Irv Smith Jr. and the Minnesota Vikings (6-9) bring a three-game losing streak into a meeting with the Detroit Lions (5-10) on Sunday, January 3, 2021 at Ford Field.
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Week 17 Projections
Smith is projected to score 5.9 fantasy points in Week 17 against Detroit. The Lions are the 32nd-ranked team in fantasy points allowed and 19th-ranked against tight ends. Smith ranks 13th among tight ends for the upcoming week, fantasy owners might be better off looking elsewhere for a TE this week. The Lions have allowed opposing offenses to throw for 291.7 yards per game, placing them 30th in the league.
| Rank | Name | Week 17 Projected Fantasy Points |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Darren Waller | 10.1 |
| 2 | Travis Kelce | 9.3 |
| 3 | George Kittle | 8.8 |
| … | … | … |
| 12 | T.J. Hockenson | 5.9 |
| 13 | Irv Smith Jr. | 5.9 |
| 14 | Mike Gesicki | 5.8 |
Projected fantasy points and data in this article reflect data from SportsData.io as of December 30, 2020, 6:20 AM ET.
Season Fantasy Ranking
Smith is the 180th-highest scoring player overall in fantasy football this season, far higher than his average draft position of 315. He goes into the matchup as the 92nd-ranked tight end, 72 spots below his No. 20 ADP among TEs. On the field this season, Smith has hauled in 28 passes for 335 yards and scored five touchdowns.
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Irv Smith Jr. Weekly Performance
| Week | Opponent | Opp. Pos. Rank | Fantasy Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 | NO | 18 | 17.3 |
| 15 | CHI | 29 | 3.7 |
| 14 | TB | 21 | 12.3 |
| 13 | JAX | 31 | 0 |
| 12 | CAR | 20 | 0 |
| 11 | DAL | 22 | 2.3 |
| 10 | CHI | 24 | 0 |
| 9 | DET | 12 | 13 |
| 8 | GB | 8 | 1.6 |
| 6 | ATL | 31 | 7.5 |
| 5 | SEA | 3 | 6.4 |
| 4 | HOU | 21 | 0 |
| 3 | TEN | 29 | 0 |
| 2 | IND | 1 | 0.3 |
| 1 | GB | 18 (2019) | 1.1 |
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