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Career-high yardage total in win Smith brought in six of eight targets for 101 yards and two touchdowns in the Dolphins' 34-19 win over the Raiders on Sunday.

Impact Smith exceeded his previous career high in receiving yards -- set in Week 9 of last season while with the Falcons -- by one yard while also recording multiple touchdown grabs for the first time since Week 5 of the 2020 season. Smith found the end zone from one and 57 yards out in the first and fourth quarters, respectively, and his receiving yards led the Dolphins on the afternoon. The veteran tight end has now exceeded 60 receiving yards on three occasions in the last six games as he continues to hit his stride in Mike McDaniel's offense, affording him plenty of momentum heading into a Week 12 home matchup against a vulnerable Patriots defense.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Miami Dolphins' TE Jonnu Smith making defenses pay for focusing on Tyreek Hill, Jaylen Waddle Jonnu Smith has 39 catches for 448 yards and three TDs this season. And his two scores Sunday against the Raiders were as different as they...

3 DAYS AGO • PALMBEACHPOST.COM

Dolphins player of the game, Week 11: TE Jonnu Smith All six of Jonnu Smith’s receptions Sunday resulted in either a first down or a touchdown.

3 DAYS AGO • USATODAY.COM

Tagovailoa throws 3 TDs to lead Dolphins past Raiders 34-19 for Miami's 2nd straight win

Tua Tagovailoa threw three touchdown passes, De’Von Achane ran for a score, and the Miami Dolphins beat the Las Vegas Raiders 34-19 to win their second straight game

3 DAYS AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Co-leads team in receptions Smith brought in three of four targets for 45 yards in the Dolphins' 23-15 win over the Rams on Monday night.

Impact Smith had one of the Dolphins' two catches of 30-plus yards on the night and tied Jaylen Waddle for the team lead in receptions. The veteran tight end also checked in second in both receiving yards and targets, and Smith now has between 45 and 96 receiving yards in four of his last five games. He's also now logged 16 targets from Tua Tagovailoa over the quarterback's first three games back from his IR stint due to a concussion, keeping Smith in the fantasy conversation at the fickle tight end position heading into a favorable Week 11 home matchup against the Raiders.

NOVEMBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

Jonnu Smith's 33-yard catch and run gets Fins to Rams' 1-yard line

NOVEMBER 12 • YOUTUBE

Fantasy football: Gesicki, Smith among 4 must-start Week 10 tight ends Mike Gesicki and Jonnu Smith are among UPI senior sports writer Alex Butler’s four must-start fantasy football tight ends for Week 10.

NOVEMBER 7 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Involvement on offense encouraging Smith secured five of six targets for 46 yards during Sunday's 30-27 loss to the Bills.

Impact Smith played a season-high 68 percent of offensive snaps during Miami's divisional Week 9 loss, while also recording his fourth straight game with at least six targets. His recent involvement in the passing game has been encouraging, though that's come with Jaylen Waddle less involved than usual, averaging just 24.5 receiving yards in his last four appearances. Tua Tagovailoa has historically filtered his target volume primarily through Tyreek Hill and Waddle, and if that returns to the norm, it could come at Smith's expense. Still, Smith has earned streaming fantasy consideration heading into a Monday night road game against the Rams.

NOVEMBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

Bills troll Jonnu Smith for Buffalo wings take after 30-27 win The Bills wasted no time reminding Jonnu Smith about his July comments that “the Buffalo wings ain’t even good.”

NOVEMBER 3 • USATODAY.COM

Makes four grabs in Tua's return Smith secured four of six targets for 20 yards during Sunday's 28-27 loss to the Cardinals.

Impact Smith has drawn seven, eight, and six targets in his last three appearances, so despite a low yardage total in the Week 8 loss, his involvement on offense remains encouraging. With Tua Tagovailoa back under center, Miami's offense will look to continue getting back on track with a key Week 9 divisional matchup against the Bills on deck Week 9.

OCTOBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Makes four grabs in Tua's return Smith secured four of six targets for 20 yards during Sunday's 28-27 loss to the Cardinals.

Impact Smith has drawn seven, eight, and six targets in his last three appearances, so despite a low yardage total in the Week 8 loss, his involvement on offense remains encouraging. With Tua Tagovailoa back under center, Miami's offense will look to continue getting back on track in a key Week 9 divisional matchup against the Bills.

OCTOBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Paces Miami pass-catchers Sunday Smith caught all seven of his targets for 86 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 16-10 loss to the Colts.

Impact The veteran tight end was the only Miami pass-catcher to have any kind of success, as Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle combined for a meager 2-19-0 line on four targets. Smith's 10-yard score came in the first quarter with Tyler Huntley (shoulder) under center, but if Tua Tagovailoa (concussion) is able to return in Week 8 against the Cardinals, it would likely result in a reduced role for the TE, and a much rosier outlook for the team's two star WRs.

OCTOBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Paces Miami pass catchers Sunday Smith caught all seven of his targets for 86 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 16-10 loss to the Colts.

Impact The veteran tight end was the only Miami pass catcher to have any kind of success, as Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle combined for a meager 2-19-0 line on four targets. Smith's 10-yard score came in the first quarter with Tyler Huntley (shoulder) under center, but if Tua Tagovailoa (concussion) is able to return in Week 8 against the Cardinals, it would likely result in a reduced role for the TE, and a much rosier outlook for the team's two star WRs.

OCTOBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Dolphins Tight End Jonnu Smith looks to build on Week 5 victory Smith is coming off his best yardage production last week against his former team.

OCTOBER 14 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Productive in Week 5 win Smith brought in five of eight targets for 62 yards in the Dolphins' 15-10 win over the Patriots on Sunday.

Impact Smith finished as the runner-up in receptions and receiving yards for the Dolphins while also tying Jaylen Waddle for second in targets. The veteran tight end had been held without a catch in his first game playing with Tyler Huntley as his quarterback in Week 6, but Smith's resurgence Sunday featured a new season high in receiving yardage. Smith will likely get at least one more game with Huntley when Miami visits the Colts on Sunday, Oct. 20 following a Week 6 bye.

OCTOBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

Invisible in loss to former team Smith failed to secure his only target during Miami's 31-12 loss to the Titans on Monday night.

Impact Smith played a solid 43 percent of offensive snaps, but he was invisible in a game that featured Tyler Huntley throwing for less than 100 yards. The Dolphins' offense will need to get back on track Week 5 versus the Patriots in order for Smith to have any chance at producing, but the veteran tight end can safely be left off the fantasy radar in all but the deepest of formats until he shows some signs of consistency.

OCTOBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Held to two catches in Week 3 loss Smith secured two of three targets for 18 yards during Miami's 24-3 loss to the Seahawks on Sunday.

Impact Smith wasn't able to get much going with a combination of Skylar Thompson (ribs) and Tim Boyle under center. The Dolphins' offense was only able to pile up a total of 186 passing yards versus an aggressive Seattle defense, resulting in Smith playing just 38 percent of offensive snaps, his third straight game below the 50 percent mark. Smith will work to get more involved versus the Titans in Week 4.

SEPTEMBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

Fantasy football: Bowers, Smith among 4 must-start Week 3 tight ends Brock Bowers and Jonnu Smith are among my four must-start fantasy football tight ends for Week 3.

SEPTEMBER 19 • SUNHERALD.COM

Notable jump in production in loss Smith secured six of seven targets for 53 yards in the Dolphins' 31-10 loss to the Bills on Thursday night.

Impact After only recording a single reception in the Week 1 win over the Jaguars, Smith was much more involved four days later while finishing with the second-highest reception and receiving yardage totals on the night for the Dolphins. Smith also shared the team lead in targets with De'Von Achane, and if Skylar Thompson ultimately fills in for Tua Tagovailoa (concussion) in a Week 3 road battle against the Seahawks on Sept. 22, the veteran tight end could have a similar level of involvement as a reliable safety valve.

SEPTEMBER 13 • ROTOWIRE

Falcons concerned for former teammates Calais Campbell, Jonnu Smith FLOWERY BRANCH — The Falcons were not surprised to see former teammates Calais Campbell and Jonnu Smith try to help teammate Tyreek Hill, wh...

SEPTEMBER 12 • AJC.COM

Limited to one catch in team debut Smith secured one of two targets for seven yards in the Dolphins' 20-17 win over the Jaguars on Sunday.

Impact Smith actually had less targets than fellow TE Durham Smythe, who drew three looks from Tua Tagovailoa but wasn't able to log a single catch. Considering his YAC abilities and the two-year, $10 million contract Smith signed this offseason, he seemed a better candidate for pass-catching work than Smythe, even if both always projected to split positional reps. More productive days could still materialize for Smith, but Miami's aerial attack will always filter through top WRs Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle, who each cleared 100 yards versus Jacksonville. Smith will look to make more of an impact against Buffalo on Thursday Night Football in Week 2.

SEPTEMBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

Limited to one catch in team debut Smith secured one of two targets for seven yards in the Dolphins' 20-17 win over the Jaguars on Sunday.

SEPTEMBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

Four catches in preseason win Smith brought in all four targets for 23 yards in the Dolphins' 13-6 preseason win over the Commanders on Saturday night.

Impact The veteran offseason addition was on the receiving end of Tua Tagovailoa's second target of the night and finished second in reception for Miami overall. Smith should have a good chance of developing into the primary pass-catching option at tight end over Durham Smythe as the season unfolds, and Saturday's performance offered a glimpse of what he'll be able to bring as a complementary option to Tyreek Hill, Jaylen Waddle (undisclosed) and Odell Beckham (undisclosed).

AUGUST 18 • ROTOWIRE

Rotating with Durham Smythe Dolphins TEs coach Jon Embree said Thursday that Smith and Durham Smythe have an every-other-day rotation at training camp, Omar Kelly of The Miami Herald reports.

Impact The Dolphins signed Smith this offseason to add a receiving threat, after Smythe drew only 43 targets on 325 routes (13.2 percent) and 786 snaps last year. The two now figure to compete for playing time, and while Smith is of far more interest for fantasy purposes, it's possible the two tight ends end up in a rotation that makes it difficult for either to pile up volume. If nothing else, Smith is the obvious favorite to get playing time in passing situations.

AUGUST 1 • ROTOWIRE

Five Things: Jonnu Smith The Dolphins added an experienced, jack-of-all trades to the tight end room in newly minted Jonnu Smith. Here are five things to know about...

MARCH 11 • MIAMIDOLPHINS.COM

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