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RB Brashard Smith, KC (1 Viewer)
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FantasyGuru24
Footballguy
This kid could be a real sleeper towards the end of the season ..
ponchsox
Footballguy
Yep. I have PTSD from someone picking up McKinnon a few years ago and destroying me with three TDs in the playoffs. I want to be ahead of the curve this year.
ponchsox
Footballguy
He was a decent enough runner in college, put up numbers. I see him as a 5-10 rush attempt player and 6-7 pass catches per game in the NFL. If he carves out that role for the Chiefs this year, he’ll be valuable for fantasy.
ponchsox
Footballguy
He’s more like McKinnon but 10 pounds lighter.
BigJim®
Footballguy
I felt lucky to get virtually for free via FA when he was a final roster cut. I assume due to his size and role that suggests. Size concerns led me to underestimate other recent RBs who became very productive NFL RBs.
Brashard Smith 5'10" 194 4.39 40
Running Back A 5'9" 199 4.36 40 (2000/20 TDs in 2024)
Running Back B 5'8" 188 4.32 40 (1500/12 TDs in 2024)
Running Back C 5'9" 192 4.55 40 (1500/8 TDs in 2024)
Running Back D 5'9" 194 4.65 40 (1500/16 TDs in 2024)
Brashard Smith 5'10" 194 4.39 40
Running Back A 5'9" 199 4.36 40 (2000/20 TDs in 2024)
Running Back B 5'8" 188 4.32 40 (1500/12 TDs in 2024)
Running Back C 5'9" 192 4.55 40 (1500/8 TDs in 2024)
Running Back D 5'9" 194 4.65 40 (1500/16 TDs in 2024)
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Also note Andy's history with smaller backs. He's had a few great ones.
My head is spinning.
This is just a "pick up any RB on any kind of news" type of day:
ESPN’s Dan Graziano reports that Chiefs RB Brashard Smith is expected to have “more involvement in the offense” moving forward.
Smith logged 19 offensive snaps last week, hitting the double-digit mark for the first time this season. He likewise hit season highs in carries (four) and targets (four). Isiah Pacheco and Kareem Hunt are playing very inefficiently and Smith’s pass-catching profile fits well with the Chiefs’ preferred offensive approach. His chance to establish himself as the Chiefs’ committee leader, or more, appears to be upon us. Seventh-round rookies cannot be viewed as guaranteed to succeed, but he is absolutely worth adding wherever available right now, before we find out if Smith has what it takes.
This is just a "pick up any RB on any kind of news" type of day:
ESPN’s Dan Graziano reports that Chiefs RB Brashard Smith is expected to have “more involvement in the offense” moving forward.
Smith logged 19 offensive snaps last week, hitting the double-digit mark for the first time this season. He likewise hit season highs in carries (four) and targets (four). Isiah Pacheco and Kareem Hunt are playing very inefficiently and Smith’s pass-catching profile fits well with the Chiefs’ preferred offensive approach. His chance to establish himself as the Chiefs’ committee leader, or more, appears to be upon us. Seventh-round rookies cannot be viewed as guaranteed to succeed, but he is absolutely worth adding wherever available right now, before we find out if Smith has what it takes.
Seriously. I don’t have the roster space. I have one team starting Marks and Dowdle. With Carter, Kendre, and Tuten in the wings.
King of the Jungle
Footballguy
I just can’t get on board with him being much more than a spot receiving threat.
Banger
Footballguy
Problem is he needs to jump Pacheco and Hunt to have real value. Without an injury what are the chances that he flips the script that much? They have Rice coming back, worthy healthy…they don’t need to take risks.
They’ll spread it around. They don’t care about fantasy.
Had him and dropped him for Carter.
They’ll spread it around. They don’t care about fantasy.
Had him and dropped him for Carter.
FantasyGuru24
Footballguy
The key to their season is getting this guy involved in the offense and be a legit weapon.
Football Jones
Footballguy
I don't believe the Chiefs drafted Smith to be anything but a receiving weapon with a few runs sprinkled in. Reid recently mentioned something to the effect they don't want Smith running it up in there much (I'm assuming due to his size). That's not his NFL skill set, anyway.
Smith will almost for certain be more valuable to KC as opposed to his FF owners.
Smith will almost for certain be more valuable to KC as opposed to his FF owners.
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Drake Hater
Footballguy
He's been an ok bye week/injury filler in PPR. Not great, but at least there's some value there. Not so much in 0.5 PPR or standard.
ZADO
Footballguy
i hope the coaching staff agrees
Daily Chiefs
Brashard Smith’s ranks among all WR/TE/RBs with 15+ targets this season:
YAC/Reception: 11.4 yards — 5th in the NFL
Yards per Route Run: 3.13 — 3rd in the NFL
The “Give Brashard Smith more snaps” train is rolling full steam ahead
TVT 0 N S T A
Footballguy
The Chiefs rushing attack has been pretty pedestrian. I could see Andy Reid using Smith like Westbrook back in Philly? Short dump offs and huge YAC. Picked him up as my top priority and only cost me 7% FAAB.
Drake Hater
Footballguy
I've been starting him in PPR leagues but holding off in 0.5 PPR simply because Hunt keeps getting these RZ packages. Wondering about that half point value going forward. KC getting Rice back improves this offense so much and Rice gets those RZ targets as well. If I pick him up I'd have to drop a back like Kamara (or KW3), which I'd be OK with but that injury to Miller means Kamara gets a ton of snaps. Hard decision to make. Anyone have insight?
Insein
Footballguy
I'd choose Kamara over him. Not enough work yet and they still seem to like Pacheco who's starting to get back to form. An injury to Hunt or Pacheco though and he's in business.
rockaction
Footballguy
The only reason I can see Kansas City trading for a back is for the threat of both receiving and also the between-the-tackles stuff that this kid doesn't really do yet (he may never). But they're talking about Hall and Kamara, and neither of those guys are really between-the-tackles kind of guys either. Maybe they keep defenses more honest with the threat of running inside, but how many defenses are really concerned about Kamara getting rugged? Sadly, this goes a bit for Hall right now also, I think. I don't have charting data in front of me, but that's my impression.
This kid is faster and probably more shifty and tough in the open field these days than those two guys. I think (I've definitely been wrong) that we might see a bunch of this kid this Monday to see if he's up to it and up to snuff. Just a hunch.
This kid is faster and probably more shifty and tough in the open field these days than those two guys. I think (I've definitely been wrong) that we might see a bunch of this kid this Monday to see if he's up to it and up to snuff. Just a hunch.
picked him up in my only redraft needing a RB2 (full PPR) was surprised i was the only bid since RBs are scarce
his hands and speed force Ds to account for him out of the backfield which opens up the intermediate passing where Rice and Kelce thrive
hopefully he gets a half dozen targets a game and some runs
his hands and speed force Ds to account for him out of the backfield which opens up the intermediate passing where Rice and Kelce thrive
hopefully he gets a half dozen targets a game and some runs
The Finist
Footballguy
Kareem Hunt (knee) did not practice Thursday.
Hunt suffered a bone bruise in his knee in Week 7 against the Raiders. He logged a season-low four carries and was held without a reception for the first time this year. Now he looks unlikely to suit up on Monday versus the Commanders. If Hunt is unable to play, Isiah Pacheco will finally get the chance to dominate the backfield carries, with Brashard Smith also pitching in for more touches than usual.
3h ago
Source: Pete Sweeney
Hunt suffered a bone bruise in his knee in Week 7 against the Raiders. He logged a season-low four carries and was held without a reception for the first time this year. Now he looks unlikely to suit up on Monday versus the Commanders. If Hunt is unable to play, Isiah Pacheco will finally get the chance to dominate the backfield carries, with Brashard Smith also pitching in for more touches than usual.
3h ago
Source: Pete Sweeney
Reid said he was OK so not sure about what the blurb says
steelcityman
Footballguy
My team stinks, so I started, like a real team, playing the kids, Smith, Gadsden, Neal, J Higgins are all in my lineup this week. So far so good.
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TVT 0 N S T A
Footballguy
How do we feel about Smith rest of the way? Fumble didn't help. Pacheco injury does.
Any guesses to the workload he gets? Consensus doesn't seem to forecast a spike.
Any guesses to the workload he gets? Consensus doesn't seem to forecast a spike.
eagles 123
Footballguy
This week will be telling (also trade deadline). Depending on outcome of the next game it will either be a coming out party or a drop.
Been holding hoping for a spike, but I fear nothing really changes.
Seeing Rice in the backfield was a bit alarming.
Ideally we see him do more this week other than quick passes at the line of scrimmage and gadget stuff. If he starts eating into more of the Hunt/Pacheco regular snaps that would be impressive (but I doubt it happens).
zamboni
Footballguy
I think he gets a slight bump in touches, but not much more than that as his role may stay the same. Overall, not sure the RB position for the Chiefs holds a ton of value these days, except at the stripe where Hunt is making his bones. Rice is being used as a hybrid WR/RB, so that siphons away some of those backfield touches. Also a lot of mouths to feed, so they don't need to create a ton of touches for Smith.
Hope I'm wrong as I own Smith in a couple of leagues, but have a feeling a lot of people will be dropping him after this weekend.
Hope I'm wrong as I own Smith in a couple of leagues, but have a feeling a lot of people will be dropping him after this weekend.
Insein
Footballguy
Yep. Holding for this week. If Pacheco is out and nothing happens, I'm dropping.
steelcityman
Footballguy
I had him in 2 leagues, traded him last week for a 3rd and 4th rd pick in 2026. I was happy to accept that offer.
In my other league I am dead last, and traded all my decent players for picks next year. So I play him, for a couple points.
But I dont think he will be much, just a bit too small, and in the KC offense, there really isnt a guy in the backfield. He'll have some games eventually where he makes a long TD or 6-7 catches, but if you arent starting him, whats that worth?
In my other league I am dead last, and traded all my decent players for picks next year. So I play him, for a couple points.
But I dont think he will be much, just a bit too small, and in the KC offense, there really isnt a guy in the backfield. He'll have some games eventually where he makes a long TD or 6-7 catches, but if you arent starting him, whats that worth?
Football Jones
Footballguy
I wasn't high on Smith coming out and I've seen nothing to change my mind so I think you made the right call. I believe he's one of those guys who'll be a better NFL player than FF asset.
Sure, Smith could have a long TD run once in a blue moon, but if he sticks, it'll be as a 3rd down back/COP, IMO.
FantasyGuru24
Footballguy
Might be a sneaky start this week ..
Drake Hater
Footballguy
I may flex him this week in full PPR. Snap count may go up and if he's going to break a play, on the road in Buffalo is as good a chance as any.
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