JuJu Smith-Schuster

JuJu Smith-Schuster failed to catch his only target in a 27-20 win over the Ravens in Week 1.

Fantasy Impact

It wasn't a great season debut for Smith-Schuster, who dropped a would-be touchdown on his only target of the game. He was not a big part of the Chiefs' offense and can safely be left on waivers ahead of a Week 2 matchup against the Bengals.

JuJu Smith-Schuster is expected to be available for the Chiefs season opener next Thursday against the Ravens.

Fantasy Impact

Smith-Schuster signed back with Kansas City earlier in the week. His role could expand a bit with Hollywood Brown sidelined, but he'll likely remain off the fantasy radar.

The Chiefs are expected to sign WR JuJu Smith-Schuster, according to multiple reports. Smith-Schuster previously played for Kansas City in 2022.

Fantasy Impact

In 2022, Smith-Schuster appeared in 16 games for the Chiefs, catching 78 of his 101 targets for 933 yards and three touchdowns. As a late-summer addition to an already crowded WR room, it's unlikely he'll see that kind of volume in 2024. However, stranger things have happened. The Chiefs appear to have depth at the WR position: Rashee Rice, Marquise Brown, Xavier Worthy, Skyy Moore, Kadarius Toney, Mecole Hardman. But every name on that list comes with a question mark, and the Chiefs wouldn't be making this move if they were happy about their depth. Monitor the reports in the coming days and weeks, and add Smith-Schuster to your watch list. If he can carve out a role in this offense, he could become an intriguing target to add in deeper leagues.

JuJu Smith-Schuster has been released by the Patriots after spending one year with them.

Fantasy Impact

After his sophomore season breakout in 2018 with the Steelers, Smith-Schuster faded into an unreliable fantasy asset, finishing as the WR66 in half-ppr or worse overall in three of the last five seasons. Smith-Schuster is still only 27 years old and will likely find another landing spot. However, due to his inconsistency week to week and year to year, Smith-Schuster will likely not be fantasy relevant.

Alongside K.J. Osborn, Smith-Schuster is working with the first-team offense as well to start camp.

Fantasy Impact

Smith-Schuster has flashed at times in the past couple of seasons but has not lasted at the top of the depth charts. This is an interesting scenario for the Patriots.