Tre'Quan Smith

Week 12 vs. Atlanta Falcons

Tre’Quan Smith caught 10-of-13 targets for 157 yards and a touchdown in the Saints’ Week 11 win over the Eagles. Considering he wasn’t even targeted a week ago in Cincinnati despite New Orleans scoring 50 points, this was a shocking performance by Smith. Drew Brees constantly peppered Smith throughout the first half, including in the two-minute drill where the receiver finished with a 22-yard catch and a 15-yard touchdown in which he absorbed a big hit. Smith is a boom-or-bust option for Thursday’s matchup with the Falcons but he’s worth a flier in the FLEX given how much Atlanta’s cornerbacks have struggled this season. Ranked as our WR19 for Week 12, we would view Smith as a low- end WR2. Just monitor his status throughout the week because he is currently dealing with a foot injury that left him as a “DNP” on Monday and Tuesday.

Week 10 at Cincinnati Bengals

Tre-Quan Smith caught two-of-three targets for 23 yards and a touchdown in the Saints’ win over the Rams in Week 9. His touchdown came on the goal line in the second quarter and otherwise saved fantasy owners’ days who took a flier on him in their FLEX spot. Smith has otherwise disappointed since Ted Ginn Jr. went down with injury and will be nothing more than a dart throw when the Saints visit the Bengals on Sunday. Smith ranks as our WR42 for Week 10 and we would recommend avoiding him.

Week 8 at Minnesota Vikings

Tre’Quan Smith caught three-of-six targets for 44 yards in the Saints’ Week 7 win over the Ravens. Since Ted Ginn went down, Smith has caught six passes on nine targets. Despite being the next-best option behind Michael Thomas in the team’s passing game, the Saints have become more balanced since Mark Ingram returned from his four-game suspension. Ranked as our WR48 for Week 8, avoid using Smith when the Saints travel to Minnesota on Sunday night. He simply doesn’t see enough looks in the passing game.