Jeff Smith WR FA Fri 10/1/21 11:33 AM
Jeff Smith
WR FA
Coach Robert Saleh said Friday that Smith (concussion) has been ruled out for Sunday's contest against the Titans, Ralph Vacchiano of SportsNet New York reports.
EDGE Analysis
Smith suffered the concussion after being involved in a car accident on the way to the Jets' practice facility Wednesday. The 24-year-old has played mostly a reserve role for New York this year, catching two of his four targets for 48 yards. Fellow wideout Elijah Moore (concussion) has also been ruled out, so Denzel Mims is expected to be active Sunday after being a healthy scratch the past two games.
Jeff Smith WR FA Wed 9/29/21 8:00 PM
Jeff Smith
WR FA
Smith (concussion) missed practice Wednesday and is considered unlikely for Sunday, Andy Vasquez of The Bergen Record reports.
EDGE Analysis
Smith was unable to practice after getting into a car accident on his way to the Jets' practice Wednesday. The receiver has recorded two catches in the last two games and his absence likely won't be felt. Expect Denzel Mims to see a larger role against the Titans if Smith is ruled out.
Jeff Smith WR FA Mon 9/27/21 9:37 AM
Jeff Smith
WR FA
Smith caught his only target for 13 yards in Sunday's 26-0 loss to the Broncos.
EDGE Analysis
Smith has just two receptions through three games, with most of his playing time coming on special teams; he played only six offensive snaps in this one. Fellow wide receiver Elijah Moore (concussion) left this game early, but Denzel Mims (coach's decision) is more likely than Smith to play a prominent role against the Titans in Week 4 should Moore have to sit that one out.
Jeff Smith WR FA Sun 9/19/21 8:52 PM
Jeff Smith
WR FA
Smith caught one of two targets for 35 yards in Sunday's 25-6 loss to the Patriots.
EDGE Analysis
Smith delivered a big gain on his lone catch but remains an afterthought in the Jets' offense, though he seems to have leapfrogged Denzel Mims (coach's decision) for the sixth spot on the Jets' wide receiver depth chart. Rookie quarterback Zach Wilson was picked off four times without a touchdown in this one, so the Jets' top pass-catchers are hard to trust right now, let alone depth guys like Smith.
Jeff Smith WR FA Sun 9/12/21 9:23 PM
Jeff Smith
WR FA
Smith failed to catch his lone target in Sunday's 19-14 loss to the Panthers.
EDGE Analysis
Smith barely saw any involvement, even with Jamison Crowder (illness) and Keelan Cole (knee) both sitting out. He's unlikely to take on a larger role in Week 2 against the Patriots or beyond, barring even more injuries to New York's receiving corps.
Jeff Smith WR FA Sat 8/28/21 1:44 PM
Jeff Smith
WR FA
Smith caught two of five targets for 16 yards and added 44 yards on three rushing attempts in Friday's preseason finale against Philadelphia.
EDGE Analysis
Smith excelled on the ground in this one, but he hasn't previously shown outstanding aptitude as a gadget guy, and his receiving output here was nothing to write home about. He'll likely find himself on the outside looking in when the Jets cut their roster down to 53 players.
Jeff Smith WR FA Mon 4/19/21 6:47 PM
Jeff Smith
WR FA
Smith (shoulder) signed his ERFA tender with the Jets on Monday, NFL reporter Aaron Wilson reports.
EDGE Analysis
Smith played a fairly consistent role in New York's offense early last season, but it completely dwindled down the stretch as the rest of the team's receiving corps got healthier. A shoulder injury also knocked him out early Week 17. He'll spend the offseason competing for a depth spot on the final roster.
Jeff Smith WR FA Sun 1/3/21 3:37 PM
Jeff Smith
WR FA
Smith (shoulder) will not return to Sunday's game against the Patriots.
EDGE Analysis
Smith wasn't targeted before leaving Sunday's regular-season finale with a shoulder injury. Through 11 appearances in 2020, Smith secured 17 of 37 targets for 167 yards. He also played 30 snaps on special teams.
Jeff Smith WR FA Sun 1/3/21 11:40 AM
Jeff Smith
WR FA
Smith (shoulder) is active for Sunday's game versus the Patriots.
EDGE Analysis
Smith enjoyed a consistent role earlier in the season, but he didn't play an offensive snap over the last two weeks. A similar role can be expected in Week 17, as Jamison Crowder, Breshad Perriman, Denzel Mims and Braxton Berrios are all healthy.
Jeff Smith WR FA Sat 1/2/21 11:20 AM
Jeff Smith
WR FA
Smith (shoulder) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Patriots, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Smith played through this injury last week. He was a limited participant in practice this week, so he's trending in the right direction for the season finale. His status shouldn't concern fantasy managers, as Smith didn't play a snap on offense over the last two weeks.