The Pittsburgh Steelers will host the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 11. Here’s the latest fantasy football news and advice to help you with your lineups this week and moving forward, specifically regarding TE Jonnu Smith.
Is Jonnu Smith Playing in Week 11?
Smith is not on the injury report, and barring a surprise, he is expected to play.
We’ll continue to monitor the Steelers’ injury report leading up to kickoff for any changes. You can also visit and bookmark our Fantasy News Tracker for the latest updates.
Should You Start or Sit Smith in Week 11?
Aaron Rodgers playing one of his worst games didn’t help things, but I’m not sure it matters.
This Arthur Smith pass game is having trouble getting DK Metcalf into fantasy lineups consistently, so why would we think it can support a tight end committee?
To be honest, if Jonnu Smith, Pat Freiermuth, and Darnell Washington were all one player, I wouldn’t be interested.
OK, that was phrased poorly. If they were all literally combined into one another and we had a 19’3″, 770-pound tight end … yes, they’d have my attention. But role-wise, no thanks. The three of them combined for one fewer target than Calvin Austin earned last week, and that means none of them are even worth a second look long-term.
For one week against the Bengals?
Smith ran one more route than Washington and Freiermuth combined in the loss to the Chargers, so he’d be my pick, but he’s outside of my top 15.
Are you looking for start/sit advice for other players in your lineup? Read our Fantasy Football Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em Cheat Sheet.
Smith’s Fantasy Points Projection in Week 11
Smith is projected to score 6.3 fantasy points in PPR formats.
We project Smith to have three receptions for 27 yards and 0.2 touchdowns. Smith could also add one rushing yard.
Check out the free PFSN Fantasy Start-Sit Optimizer for the latest projections and advice for your lineups this week.
Week 11 Weather Impact: Bengals at Steelers
The forecast for kickoff is 60°F with 11 mph winds. These are ideal conditions for fantasy production.
