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Smith tallied one reception on two targets for eight yards in Week 17 against the Texans. Ryan Tannehill targeted only five players all game, yet the tight end corps commanded only four total targets. That limited Smith to one reception, his fourth game with one or fewer receptions on the season. Though inconsistent, Smith took another small step forward in his fourth professional campaign, racking up career-best marks in receptions, yards, targets and touchdowns despite missing one game. Smith's rookie contract will expire at the conclusion of the 2020 season, but for now his focus will remain on the team's upcoming playoff matchup against the Ravens.
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Smith caught three passes (seven targets) for 30 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 40-14 loss to Green Bay. Ryan Tannehill and the entire Tennessee passing attack struggled mightily in frigid conditions, but Smith was the beneficiary of the team's only passing touchdown of the contest, allowing the tight end to finish with a respectable fantasy output. The 24-year-old is having another modest season, eclipsing his previous season high of 439 yards by one yard Sunday. The only noticeable difference in his production has been the uptick in touchdowns (eight) after finishing with three or fewer scores in his previous three seasons as a pro. Smith's improvement as a red-zone target does boost his value at a shallow position, just don't expect elite production and you will not be disappointed. A favorable matchup against a terrible Houston defense looms in Week 17.
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Smith (knee) doesn't have a designation for Sunday's contest at Green Bay, Terry McCormick of TitanInsider.com reports. Smith logged a midweek absence from practice Thursday, but he otherwise practiced in full, clearing him for Week 16 action. On the season, he's consistently earned at least 70 percent of the snaps on offense, doing so in 11 of 13 appearances. That said, Smith's production has been sporadic en route to 37 catches, 410 yards and seven touchdowns on 56 targets.
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Smith (knee) is slated to return to practice Friday, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports. We'll circle back to see how the Titans officially list the tight end for Sunday night's game against the Packers, but Smith's return to the field Friday bodes well for his chances of being cleared to play this weekend.
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Smith (knee) didn't practice Thursday, John Glennon of BroadwaySportsMedia.com reports. The tight end wasn't listed on Wednesday's injury report, so his Thursday addition is notable. What Smith is able to do at practice Friday should clarify if he's in any danger of missing Sunday night's game against the Packers. If he is limited or out for the contest, added targets would be available for Anthony Firkser and Geoff Swaim, along with MyCole Pruitt to a lesser degree.
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Completed Games
WK | OPP | TAR | RECPT | REYD | REAVG | RETD | FPTS |
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1 | @DEN | 7 | 4 | 36 | 9.00 | 1 | 9 |
2 | JAC | 5 | 4 | 84 | 21.00 | 2 | 20 |
3 | @MIN | 8 | 5 | 61 | 12.20 | 0 | 6 |
4 | BYE | - | - | - | - | - | - |
5 | BUF | 7 | 5 | 40 | 8.00 | 2 | 16 |
6 | HOU | 2 | 1 | 13 | 13.00 | 0 | 1 |
7 | PIT | 4 | 1 | 9 | 9.00 | 0 | 0 |
8 | @CIN | 2 | 2 | 29 | 14.50 | 0 | 2 |
9 | CHI | 2 | 2 | 32 | 16.00 | 1 | 9 |
10 | IND | 6 | 2 | 14 | 7.00 | 0 | 7 |
11 | @BAL | 6 | 4 | 20 | 5.00 | 1 | 8 |
12 | @IND | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
*13 | CLE | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
14 | @JAC | 2 | 2 | 20 | 10.00 | 0 | 2 |
15 | DET | 5 | 5 | 52 | 10.40 | 0 | 5 |
16 | @GB | 7 | 3 | 30 | 10.00 | 1 | 9 |
17 | @HOU | 2 | 1 | 8 | 8.00 | 0 | 0 |
PROJECTION | 69 | 50 | 613 | 12.26 | 6 | 99 | |
* indicates player did not play that week |
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Career Stats
Season | Tar | Recpt | ReYd | ReTD | ReFD | ReAvg | FPTS |
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2020 | 65 | 41 | 448 | 8 | 25 | 10.93 | 54 |
2019 | 44 | 35 | 439 | 3 | 16 | 12.54 | 68 |
2018 | 30 | 20 | 258 | 3 | 10 | 12.90 | 43 |
2017 | 30 | 18 | 157 | 2 | 5 | 8.72 | 27 |
3 Year Avg | 35 | 24 | 285 | 3 | 10 | 11.88 | 48 |
Career | 169 | 114 | 1302 | 16 | 56 | 11.42 |