Jonnu Smith TE PIT (5) Mon 12/25/23 5:09 PM
Jonnu Smith
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Smith caught four of six targets for 32 yards during Sunday's 29-10 win over the Colts.
EDGE Analysis
Smith saw at least six targets for the seventh time this season. However, it was just the third time he's reached that feat over Atlanta's last 10 games. Smith should be on radars in PPR standard leagues, but he's likely a touchdown-dependent option for the remainder of the season.
Jonnu Smith TE PIT (5) Mon 12/18/23 7:03 PM
Jonnu Smith
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Smith caught both of his targets for 61 yards during Sunday's 9-7 loss to Carolina.
EDGE Analysis
Smith was fifth on the team in targets but led Atlanta in receiving thanks to a 56-yard gain in the second quarter, setting up the only touchdown of the game. The veteran tight end played just 17 snaps compared to Kyle Pitts' 34, so despite the big play, Smith's fantasy value remains limited. Since posting a 5-100-1 line against the Vikings in Week 9, Smith has caught just nine of 15 targets for 99 yards over his last five appearances and hasn't scored during that stretch.
Jonnu Smith TE PIT (5) Wed 12/13/23 9:23 AM
Jonnu Smith
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Smith caught four of seven targets for 27 yards in Sunday's 29-25 loss to the Buccaneers.
EDGE Analysis
Smith's seven targets Sunday were his most since Week 5, but the tight end was unable to turn those opportunities into much production. The veteran played 69 percent of the Falcons' offensive snaps, while fellow tight end Kyle Pitts saw an 85 percent snap share. Smith's inconsistent production and often limited opportunities make him an untrustworthy option for fantasy in most formats. The 28-year-old should continue to face an uphill battle for meaningful touches when the Falcons visit the Panthers in Week 15.
Jonnu Smith TE PIT (5) Tue 12/5/23 10:51 AM
Jonnu Smith
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Smith caught two of three targets for 10 yards during Sunday's 13-8 win over the Jets.
EDGE Analysis
Smith caught multiple receptions for the first time since Week 9, when he posted a 5-100-1 line in a loss to the Vikings. From Weeks 2 through 9, the veteran tight end caught 34 passes for 422 yards and two touchdowns, but since then, he's caught just three of six targets for 11 yards. Smith isn't trending in the right direction and should only be rostered in deeper leagues.
Jonnu Smith TE PIT (5) Tue 11/28/23 12:03 PM
Jonnu Smith
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Smith didn't register a target during Sunday's 24-15 win over the Saints.
EDGE Analysis
From Weeks 2 through 9, Smith caught 34 of 42 targets for 422 yards and two touchdowns, including a 5-100-1 line during a Week 9 loss to Minnesota. However, in his last two appearances, the veteran tight end has caught just one of three targets for one yard. He played a season-low 22 offensive snaps versus New Orleans, but there was no injury reported, suggesting he's simply falling down the pecking order. Given his early-season success, fantasy managers shouldn't give up on Smith yet, but he's not trending in the right direction.
Jonnu Smith TE PIT (5) Tue 11/14/23 11:38 AM
Jonnu Smith
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Smith caught one of two targets for one yard during Sunday's 25-23 loss to Arizona.
EDGE Analysis
Smith has been one of the biggest fantasy surprises this year, outproducing fellow tight end Kyle Pitts nearly every week. However, the veteran fell flat versus Arizona after posting a season-high 100 receiving yards versus Minnesota last week. Smith wasn't the only Falcons' pass catcher who struggled Sunday, though. Taylor Heinicke (hamstring) and Desmond Ridder combined to throw for less than 100 yards, as Atlanta leaned heavily on the run game. Smith certainly has value in PPR leagues, but it's difficult to trust any Falcons' skill players in fantasy this year.
Jonnu Smith TE PIT (5) Sun 11/5/23 11:22 PM
Jonnu Smith
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Smith recorded five receptions on six targets for 100 yards and one touchdown in Sunday's 31-28 loss to the Vikings. He rushed the ball once for zero yards.
EDGE Analysis
Smith appeared to be getting phased out of the Atlanta offense, as he entered Sunday's contest with only four targets combined across his previous two games. However, he turned in an impressive performance, highlighted by a 60-yard touchdown that came entirely on yards after the catch halfway through the third quarter. Smith's performance will likely remain uneven, but he has now topped 60 yards with at least five receptions in three of his last six contests.
Jonnu Smith TE PIT (5) Mon 10/30/23 5:28 PM
Jonnu Smith
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Smith caught his only target for 13 yards and failed to complete his lone pass attempt during Sunday's 28-23 loss to the Titans.
EDGE Analysis
Smith (48 offensive snaps) was on the field more than any of the Falcons' other tight ends, including Kyle Pitts (41). However, the veteran saw just one target, his fewest since the season opener. Head coach Arthur Smith did dial up a trick play for Smith in the red zone Sunday, but it wasn't successful. From Weeks 2-6, Smith caught 25 passes (32 targets) for 282 yards and a touchdown, but since then, he's secured just four passes for 40 yards. Given Smith is still garnering a lot of playing time, he should be on fantasy radars, but at this point, it's difficult to trust any Falcons' skill players on a weekly basis.
Jonnu Smith TE PIT (5) Wed 10/25/23 9:27 AM
Jonnu Smith
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Smith reeled in all three of his targets for 27 yards in Sunday's 16-13 win over the Buccaneers.
EDGE Analysis
Smith's three targets, three catches and 27 yards were all low marks for the tight end since Week 2 after he wasn't targeted in the season opener. Despite a disappointing outing, the veteran has been a consistent option in the Falcons' passing game. Smith played 35 of the Falcons' 65 offensive snaps Sunday, while fellow tight end Kyle Pitts finished the contest with 34 snaps. The 28-year-old will look to stay involved and remain one of the top options in the passing attack when the Falcons visit the Titans in Week 8.
Jonnu Smith TE PIT (5) Mon 10/16/23 1:09 PM
Jonnu Smith
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Smith caught four of five targets for 36 yards and a touchdown during Sunday's 24-16 loss to the Commanders.
EDGE Analysis
After not garnering a target in the season opener, Smith has been one of the most consistent options in the Falcons' passing attack. Over the last five games, he's caught 25 of 32 targets for 282 yards and secured his first touchdown of the season in Week 6. If the veteran can keep this pace up, he's in store for a career year from a yardage standpoint and will remain a strong PPR option. However, he'll have to keep finding the end zone if he's going to remain on the cusp of fantasy relevancy in non-PPR leagues.