2025 Receiving Stats
REC
2
YDS
12
TD
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TAR
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Rest-of-Season Projections
2025 Fantasy Outlook
Smythe joins the Bears as a blocking tight end and depth option behind Cole Kmet and rookie first-rounder Colston Loveland. Turning 30 in August, Smythe is unlikely to draw regular targets. He's averaged 18.9 receptions per year across seven seasons and topped out at 366 yards in a single campaign. Even if injuries occur, Smythe's value lies in his run-blocking ability, not fantasy production. He's not draftable in any standard or PPR formats entering 2025. Read Past Outlooks
Signed a one-year, $2.5 million contract with the Bears in March of 2025.
Second catch of season
Smythe caught one pass for four yards on one target in the Bears' 31-28 win over the Steelers on Sunday.
ANALYSIS
Smythe primarily has been used as a blocker this season and his firsts reception came in the last two games despite regular snap involvement. His low route volume and limited targets keep him off the fantasy radar outside of the deepest leagues.
Smythe primarily has been used as a blocker this season and his firsts reception came in the last two games despite regular snap involvement. His low route volume and limited targets keep him off the fantasy radar outside of the deepest leagues.
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Fantasy/Red Zone Stats
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Advanced NFL Stats
How do Durham Smythe's 2025 advanced stats compare to other tight ends?
This section compares his advanced stats with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. The longer the bar, the better it is for the player.
Air Yards Per Game
1.7Air Yards Per Snap
0.10% Team Air Yards
0.6%% Team Targets
1.1%Avg Depth of Target
5.0 YdsCatch Rate
50.0%Drop Rate
0.0%Avg Yds After Catch
2.5% Targeted On Route
7.5%Avg Yds Per Route Run
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How often does Durham Smythe run a route when on the field for a pass play?
This data will let you see how Durham Smythe and the other tight ends for the Bears are being used. Some tight ends may have a lot of snaps, but they're not that useful for fantasy purposes because they're not actually running routes. This data will help you see when this is the case.
Durham Smythe
53 routes 4 targets
207 routes 32 targets
228 routes 44 targets
Receiving Alignment Breakdown
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This Week's Opposing Pass Defense
How does the Packers pass defense compare to other NFL teams this season?
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Overall QB Rating Against
75.1
Cornerbacks
83.0
Safeties
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Linebackers
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2025 Durham Smythe Split Stats
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Past Fantasy Outlooks
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Smythe was Miami’s clear No. 1 tight end in 2023, but that role didn’t translate to much production. He set a career high with 366 yards but didn’t get into the end zone, as the Dolphins ran their quick-strike offense through wide receivers Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle, as well as running backs Raheem Mostert and De'Von Achane. Smythe has just three touchdowns in 95 NFL games, and while his blocking skills will likely keep him on the field, his already small slice of the pass-catching pie will likely shrink even further after Miami signed fellow tight end Jonnu Smith to a two-year deal in the offseason.
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Blocking duties dominate role
Smythe caught one pass for eight yards on three targets in the Bears' 19-17 win over the Vikings on Sunday.
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Active Sunday
Smythe (calf) is active for Sunday's game against the Giants.
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Questionable for Sunday
Smythe (calf) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Giants.
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Not involved in passing game in '25
Smythe wasn't targeted while playing eight of the Bears' 64 snaps on offense in Monday's 25-24 win over the Commanders.
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Joining Chicago
Smythe agreed to a one-year contract with the Bears on Thursday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
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Could be done in Miami
Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald believes the Dolphins will release Smythe in the offseason rather than bringing him back at a $3.1 million salary in 2025.
ANALYSIS
Smythe was Miami's top tight end in 2023 but was thoroughly outplayed by Jonnu Smith in 2024. Jackson thinks the Dolphins will roll with Julian Hill as a cheap backup to Smith, with bolstering the position in the draft also an option, while shedding Smythe's cap hit will be critical, with Miami already $12 million over the salary cap.
Smythe was Miami's top tight end in 2023 but was thoroughly outplayed by Jonnu Smith in 2024. Jackson thinks the Dolphins will roll with Julian Hill as a cheap backup to Smith, with bolstering the position in the draft also an option, while shedding Smythe's cap hit will be critical, with Miami already $12 million over the salary cap.