JONNU SMITH NEWS

Suits up Sunday Smith (shoulder) is listed as active for Sunday's game against the Chargers.

Impact Smith, who logged limited practices this past week, will be out there if you need him Sunday, but his weekly fantasy ceiling has thus far has been capped while operating in a timeshare with Hunter Henry. Through seven contests, Smith has caught 18 of his 30 targets for 176 yards and a TD, while Henry has recorded a 24/264/4 stat line in that span.

OCTOBER 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Patriots-Chargers inactives: Austin Ekeler, Jonnu Smith active Sunday Ekeler had been listed as questionable with a hip soreness that kept him out of practice Thursday and Friday.

OCTOBER 31, 2021 • BOSTONHERALD.COM

Questionable for Week 8 Smith (shoulder) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Chargers after logging limited practices this past week.

Impact Smith, who was forced out of this past Sunday's win over the Jets after suffering a shoulder injury, is one of 14 players listed as questionable by New England this week. Per Zack Cox of NESN.com, though Smith's scheduled Friday news conference was canceled, he did travel with the team to Los Angeles in advance of Week 8 action. Official confirmation of Smith's game status will thus arrive when the Patriots' inactives are posted ahead of Sunday's 4:05 p.m. ET kickoff, but if he's limited or out this weekend, Hunter Henry would be in line for added looks.

OCTOBER 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

FANTASY PLAYS: Players to start and sit for NFL Week 8

Daniel Jones has a great matchup with the Kansas City Chiefs, who rank 30th in adjusted pass defense based on numberFire’s metrics

OCTOBER 28, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Limited practice session Wednesday Smith (shoulder) was limited at practice Wednesday, Zack Cox of NESN.com reports.

Impact The tight end was one of 15 players the Patriots listed as limited Wednesday, but his presence at practice is nonetheless encouraging, given that Smith exited this past Sunday's game against the Jets after suffering a shoulder injury. In order to avoid a Week 8 injury designation, however, Smith will presumably need to practice fully by Friday.

OCTOBER 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

At practice Wednesday Smith (shoulder) was spotted at Wednesday's practice, Mike Reiss of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Smith was forced out of this past Sunday's win over the Jets after suffering a shoulder injury, but his presence at practice Wednesday bodes well for his chances of being available this weekend against the Chargers. The Patriots' upcoming injury report will reveal the tight end's participation level Wednesday, but chances are that Smith be listed as limited.

OCTOBER 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

NFL Today, Week 7

NFL Today, Week 7

OCTOBER 25, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Jets' Wilson injures knee; Mahomes OK after visit to tent

The New York Jets’ already disappointing season took a more ominous turn when rookie quarterback Zach Wilson suffered a knee injury in the second quarter of a 54-13 loss to the New...

OCTOBER 24, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Jones tosses 2 TDs, Patriots roll 54-13 as Jets lose Wilson

Mac Jones threw two touchdown passes, Damien Harris and J

OCTOBER 24, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Devin McCourty, Jonnu Smith among Patriots injured in first half vs. Jets All four players are questionable to return

OCTOBER 24, 2021 • MASSLIVE.COM

Suffers shoulder injury Smith exited Sunday's game against the Jets after suffering a shoulder injury, Mike Reiss of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Prior to leaving the contest, Smith caught both of his targets for 52 yards and carried once for five yards. In his absence, added looks in the passing game will be available for fellow tight end Hunter Henry.

OCTOBER 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Jonnu Smith shakes off defender for 28-yard run New England Patriots tight end Jonnu Smith shakes off defender for 28-yard run.

OCTOBER 24, 2021 • PATRIOTS.COM

Jonnu Smith shakes off defender for 28-yard run New England Patriots tight end Jonnu Smith shakes off defender for 28-yard run.

OCTOBER 24, 2021 • NFL.COM

Rodney Harrison offers sound advice for Jonnu Smith amid early struggles “He’s finally got the financial security he’s looking for, this is the time just to relax and go out there and play.”

OCTOBER 22, 2021 • USATODAY.COM

FANTASY PLAYS: Players to start and sit for NFL Week 7

Ryan Tannehill and the Tennessee Titans are in a great spot against the Kansas City Chiefs, though he could have to play without tackle Taylor Lewan and possibly without receiver J...

OCTOBER 21, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Patriots believe offense is better than it has performed

The numbers are less than flattering

OCTOBER 20, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Fateful, Yet Grateful: Jonnu Smith's Extraordinary Journey  Patriots tight end Jonnu Smith credits the success he's now enjoying in life to the many, often painful sacrifices made by some of his close...

OCTOBER 20, 2021 • PATRIOTS.COM

Here's What Patriots Likely Must Do To Make Playoffs After 2-4 Start FOXBORO, Mass. — “We’re 2-4. We know that we’re not a 2-4 team.” That’s what Patriots tight end Jonnu Smith said Wednesday, repeating what’s...

OCTOBER 20, 2021 • NESN.COM

Jonnu Smith 10/20: "We know that we're not a 2-4 team" Patriots tight end Jonnu Smith addresses the media on Wednesday, October 20, 2021.

OCTOBER 20, 2021 • PATRIOTS.COM

Bill Belichick bristles at the idea of getting Jonnu Smith more involved in passing game Bill Belichick’s snarky response is bad news for Jonnu Smith.

OCTOBER 20, 2021 • USATODAY.COM

Catches one pass in Week 6 Smith, who logged 39 of a possible 54 snaps on offense in Sunday's 35-29 overtime loss to the Cowboys, caught just one pass (on two targets) for nine yards in the contest.

Impact Meanwhile, fellow tight end Hunter Henry was on the field for 37 snaps en route to catching both of his targets for 25 yards and a TD. With a 16/124/1 stat line through six games, Smith's fantasy value has been limited thus far while operating in a true time-share with Henry.

OCTOBER 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

FANTASY PLAYS: Players to start and sit for NFL Week 6

Cincinnati's Joe Burrow seems set to play in an indoor game against a Detroit Lions pass defense (which ranks 30th in adjusted pass defense, via numberFire’s metrics)

OCTOBER 14, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Logs 40 snaps Sunday Smith was on the field for 40 of a possible 64 snaps on offense in Sunday's 25-22 win over the Texans, en route to catching both of his targets for 27 yards and rushing once for fi...

Impact Fellow tight end Hunter Henry also logged 40 snaps in the contest but was more active in the team's Week 5 passing attack, hauling in six of his eight targets for 75 yards and a TD. After recording nine catches over the Patriots' first two games, Smith has notched a total of six receptions in the team's three subsequent contests. Though the 26-year-old is capable of turning in a fantasy-worthy effort on any given week, operating in a timeshare makes him a hit-or-miss lineup option.

OCTOBER 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Jonnu Smith makes 24-yard grab despite personal foul from Lonnie Johnson Jr. New England Patriots tight end Jonnu Smith makes 24-yard grab despite personal foul from Lonnie Johnson Jr.

OCTOBER 10, 2021 • PATRIOTS.COM

Houston's Mills faces Patriots team tough on rookie QBs

Houston quarterback Davis Mills tied a franchise record by throwing four interceptions last week

OCTOBER 7, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS