchdowns. New York heads into its Week 11 bye before returning to action Nov. 29 to face a Bengals defense that has surrendered the third-most receiving yards to opposing tight ends on the year…read more
Published: Mon, Nov 16 at 3:03pm by Rotowire.com
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Cleared for Week 10
Smith (concussion) isn't listed on the injury report heading into Sunday's game against Philadelphia, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.
Analysis: Smith has been cleared for action following back-to-back full practices Thursday and Friday. The Eagles have struggled to defend tight ends this season, but Smith's unlikely to get many opportunities to capitalize on this favorable matchup as the backup to Evan Engram.
Published: Fri, Nov 13 at 11:43am by Rotowire.com
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Trending in right direction
Smith (concussion) was a full participant during Thursday's practice.
Analysis: Smith was diagnosed with a concussion following Sunday's game against Washington, and despite his full participation Thursday, it's not yet clear if he's officially cleared league protocol. If the tight end is able to gain clearance in time for Sunday's game against the Eagles, he'll assume his usual back-up role behind starter Evan Engram.
Published: Thu, Nov 12 at 3:05pm by Rotowire.com
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Forced to exit with head injury
Smith (concussion) has been ruled out for the remainder of Sunday's matchup against Washington, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.
Analysis: Smith has been a constant presence in the Giants' lineup through the first half of 2020, appearing in all eight of New York's games while also logging seven starts. He's undergoing evaluation from the team's training staff and will now have to clear the league's concussion protocol before being eligible to return in a future contest. With Smith out, Levine Toilolo heads into the practice week as New York's No. 2 option at tight end behind Evan Engram.
Published: Sun, Nov 8 at 1:07pm by Rotowire.com
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No catches in TNF loss
Smith was not targeted on any of his 36 offensive snaps during Thursday's 22-21 loss to Philadelphia.
Analysis: Smith's snap total was his highest of 2020 thus far, though his passing game involvement remains minimal. The second-year tight end has run a route on 79.3 percent of his passing-down plays, but he has just 10 total catches for 61 yards with no touchdowns. New York ranks 30th with 0.7 passing TDs per game this season, capping Smith's fantasy upside heading into a Week 8 Monday night matchup against Tampa Bay.
Published: Tue, Oct 27 at 6:38pm by Rotowire.com
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Reels in three passes
Smith caught all three targets for 15 yards in Sunday's 20-19 win over Washington.
Analysis: Smith's numbers don't jump off the page, but the second-year tight end continues to enjoy consistent playing time, as he logged 23 of 48 offensive snaps (48 percent) and tied Evan Engram in targets Week 6. The Stanford product posted a 30-267-3 line with Engram out over the final six games in 2019, but as long as Engram's manning the top spot on the depth chart, Smith's fantasy value will remain negligible.
Published: Mon, Oct 19 at 10:55am by Rotowire.com
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Another one-catch showing Week 5
Smith caught his lone target for a seven-yard gain during Sunday's 37-34 loss to the Cowboys.
Analysis: With Evan Engram back in the fold after missing eight games last season because of knee and foot injuries, the 23-year-old tight end from Stanford has posted seven total receptions over the first five appearances of his sophomore campaign. Smith has four starts to his name and has also played at least 30 percent of the offensive snaps in every game this season, but he hasn't been heavily involved pass-catching-wise for the Giants' 31st-ranked scoring offense.
Published: Tue, Oct 13 at 9:29pm by Rotowire.com
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Catches lone Week 4 target
Smith caught his only target for a 10-yard gain during Sunday's 17-9 loss to the Rams.
Analysis: Smith has seen an average of 25 offensive snaps and two targets per game through the first quarter of the Giants' regular-season slate, but he has yet to register more than 17 receiving yards in a contest and remains without a touchdown on the year. He's the No. 2 pass-catching tight end in an offense that has only mustered 47 points all season and a measly 18 points the past two weeks. New York's Week 5 opponent, Dallas, has struggled to stop anybody this season, including tight ends. The…read more
Published: Tue, Oct 6 at 6:13pm by Rotowire.com
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Minimal involvement Week 2
Smith caught two of three targets for a net loss of one yard during Sunday's 17-13 loss to the Bears.
