JuJu Smith-Schuster

WR · #196

NYG · WR · Age 29

SIT

JuJu Smith-Schuster's recent release from the Giants and subsequent lack of a team indicates he is not in our value top-150 for Week 19.

Role & volume

Over his last four games, JuJu averaged just 75.5% snap share and 10.8% target share, contributing only an average of 2.5 PPR points per game.

Projected role

With no current team affiliation as of Week 19, JuJu's projected role remains undefined, lacking any recent dated event indicating a significant opportunity or usage on the field.

Range (floor–ceiling)

Given his recent release and lack of involvement in games, JuJu's floor is effectively zero PPR points, with no clear ceiling due to an uncertain future role.

Current statusNYG

Risk & Opportunity Analysis (12 flags)

Risk Flags

Injury Concerns2
Patrick Mahomes is done for the year due to a torn ACL, severely impacting KC's passing attack efficiency and target distribution. Even with backup QBs, JuJu's limited snap share makes him nearly unusable.
Persistent Rotational Role
JuJu recorded three catches or more in only five of the first seven games and serves in a rotational role unless Rice, Worthy or Brown miss time. He's clearly the 4th WR on the depth chart behind Rashee Rice, Xavier Worthy, and Marquise Brown.
Free Agency Uncertainty
JuJu signed just a one-year deal with KC prior to the season and will head into the offseason looking for another deal, whether with the Chiefs or elsewhere. He's listed among Kansas City's 2026 free agents, and the Chiefs front office suggests they cannot continue with the JuJu approach long-term.
Target Competition
JuJu is at best WR4-5 on a team with Rashee Rice, Xavier Worthy, Marquise Brown, Jalen Royals, and Tyquan Thornton all ahead or competing. His 4.3 PPG and #89 PPR season rank are real-production confirmation of a non-startable depth role.
Roster Uncertainty
Signed as a veteran-minimum depth piece into a suddenly crowded room — the Giants also added Odell Beckham Jr. and Braxton Berrios this offseason. JuJu is fighting Mooney, Calvin Austin III, OBJ, Berrios, and rookie Malachi Fields just to secure a roster spot, let alone snaps.

Opportunity Flags

Mahomes Recovery 2027
If JuJu remains with KC and Mahomes returns fully healthy in 2026, there could be slight improvement to passing volume. However, his age and depth chart position make this a weak upside scenario.
Injury Concerns
If Rashee Rice or Xavier Worthy miss significant time, JuJu could temporarily see increased snaps. However, his 2025 production when filling in was poor (231 yards, 2 TDs).
Elite QB Context
Extensive familiarity with Mahomes means JuJu's per-target efficiency runs above what his raw volume suggests; his floor when actually deployed is real, just infrequent.
Scheme Fit
Reunites with OC Matt Nagy from their Kansas City days, which could earn him a more defined role and slightly better odds of making the roster than a cold signing.
Injury Replacement Value
Malik Nabers is rehabbing a torn ACL + meniscus and may miss Week 1, opening a short-term early-season volume window — but OBJ and Berrios are ahead of JuJu in line to absorb it.
Playoff Leverage
KC's Super Bowl window remains open with Mahomes, creating potential for increased playoff production if JuJu stays healthy and secures consistent targets.

Format Comparison

JuJu Smith-Schuster — Format Comparison

Format	Value	vs Best
PPR 1QBBest	426	—
PPR SF	270	-156

Format

Value

vs Best

PPR 1QBBest

426

—

PPR SF

270

-156