2022 Receiving Stats
REC
78
YDS
933
TD
3
AVG
12.0
TAR
101
2023 Projections
2022 Fantasy Outlook
Joining forces with Patrick Mahomes is one thing; doing so a week before the Chiefs traded
their best receiver is another. And while Kansas City also signed Marquez Valdes-Scantling, the
former Packer won't match the volume Tyreek Hill saw last season (159 targets). That leaves
Smith-Schuster, still only 25, as the likely No. 2 option behind TE Travis Kelce, barring a fourth-
year leap from Mecole Hardman or a huge instant impact from second-round pick Skyy Moore.
Early success is a familiar subject for Smith-Schuster, who finished his rookie season (2017)
with 917 yards before jumping to 1,426 in Year 2. Since then, he's managed only 1,512 yards in
three seasons, averaging a mere 45.8 per game and missing 17 contests (five in 2019, 12 in
2021). The good news, besides his relative youth, is that Smith-Schuster's struggles were at
least somewhat a product of circumstances. With 4.54 speed, he's never been much of a deep
threat, but in his first two seasons there were occasional shots downfield and plenty of
intermediate looks, while the last two years saw his aDOT sink to 5.5 (2020) and 6.5 (2021).
The Steelers turned him into a pure possession/slot guy, adjusting to poor O-line play and a
veteran QB with declining arm strength. Neither of those things is a problem now for Smith-
Schuster, who hopes to restore his value with a one-year, incentive-laden contract. Read Past Outlooks
RANKS

Signs on with New England
The Patriots and Smith-Schuster agreed to terms Wednesday on a three-year, $33 million contract, Taylor Bisciotti of NFL Network reports.
ANALYSIS
Smith-Schuster took a one-year prove-it deal with Kansas City last offseason with the hope of kickstarting his career, but he turned in a somewhat underwhelming campaign despite having Patrick Mahomes as his quarterback. Despite being the Chiefs' de facto No. 1 wideout, Smith-Schuster finished 78 catches for 933 yards and three touchdowns over 16 regular-season outings, and he largely disappeared over the final month of the season and into the playoffs. He'll now head to Foxboro to replace slot man Jakobi Meyers as Mac Jones' current top wideout.
Smith-Schuster took a one-year prove-it deal with Kansas City last offseason with the hope of kickstarting his career, but he turned in a somewhat underwhelming campaign despite having Patrick Mahomes as his quarterback. Despite being the Chiefs' de facto No. 1 wideout, Smith-Schuster finished 78 catches for 933 yards and three touchdowns over 16 regular-season outings, and he largely disappeared over the final month of the season and into the playoffs. He'll now head to Foxboro to replace slot man Jakobi Meyers as Mac Jones' current top wideout.
NFL Stats
Loading NFL Stats...
Fantasy/Red Zone Stats
See red zone opportunities inside the 20, 10 and 5-yard lines along with the percentage of time they converted the opportunity into a touchdown.
Loading Fantasy/Red Zone Stats...
Advanced NFL Stats
How do JuJu Smith-Schuster's 2022 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
45.6Air Yards Per Snap
1.00% Team Air Yards
16.3%% Team Targets
16.3%Avg Depth of Target
7.2 YdsCatch Rate
77.2%Drop Rate
4.0%Avg Yds After Catch
6.1% Targeted On Route
18.1%Avg Yds Per Route Run
1.67Loading Advanced NFL Stats...
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
2022 NFL Game Log
Loading Game Log...
Snap Distribution / Depth Chart
Snap Counts
Snap %
Receiving Alignment Breakdown
See where JuJu Smith-Schuster lined up on the field and how he performed at each spot.
Detailed
Grouped
Side
Loading Alignment Breakdown...
Loading Alignment Breakdown...
Loading Alignment Breakdown...
Loading Team Alignment Breakdown...
2022 JuJu Smith-Schuster Split Stats
Loading NFL Split Stats...
Measurables Review
View College Player Page
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
Recent RotoWire Articles Featuring JuJu Smith-Schuster See More

Jerry Donabedian surveys all of Wednesday's transactions and hones in on the moves that matter most for fantasy.

Miles Sanders helped set the free agent running back market into motion Wednesday by agreeing to a four-year contract with Carolina.

Pittsburgh RB Israel Abanikanda is among eight players worth extended exposure in Underdog best ball drafts, as the rookie's price will likely jump after the combine.

Sasha Yodashkin analzyes the Yahoo DFS contest for the Super Bowl as Travis Kelce is a great alternative for the SUPERSTAR spot.
Past Fantasy Outlooks
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
After lighting up the league as a rookie with 11.6 YPT in 2017, Smith-Schuster’s per-play efficiency has declined every year, culminating in a tailback-like 8.6 YPC (last) and 6.5 YPT (33rd) last year. While Smith-Schuster has never been a burner (4.54 40), his meager per-play production last year was mostly due to Ben Roethlisberger’s lack of arm strength and the Steelers using short passes in lieu of a running game — Smith-Schuster’s aDOT was a league-low 0.8, i.e., on average he was catching passes less than a yard from the line of scrimmage. At 6-1, 215, Smith-Schuster is a tough, stoutly-built receiver, and when not standing right on the line of scrimmage, capable of good routes. He also saw a fair amount of red-zone work — 19 targets from inside the 20 and eight from inside the 10, netting him nine TDs. A free agent this offseason, Smith-Schuster re-signed with the Steelers on a one-year, $8 million deal. He’ll face competition from the quicker and more talented (but also drop-prone) Diontae Johnson and physical freak Chase Claypool, but Smith-Schuster himself is still only 24 and should be a prominent part of the offense, no matter what the Steelers do at quarterback.
More Fantasy News

Seven catches in Super Bowl win
Smith-Schuster recorded seven catches on nine targets for 53 yards in Sunday's 38-35 Super Bowl win over the Eagles.
ANALYSIS
Subscribe now to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Subscribe now to instantly reveal our take on this news.

Full practice Wednesday
Smith-Schuster (knee) practiced fully Wednesday.
ANALYSIS
Subscribe now to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Subscribe now to instantly reveal our take on this news.

Gets back on practice field
Kansas City head coach Andy Reid confirmed that Smith-Schuster (knee) practiced Monday and will likely do so again Tuesday, Matt Derrick of ChiefsDigest.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Subscribe now to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Subscribe now to instantly reveal our take on this news.

Status in question for Super Bowl
Smith-Schuster (knee) is listed as questionable after the first week of preparation ahead of Super Bowl LVII versus the Eagles on Feb. 12.
ANALYSIS
Subscribe now to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Subscribe now to instantly reveal our take on this news.

Not seen practicing
Smith-Schuster (knee) didn't appear to practice Friday, as he was playing catch with Kadarius Toney (ankle/hamstring) while the Chiefs' healthy players were warming up, Pete Sweeney of ArrowheadPride.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Subscribe now to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Subscribe now to instantly reveal our take on this news.