Analysis: After corralling both of his targets in the season opener for a total of 17 receiving yards, Smith served as little more than a bail-out option for his sophomore signal-caller Daniel Jones. At his peak, Smith racked up 267 yards and three touchdowns between Weeks 12 and 17 last year, but with Evan Engram now back in the fold after missing the latter half of 2019 due to a foot injury, the 23-year-old Smith has attracted a mere five targets in two games. Smith and the Giants will see a 49ers…read more
Published: Tue, Sep 22 at 8:08pm by Rotowire.com
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Two catches in Week 1 loss
Smith hauled in both of his targets for 17 receiving yards during Monday's 26-16 loss to the Steelers.
Analysis: The second-year tight end out of Stanford actually enjoyed more fantasy production in the opener than did Evan Engram, who only came down with two of seven targets for nine yards. Engram is expected to be featured as the clear No. 1 receiving tight end throughout 2020, but Smith has produced himself when granted the opportunity. Across seven career starts, his most recent of which came Monday night against Pittsburgh, Smith has averaged 4.6 catches and 40.6 receiving yards per game. Week 2…read more
Published: Tue, Sep 15 at 7:48pm by Rotowire.com
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Could have meaningful role
Smith filled in for an injured Evan Engram down the stretch and performed surprisingly well for a rookie with 30 catches and three touchdowns over the Giants' final six games.
Analysis: Engram should be healthy to start the year, but it's hard to ignore how reliable Smith was as a sixth-round rookie, and Engram has hardly been a paragon of health. Don't be surprised if Smith continues to carve out a role in his second year.
Published: Fri, Jan 3 at 7:57am by Rotowire.com
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Catches two TDs in OT win
Smith caught six of eight targets for 35 yards and two touchdowns during Sunday's 41-35 win over the Redskins.
Analysis: Smith averaged just 5.8 yards per catch, but he did significant damage with his touches. The rookie scored a nine-yard touchdown in the third quarter before winning the game with a three-yard score in overtime. Smith has come on in the latter stages of the season and is now averaging 38 receiving yards per game with two touchdowns over the last four contests. He'll look to finish strong next Sunday against the Eagles.
Published: Sun, Dec 22 at 3:39pm by Rotowire.com
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Opportunity arises with Engram out
Smith should maintain an expanded role on offense over the Giants' final two games after the team placed Evan Engram (foot) on injured reserve Tuesday, Matt Lombardo of The Newark Star-Ledger reports.
Analysis: Smith had already served as the Giants' top tight end for four straight contests while Engram and Rhett Ellison (concussion) were both sidelined, hauling in 16 of 22 targets for 134 yards and one touchdown across that stretch. While Engram is now out of the picture for the remainder of 2019, Smith's role could be threatened to some degree by the potential return of Ellison, who was a full participant in Wednesday's practice. Ellison has yet to clear the NFL's concussion protocol, but he may be…read more
Published: Wed, Dec 18 at 2:26pm by Rotowire.com
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Logs three catches
Smith hauled in all three of his targets for 38 yards during Sunday's 36-20 win over the Dolphins.
Analysis: Smith once again served as New York's top tight end with Evan Engram (foot) and Rhett Ellison (concussion) both sidelined. As long as the Giants' top options are unable to go, Smith will continue to handle the bulk of pass catching work while Scott Simonson works in as a blocking specialist.
Published: Mon, Dec 16 at 9:32am by Rotowire.com
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Should stick as starter in Week 15
Smith is expected to start at tight end and handle a heavy snap count while Evan Engram (foot) and Rhett Ellison (concussion) both remain sidelined for Sunday's game against the Dolphins, Dan Benton of USA Today reports.
Analysis: For the second straight week, Engram expressed confidence in his ability to play, but the Giants ultimately weren't willing to give him the green light. With Engram and Ellison headed to the inactive list again, Smith is the next man up on the depth chart, while fourth-stringer Scott Simonson operates as a blocking specialist. Smith has played more than 90 percent of the Giants' offensive snaps in each of the past three weeks, delivering 13 receptions for 96 yards and a touchdown on 19 targets.
Published: Fri, Dec 13 at 10:16am by Rotowire.com
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Nabs two passes
Smith caught two of five targets for nine yards during Monday's 23-17 loss to Philadelphia.
