Fantasy Upside
JuJu Smith-Schuster got a deal worth $11 million and is now at least among the top options in the passing game for the Patriots alongside DeVante Parker, who got a similar deal to stay in New England. Smith-Schuster should be a serviceable wide receiver for the Patriots and take over the role once held by Jakobi Meyers, who is now a Raider.
Fantasy Downside
Smith-Schuster isn't a wide receiver that's going to boast huge numbers. He'll be a flex option at best. He didn't post great numbers last season and that was in Kansas City with Patrick Mahomes throwing him the football. Now, it's Mac Jones. Needless to say, there's a major gap in talent there. New England also will focus on the running backs on offense, so Smith-Schuster's ceiling is capped.
2023 Bottom Line
Smith-Schuster could be a fine WR3/Flex option, but that's about as good as it's going to get with him. If he does get the Jakobi Meyers role, at least he'll have a chance to catch some passes -- Meyers caught 67 passes on 96 targets for 804 yards and six touchdowns last season.