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Smartt (ankle) didn't practice Wednesday. Smartt failed to record a stat while playing 16 special-teams snaps in the Chargers' Week 8 win over the Saints, but it now appears he picked up an ankle injury in the process. The third-year tight end from Old Dominion will almost certainly need to upgrade to at least limited participation Thursday or Friday to play in Sunday's matchup in Cleveland.
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Smartt (shoulder) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Chiefs. Smartt was upgraded to full practice Friday after being limited Wednesday and Thursday, a sign he has a decent chance to suit up versus Kansas City. Smartt has nine catches for 141 yards and one touchdown on 18 targets this season.
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Smartt (coach's decision) is inactive Sunday against the Broncos, Daniel Popper of The Athletic reports. Smartt will be the odd man out at tight end for the Chargers after appearing in all 12 games for the team this season. The team will opt to dress Nick Vannett and Stephen Anderson as their No. 3 and No. 4 tight ends behind Gerald Everett and Donald Parham, respectively.
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Smartt failed to corral his lone target in Sunday's 20-10 loss to the Ravens. After coming off back-to-back weeks with 20 or more offensive snaps and three targets, Smartt didn't get much playing time in Week 12, with no stats off only eight offensive snaps. The undrafted free agent saw his best game of the year in Week 11 with a touchdown off his sole 51-yard reception, but he has yet to record multiple receptions in a contest. On the season, the 25-year-old has seen 198 total snaps less than Donald Parham and Gerald Everett who both have tallied more than 300. He should continue to see a minimal role when the Chargers travel to New England in Week 13.
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Smartt caught one of three targets for 51 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 23-20 loss to the Packers. Smartt's trip to the end zone was his first score of the 2023 campaign. The 25-year-old tight end played behind Donald Parham with Gerald Everett (chest) ruled out for the contest. Smartt saw three targets for the second straight week, so it's possible he'll continue to see increased involvement for the Chargers' offense that is in need of playmakers. He'll have the opportunity to build off this performance when the Chargers host the Ravens in Week 12.
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| WK | DATE | OPP | OPP RANK | OPP FPTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | 11/03 | @Cleveland | 11 | 4.75 |
| 10 | 11/10 | Tennessee | 8 | 4.71 |
| 11 | 11/17 | Cincinnati | 25 | 8.00 |
| 12 | 11/25 | Baltimore | 24 | 7.75 |
| 13 | 12/01 | @Atlanta | 21 | 7.00 |
| 14 | 12/08 | @Kansas City | 32 | 9.71 |
| 15 | 12/15 | Tampa Bay | 29 | 9.00 |
| 16 | 12/22 | Denver | 13 | 5.25 |
| 17 | 12/29 | @New England | 14 | 5.25 |
| 18 | 01/05 | @Las Vegas | 16 | 5.50 |
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Career Stats
| Season | Tar | Recpt | ReYd | ReTD | ReFD | ReAvg | FPTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 3 | 2 | 41 | 0 | 2 | 20.50 | 4 |
| 2023 | 21 | 11 | 155 | 1 | 6 | 14.09 | 19 |
| 2022 | 5 | 4 | 17 | 0 | 1 | 4.25 | 0 |
| 2021 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 Year Avg | 13 | 8 | 86 | 0 | 4 | 10.75 | 1 |
| Career | 29 | 17 | 213 | 1 | 9 | 12.53 |