Analysis: Smith got the start again Monday with Evan Engram (foot) and Rhett Ellison (concussion) both still on the shelf. Working with Eli Manning for the first time, Smith fell off from pace he'd set over the prior two games when he caught 11 passes. Returning to that sort of production against Miami's so-so pass defense in Week 15 is probably a long shot -- rookie quarterback Daniel Jones (ankle) remains uncertain to play, while Engram figures to have a decent shot to return to action.
Published: Tue, Dec 10 at 10:26pm by Rotowire.com
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Slated for another start
Smith is expected to fill in as the Giants' primary pass-catching tight end Monday against the Eagles after Evan Engram (foot) and Rhett Ellison (concussion) were both ruled out for the contest, Jordan Raanan of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Smith capitalized in garbage time during the Giants' Week 13 loss to the Packers, tallying most of his 70 receiving yards with New York trailing by multiple scores. Still, it was a positive performance for the rookie tight end, who'll get an opportunity to take advantage of an inconsistent Eagles secondary which just allowed Dolphins tight end Mike Gesicki to post a 5-79-1 line. Smith will be catching passes from a new starting quarterback in Eli Manning, who will replaced the injured Daniel…read more
Published: Sat, Dec 7 at 9:59am by Rotowire.com
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Gains 70 yards in loss
Smith caught six of eight passes for 70 yards during Sunday's 31-13 loss to Green Bay.
Analysis: Getting the start in place of the injured Evan Engram (foot) and Rhett Ellison (concussion), Smith tallied some impressive yardage, though almost half of it came on a 32-yard garbage-time shot down the field late in the fourth quarter. Combined with his touchdown against Chicago in Week 12, the rookie tight end has been a bright spot in what has been a rough season for the Giants. Even if he doesn't get the start in a Week 14 Monday night matchup against a struggling Philly team, expect the…read more
Published: Sun, Dec 1 at 3:04pm by Rotowire.com
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Primed for another start
Smith is in line to start Sunday's game against the Packers, Tom Rock of Newsday reports.
Analysis: Smith caught five of six targets for 17 yards and a touchdown in last week's 19-14 loss to the Bears, playing 98 percent of snaps with both Evan Engram (foot) and Rhett Ellison (concussion) inactive. Engram and Ellison have been ruled out for another game, likely leaving Smith in an every-down role at tight end for a second time in as many weeks. With Golden Tate (concussion) also unavailable, it won't come as any surprise if Smith matches his target total from Week 12. That said, the Sunday…read more
Published: Fri, Nov 29 at 10:23am by Rotowire.com
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First career TD
Smith hauled in five of six targets for 17 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 19-14 loss to the Bears.
Analysis: Smith tied with Sterling Shepard for the team lead in receptions, and both receivers were used mainly on short passes, as Shepard totaled just 15 yards. The 22-yeard old tight end was fortunate enough to catch a three-yard touchdown pass in the second quarter, though, marking the rookie's first score of his career. Smith's usage should last as long as Evan Engram (foot) and Rhett Ellison (concussion) are out of the lineup.
Published: Mon, Nov 25 at 8:00am by Rotowire.com
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In starting lineup Sunday
Smith will enter the starting lineup for Evan Engram (foot) for Sunday's game in Chicago, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.
Analysis: Sans Engram and Rhett Ellison (concussion) in Week 12, the Giants will be forced to roll with Smith and veteran Scott Simonson at tight end. A 2019 sixth-round pick of the 49ers, Smith received the first target of his career in the Giants' last game Nov. 10 versus the Jets, hauling it in for a one-yard grab. It remains to be seen what he can do with a larger snap share.
Published: Sun, Nov 24 at 8:52am by Rotowire.com
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Makes first career catch
Smith caught his only target for one yard in Sunday's 34-27 loss to the Jets.
Analysis: Smith -- who was picked in the sixth round by the 49ers last April -- was afforded 41 of a possible 72 offensive snaps (57 percent) since Evan Engram (foot) was inactive and Rhett Ellison suffered a concussion during the contest. Engram and Ellison will both have the upcoming bye to get ready for Week 12's matchup against the Bears, otherwise, Smith could make his first career start.
Published: Mon, Nov 11 at 12:51pm by Rotowire.com
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