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Irv Smith Jr.
TE
, Kansas City Chiefs

Age: 26
Weight: 242 lbs
Height: 6' 2"

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Depth Chart Ranking: 2

Pts	RecYds	RecTD	Rec	RuYds
16	115	1	18	0

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Vikings RB Dalvin Cook injures hand

Star Tribune

Aug 03, 2022 · 8:44 AM EDT

After the team announced starting tight end Irv Smith Jr. would miss the preseason with a thumb injury, starting running back Dalvin Cook left the practice field with what appeared to be a hand injury. He returned for one team snap and then sat out the rest of Tuesday's practice at TCO Performance Center.

Later, his backup, Alexander Mattison, also appeared to injure a finger on a play. He, too, watched the rest of practice from the sideline.

And a third running back, Kene Nwangwu, suffered what coach Kevin O'Connell called a "soft-tissue, lower-leg injury" on Monday. Nwangwu sat out Monday and Tuesday.

Fantasy Impact:

There wasn't any other information but hopefully the injuries aren't serious. Cook, of course, is ranked high among running backs in terms of fantasy value, and we have him sixth on our running back list.

Schefter: Vikings TE Irv Smith Jr. has thumb surgery

Adam Schefter on Twitter

Aug 02, 2022 · 3:01 PM EDT

Vikings’ TE Irv Smith underwent thumb surgery today.

Fantasy Impact:

HC Kevin O'Connell expects him to be ready for start of the regular season, according to the rest of Schefter's tweet. Smith was a popular breakout candidate heading into last season but a torn meniscus ended his season in early September. In his place, Tyler Conklin was the fantasy TE16, and last year’s offense was likely more run-heavy than the 2022 version will be. In the 11 career games where Smith saw at least four targets, he averaged 3.7 receptions for 39 yards and 0.45 touchdowns (on 5.2 targets per game), which works out to 8.7 PPG. That’s about what Kyle Pitts averaged as last season’s TE5. A top-12 finish is definitely in play for Smith.

Vikings Beat: K.J. Osborn 'locked into' WR3 spot

Adam Levitan on Twitter

Aug 02, 2022 · 1:02 PM EDT

No surprise that K.J. Osborn locked into the No. 3 WR spot for Vikings.

Fantasy Impact:

Levitan said those who cover the team are expecting a bump in both pass rate and 3-WR sets with Kevin O'Connell in charge. So Osborn could end up having some fantasy value. However he'll have to battle target monsters Jefferson and Thielen, and perhaps also the return of Smith Jr. at tight end. The post also indicated Smith-Marsette is the WR4 right now.

O'Connell: Irv Smith Jr. going to be a big part of what we do

Chris Tomasson via Twitter

May 18, 2022 · 2:28 PM EDT

Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell addressed TE Irv Smith Jr.'s role heading into his first season leading the team. "I know there were a lot of folks excited about him last fall before that injury," O'Connell said. "He's going to be a major part of what we do."

O'Connell also added that the team has to be careful with his return from his knee injury.

Fantasy Impact:

It is hype season, but with Tyler Conklin in New Jersey and little competition for targets, Smith has a chance to (finally) take the step forward that was expected prior to injury in 2021.