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JuJu Smith-Schuster - Fantasy Points Outlook

Basic StatsJuJu Smith-Schuster's Basic Stats

JuJu Smith-Schuster
ADP: 9.12
Bye: 11
Experience: 6 Yr(s)
Age: 26.8
Height: 6'1"
Weight: 215
40 Time: 4.54
Speed Score: 101.20
SPARQx (Rank): 106.60 (58%)
Burst Score (Rank): 115.30 (20%)
Agility Score (Rank): 11.07 (69%)
Catch Radius (Rank): 10.04 (52%)

JuJu Smith-Schuster's Weekly Outlook

Week 3 Projections
Rec Rec Yds Rec TDs Fantasy Pts
3.7 39.3 0.2 5.1
Weekly Writeup

Rest Of Way Outlook

Rec Rec Yds Rec TDs Fantasy Pts
3.9 42.2 0.3 6

JuJu Smith-Schuster's 2023 Projections & Outlook

Scoring

#64 Wide Receiver

84.8 Projected Points

ADP Rec Rec Yds Rec TDs 100 Fum
9.12 60.7 624.1 4.1 1.6 1.1

3D Projections DS 3D Projections

Basic StatsJuJu Smith-Schuster's Preseason Player Analysis

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Bottom Line

Despite a near-perfect environment, JuJu rarely flashed a high ceiling with the Chiefs last year. At 27, it’s quite possible his best ball is behind him.

Still, his 2023 landing spot looks ripe for another 100+ targets. That’s what gives him some fantasy juice as a low-end WR3/FLEX.

What We Learned Last Year
  • Playing on a one-year deal, JuJu delivered OK results with Kansas City. He finished as the PPR WR27.
  • He led Chiefs WRs in targets (101), catches (78), and yards (933).
  • Smith-Schuster tallied only five top-24 fantasy weeks; three inside the top-12 (PPR).
  • He scored 35.1% of his PPR points in a three-game stretch around midseason.
  • He missed time in August with a knee injury and suffered his 4th documented concussion in Week 10. That cost him one game.
  • Among 84 WRs with 50+ targets, JuJu ranked fourth in catch rate, 53rd in yards per catch, 35th in yards per route run, and 11th in yards after catch per reception.
What to Expect in 2023
  • New England signed Smith-Schuster to a 3-year deal with $16 million guaranteed.
  • He replaces current Raiders WR Jakobi Meyers, who leaves behind 96 targets (14 games).
  • The Pats also added a big slot target in Mike Gesicki, who wasn’t a fit in Miami’s 2022 offense. He posted only 52 targets (fewest since his rookie year) but carries the upside for more in ‘23.
  • New England didn’t make any other significant moves on offense. They’ll look for more out of second-year deep threat Tyquan Thornton. Round 6 rookie WR Kayshon Boutte is more of a project.
  • New OC Bill O’Brien arrives as an upgrade for this entire unit – but especially Mac Jones, whose play dipped in 2022. We ultimately expect a balanced offense, far from a pass-happy approach.
  • Smith-Schuster missed all of spring workouts due to the knee injury he suffered in last year's AFC Championship Game.

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JuJu Smith-Schuster, WR NE

6:28am EDT 9/11/23

Patriots 'manage' JuJu Smith-Schuster's playing time

Patriots WR JuJu Smith-Schuster ran well behind veteran WR Kendrick Bourne and rookie WR Kayshon Boutte in Sunday's loss to the Eagles. Bourne led the WR corps with 73 offensive snaps and 54 routes among 58 Mac Jones dropbacks, according to Pro Football Focus. Boutte ranked second with 55 snaps and 43 routes. Smith-Schuster played just 43 snaps and ran 27 routes, tying rookie WR Demario Douglas in the latter category. ESPN's Mike Reiss says that playing time "reflects him being managed to some degree." Smith-Schuster is dealing with a knee that required a cleanup procedure in the offseason. SI.com's Albert Breer recently said in a radio interview that the knee "is a mess and ... could explode at any point." Smith-Schuster still fared well in target rate. His 7 tied for second on the team, trailing only Bourne. But he turned them into just 33 yards on 4 catches. There's little to like about Smith-Schuster, who is cuttable in some leagues if you're looking for more upside on the waiver wire this week.

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Patriots WR Kendrick Bourne led the team with 11 targets in Sunday's loss to the Eagles, catching 6 for 64 yards and 2 TDs. It helped that WR DeVante Parker was inactive, and that QB Mac Jones attempted 54 passes in the game. Five other Patriots drew 6 or 7 targets. Rookie Demario Douglas tied for second on the team with 7 targets, catching 4 for 40 yards. WR JuJu Smith-Schuster matched him in targets and receptions while tallying 33 yards. We'll see what target and playing-time distribution look like going forward, especially once Parker returns. Bourne gets an upside matchup with the Dolphins in Week 2 before tougher spots against the Jets and Cowboys the following two weeks. Don't be surprised if Bourne remains outside the top 36 in our WR rankings for Week 2, however. The veteran has had other splash weeks in his two Patriots seasons but hasn't been able to sustain production.

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Patriots WR DeVante Parker (knee) is inactive for today’s game vs. the Eagles. That leaves JuJu Smith-Schuster, Kendrick Bourne, and Demario Douglas as New England’s top three WRs. Smith-Schuster is a viable WR3 play. TE Hunter Henry could also see an extra target or two with Parker out.

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Patriots WR DeVante Parker (knee) is not expected to play vs. the Eagles today, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. Parker was limited in practice all week and listed as questionable, but this one still comes as a surprise His absence would leave JuJu Smith-Schuster and Kendrick Bourne as New England's top two WRs, with rookie Demario Douglas the likely No. 3. Smith-Schuster is the only viable Week 1 fantasy play.

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JuJu Smith-Schuster, WR NE
Dynasty MVP 64.9
Position Rank #68 WR
3yr Projection
5yr Projection
10yr Projection
216
337
552
Dynasty Write-up
JuJu successfully rehabbed his value in Kansas City, hitting 70 catches and his highest yardage total since 2018. A return to the Chiefs would have been ideal for this 26-year-old, but instead, he inked a three-year deal with New England. JuJu's set to earn $22.5 million over the next 2 seasons. It's a clear signal the team expects a major impact, although a lot will come down to the maturation of QB Mac Jones.
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