JuJu Smith-Schuster - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

One grab in loss Smith-Schuster caught one of four targets for 12 yards in Sunday's 26-9 loss to the Titans.

Impact With fellow wide receiver Rashee Rice (concussion) sidelined, Smith-Schuster played 41 of the Chiefs' 45 offensive snaps Sunday, his highest snap share of the season. Despite his increased playing time, the veteran wideout was unable to have much of an impact against the Titans while the Kansas City offense struggled without Patrick Mahomes (knee) at the helm. Smith-Schuster's four targets were his most since Week 4, but the 29-year-old remains difficult to trust as the season winds down in what should be an underwhelming aerial attack with Chris Oladokun at quarterback with both Mahomes and Gardner Minshew (knee) on injured reserve. Next up for the Chiefs is a Week 17 matchup against the Broncos.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Comes up empty in Week 15 Smith-Schuster didn't haul in his lone target during Sunday's 16-13 loss to the Chargers.

Impact Smith-Schuster saw an increase in his snap share Sunday, with Hollywood Brown (personal) out of commission and Tyquan Thornton leaving with a possible concussion. Even so, the veteran wideout wasn't a factor in the offense, and now starting quarterback Patrick Mahomes is done for the year due to a torn ACL. There's little to like about Smith-Schuster's fantasy profile the rest of the way in 2025.

DECEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Minimal output versus Houston Smith-Schuster reeled in one of two targets for five yards during Sunday's 20-10 loss to Houston.

Impact Smith-Schuster ranked third among wideouts in terms of offensive snap share in Sunday's contest, but that amounted to just a 38 percent share. The veteran has claimed no more than one pass in any of the last five contests and has just one touchdown on the ledger in 2025, so he can safely be left on the waiver wire in the vast majority of fantasy formats.

DECEMBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

Held without catch in Week 13 loss Smith-Schuster failed to haul in his lone target during the Chiefs' 31-28 loss to the Cowboys on Thursday.

Impact Smith-Schuster failed to record a catch for the second time in three games, and the 2017 second rounder's 22 snaps on offense was fourth most among Chiefs wide receivers behind Rashee Rice (59), Xavier Worthy (58) and Hollywood Brown (29). Smith-Schuster recorded three catches or more in five of the first seven games of the regular season, but the veteran wideout figures to serve in a rotational role for the rest of the 2025 campaign unless Rice, Worthy or Brown were to miss time.

NOVEMBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

Tallies one reception in Week 12 Smith-Schuster notched one reception (on two targets) for eight yards during Sunday's 23-20 overtime victory over the Colts.

Impact Smith-Schuster hasn't tallied more than a single catch in any of the last three games and hasn't cracked double-digits in receiving yards over that span, so there are very few formats in which he should be considered a fantasy option. While he still receives decent run (45 snaps Sunday), he's not in line for many looks in the passing game, barring an absence from Rashee Rice.

NOVEMBER 25 • ROTOWIRE

Nabs one pass versus Buffalo Smith-Schuster hauled in his only target for two yards during Sunday's 28-21 defeat against the Bills.

Impact Smith-Schuster logged a season-low 28 percent offensive snap share in Sunday's tilt, logging just 15 total snaps in the contest. It marked just the second time this season the veteran wideout managed fewer than two receptions in a game, but Smith-Schuster has seen a steep decline in his workload since Rashee Rice returned in Week 7. Nothing is particularly enticing about Smith-Schuster's fantasy outlook as long as the starting wideouts remain healthy.

NOVEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Week 9 Bills vs. Chiefs Start 'Em Sit 'Em Picks feat. Patrick Mahomes, JuJu Smith-Schuster, Travis Kelce The Kansas City Chiefs and Buffalo Bills are set to battle it out in what many will call the game of the week.

NOVEMBER 2 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Minimal output versus Washington Smith-Schuster gathered in both of his targets for 29 yards during Monday's 28-7 win versus the Commanders.

Impact Smith-Schuster totaled just 21 offensive snaps in the contest, his lowest total of the season, and his second week in a row playing fewer than 30 offensive snaps. With Rashee Rice back in the fold and the wideout room healthy, this trend seems likely to continue. Smith-Schuster was already on the waiver wire in a lot of leagues before Rice returned, and there are very few situations where he's worth rostering in fantasy at the moment.

OCTOBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Targeted three times Smith-Schuster recorded three receptions on three targets for 35 yards in Sunday's 31-0 win over the Raiders.

Impact Rashee Rice made his season debut and immediately dominated opportunity, commanding 10 targets while the next closest Chief had five. Smith-Schuster was in the mix with the rest of Kansas City's pass catchers and set up the team's third touchdown of the day with long gains of 19 and 12 yards. While Smith-Schuster is a key part of the team's offense, he has topped 50 receiving yards only three times in seven games this season and is likely to be less involved moving forward due to the return of Rice.

OCTOBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Targeted three times Smith-Schuster recorded three receptions on three targets for 35 yards in Sunday's 31-0 win over the Raiders.

OCTOBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Rashee Rice to play first game for Chiefs in more than a year after suspension

Rashee Rice is set to return to the Kansas City Chiefs after serving a six-game suspension for violating the NFL's personal-conduct policy

OCTOBER 17 • Associated Press

Chiefs are watching JuJu Smith-Schuster become something rare at wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster has become the glue guy and veteran voice the Chiefs need most.

OCTOBER 17 • ARROWHEADADDICT.COM

Raiders visit Chiefs for another matchup between longtime AFC West rivals

The Kansas City Chiefs face the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday

OCTOBER 16 • Associated Press

Chiefs' offense gets a boost as Rashee Rice returns from suspension

The Kansas City Chiefs are set to see their offense in full swing as Rashee Rice returns to join wide receivers Xavier Worthy and Marquise Brown for Sunday's game against the Las V...

OCTOBER 15 • Associated Press

Efficient yet unspectacular Week 6 Smith-Schuster hauled in all three of his targets for 57 yards during Sunday's 30-17 victory against the Lions.

Impact Smith-Schuster made the most of his three grabs, tallying 30, 17 and 10 yards on each of them to reach 57 for the day, but that doesn't generate enough fantasy value to warrant using him in the majority of formats. On top of that, Rashee Rice returns this week to reclaim his spot in the slot. With Hollywood Brown claiming a starting role and Tyquan Thornton and second-year wideout Xavier Worthy all vying for playing time, Smith-Schuster is at risk of getting squeezed out of some snaps moving forward.

OCTOBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

Sorry, NFL: Chiefs Still Look Like Best Team in Professional Football

Colin Cowherd has seen enough after the Chiefs' victory over the Lions, declaring that Kansas City is back as the NFL's No. 1 team.

OCTOBER 13 • FOX SPORTS

Sorry, NFL: Chiefs Still Look Like Best Team in Professional Football

NFL: Detroit Lions' Brian Branch banned for one game without pay after punching Kansas City Chiefs' JuJu Smith-Schuster Brian Branch punched Kansas City Chiefs JuJu Smith-Schuster and left him with a bloody nose during the Detroit Lions defeat on Sunday; Branc...

OCTOBER 13 • SKY.COM

Lions safety Brian Branch gets 1-game suspension for punching Chiefs' JuJu Smith-Schuster

The NFL has suspended Detroit Lions safety Brian Branch for one game without pay for unsportsmanlike conduct following a loss at Kansas City

OCTOBER 13 • Associated Press

Lions DB Brian Branch Suspended 1 Game For Hitting Chiefs WR JuJu Smith-Schuster

The Lions will be without defensive back Brian Branch against the Buccaneers in Week 7 as he's been suspended for hitting Chiefs wide receiv...

OCTOBER 13 • FOX SPORTS

Lions DB Brian Branch Suspended 1 Game For Hitting Chiefs WR JuJu Smith-Schuster

Chiefs' JuJu Smith-Schuster 'Sure' About One Thing After Fight With Brian Branch Smith-Schuster speaks out.

OCTOBER 13 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM

Brian Branch explains reason behind punch on JuJu Smith-Schuster that led to Lions-Chiefs fight | Sporting News Detroit Lions safety Brian Branch explained what led to him delivering an open-handed punch to Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver JuJu Smith-S...

OCTOBER 13 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Chiefs-Lions fight: How spat involving Patrick Mahomes, Juju Smith-Schuster, Brian Branch led to postgame scuffle | Sporting News As Kansas City secured its third win of the season, an incident involving Mahomes, Smith-Schuster and Branch broke out.

OCTOBER 13 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Patrick Mahomes, Brian Branch Involved in Lions vs. Chiefs Post-Game Scuffle

An intense primetime battle between the Kansas City Chiefs and Detroit Lions didn't end after the final whistle Sunday night.

OCTOBER 13 • FOX SPORTS

Patrick Mahomes, Brian Branch Involved in Lions vs. Chiefs Post-Game Scuffle

Brian Branch and the Lions end a frustrating loss at Kansas City with postgame fisticuffs

The Detroit Lions had a tough night against the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium

OCTOBER 13 • Associated Press

Mahomes leads the Chiefs to a 30-17 victory over Lions, and a fistfight erupts at the finish

Patrick Mahomes threw for 257 yards and three touchdowns and led the Kansas City Chiefs to a 30-17 victory over the ailing Detroit Lions

OCTOBER 13 • Associated Press

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Rashee Rice to play first game for Chiefs in more than a year after suspension

Raiders visit Chiefs for another matchup between longtime AFC West rivals

Chiefs' offense gets a boost as Rashee Rice returns from suspension

Sorry, NFL: Chiefs Still Look Like Best Team in Professional Football

Lions safety Brian Branch gets 1-game suspension for punching Chiefs' JuJu Smith-Schuster

Lions DB Brian Branch Suspended 1 Game For Hitting Chiefs WR JuJu Smith-Schuster

Patrick Mahomes, Brian Branch Involved in Lions vs. Chiefs Post-Game Scuffle

Brian Branch and the Lions end a frustrating loss at Kansas City with postgame fisticuffs

Mahomes leads the Chiefs to a 30-17 victory over Lions, and a fistfight erupts at the finish