JuJu Smith-Schuster
27-Year-Old
2024 Receiving Stats
REC
2
YDS
17
TD
1
AVG
8.5
TAR
4
Rest-of-Season Projections
2024 Fantasy Outlook
Smith-Schuster appeared ticketed for a prominent role after signing with the Patriots in free agency last season. Instead, the receiver turned in the worst season of his career. Smith-Schuster was limited to fewer than 15 yards in seven of 11 games before going on injured reserve in Week 15 with an ankle injury. Even though he's only 27 years old, it's fair to question if the receiver's best days are behind him. The Patriots released him during the preseason, and he signed with Kansas City shortly thereafter. Read Past Outlooks
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Comes up empty versus Chargers
Smith-Schuster logged zero targets during Sunday's 17-10 victory over the Chargers.
ANALYSIS
On a positive note, Smith-Schuster tallied the third-most snaps (32) of any Chiefs wideout in Sunday's contest behind just Xavier Worthy (45) and Justin Watson (42). Still, it didn't result in any looks in the passing game. There is hope, however, as Adam Teicher of ESPN.com reports that head coach Andy Reid intends to spread the ball around more with Rashee Rice (knee) likely down for a significant period, if not the remainder of the year. That said, a few added looks in the passing game don't necessarily equate to fantasy relevance in most formats.
On a positive note, Smith-Schuster tallied the third-most snaps (32) of any Chiefs wideout in Sunday's contest behind just Xavier Worthy (45) and Justin Watson (42). Still, it didn't result in any looks in the passing game. There is hope, however, as Adam Teicher of ESPN.com reports that head coach Andy Reid intends to spread the ball around more with Rashee Rice (knee) likely down for a significant period, if not the remainder of the year. That said, a few added looks in the passing game don't necessarily equate to fantasy relevance in most formats.
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Fantasy/Red Zone Stats
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Advanced NFL Stats
How do JuJu Smith-Schuster's 2024 advanced stats compare to other wide receivers?
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
6.3Air Yards Per Snap
0.27% Team Air Yards
4.2%% Team Targets
3.5%Avg Depth of Target
6.3 YdsCatch Rate
50.0%Drop Rate
25.0%Avg Yds After Catch
4.5% Targeted On Route
8.0%Avg Yds Per Route Run
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Receiving Alignment Breakdown
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This Week's Opposing Pass Defense
How does the Saints pass defense compare to other NFL teams this season?
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Overall QB Rating Against
52.3
Cornerbacks
60.5
Safeties
37.3
Linebackers
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2024 JuJu Smith-Schuster Split Stats
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Measurables Review
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How do JuJu Smith-Schuster's measurables compare to other wide receivers?
This section compares his draft workout metrics with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that metric and it would be considered average.
Height
6' 1"Weight
215 lbs40-Yard Dash
4.54 secVertical Jump
32.5 inBroad Jump
120 inBench Press
15 repsHand Length
10.50 inArm Length
32.88 in
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Past Fantasy Outlooks
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Smith-Schuster somewhat rehabbed his value with a one-year detour to Kansas City, putting up a 78-833-3 receiving line on 101 targets last year as a distant No. 2 to TE Travis Kelce's No. 1. The Patriots seem to like him for the big-slot role previously occupied by Jakobi Meyers, who departed for Las Vegas shortly before Smith-Schuster inked a three-year, $25.5 million deal with $16 million guaranteed at signing. That includes full guarantees on his base salaries for 2023 and 2024, meaning the 26-year-old likely will be a Patriot for at least two seasons. From a volume standpoint, he's well-positioned to exceed his targets from Kansas City, only without the benefit of QB Patrick Mahomes lifting his efficiency. A return to the production level from his early years in Pittsburgh remains highly unlikely, but it won't come as any surprise if Smith-Schuster catches 80 or 90 balls in a questionable New England offense led by third-year QB Mac Jones.
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Notches game-winning touchdown
Smith-Schuster recorded two receptions (on three targets) for 17 yards and one touchdown during Sunday's 22-17 win against the Falcons.
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Comes up empty versus Bengals
Smith-Schuster wasn't targeted in Sunday's 26-25 win over the Bengals.
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Can't bring in only target
Smith-Schuster failed to secure his only target during Thursday's 27-20 win over the Ravens.
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Joining Kansas City
Smith-Schuster agreed to a contract with the Chiefs on Monday, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.
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Being released by New England
The Patriots have released Smith-Schuster.
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Larger role likely sans Rice
Speaking to reporters Wednesday, Patrick Mahomes said Smith-Schuster is one of the players he expects to step up while Rashee Rice is sidelined by a knee injury, per Matt Derrick of ChiefsDigest.com. "You'll see guys like JuJu [Smith-Schuster] and Justin Watson and Noah Gray and really a lot of guys that are going to come in and make plays," Mahomes said.
ANALYSIS
It remains to be seen how long Rice will be out, but Smith-Schuster will likely have an elevated role in Kansas City's depleted receiving corps for at least a few weeks. Smith-Schuster led all Chiefs wide receivers with 933 receiving yards in 2022, and he is one of four players on the team to score a receiving touchdown in 2024, though JuJu has only one other catch so far since reuniting with the Chiefs.
It remains to be seen how long Rice will be out, but Smith-Schuster will likely have an elevated role in Kansas City's depleted receiving corps for at least a few weeks. Smith-Schuster led all Chiefs wide receivers with 933 receiving yards in 2022, and he is one of four players on the team to score a receiving touchdown in 2024, though JuJu has only one other catch so far since reuniting with the Chiefs.