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Chargers' Stone Smartt: Nearly leads team in receving
Stone Smartt pulled in five of six targets for 50 receiving yards while losing a fumble in Sunday's 40-17 loss to Tampa Bay.Smartt continued to operate as the Los Angeles Chargers' top tight end sans veteran starter Will Dissly (shoulder). The third-year man fell just eight yards short of the team lead in receiving behind Ladd McConkey (5-58-1). Smartt did cough up the first fumble of his career in the lopsided loss, putting a damper on an otherwise fine fantasy showing. With Dissly expected to miss multiple weeks, Smartt could be a bargain at the tight end position in Week 16.
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Chargers' Stone Smartt: Set for significant playing bump
Stone Smartt is set for a bump in playing time with Will Dissly (shoulder) likely out multiple weeks, Jordan Schultz of Fox Sports reports.Hayden Hurst (hip) is technically eligible to return from injured reserve by Week 16, but given there's been zero updates regarding Hurst's health, Smartt effectively has a clear shot at the No. 1 tight end role with Dissly expected to be out. Smartt played a season-high 22 snaps Sunday at Kansas City and parlayed that into three receptions for 54 yards, mostly in the absence of Dissly. The 26-year-old has mainly been a rotational piece in his three-year career, but the 2022 undrafted free agent hasn't had this sort of opportunity to emerge as a fantasy relevant piece.
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Chargers' Stone Smartt: Ready for Sunday night
Stone Smartt (ankle) has no injury designation ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Bengals.Smartt was sidelined for each of the Los Angeles Chargers' last two games due to an ankle injury likely sustained in Week 8's win over the Saints. However, he practiced in full Friday and is now in line to return to the field Sunday. Expect Smartt to serve as a depth piece in the Chargers' tight end room in Week 11, playing behind both Hayden Hurst and Will Dissly.
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Chargers' Stone Smartt: Limited in practice Wednesday
Stone Smartt (ankle) was listed as a limited practice participant Wednesday.Smartt has been sidelined for the Los Angeles Chargers' last two regular-season games due to an ankle injury. He'll have two more chances this week to increase his practice participation ahead of Sunday's game against Cincinnati.
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Chargers' Stone Smartt: Won't play Week 10
Stone Smartt (ankle) is inactive for Sunday's game against Tennessee, Kris Rhim of ESPN.com reports.Smartt has been limited in practice all week due to an ankle injury, but he hasn't progressed enough to suit up Sunday. His next chance to play will be Week 11 against the Bengals on Sunday, Nov. 17. Tucker Fisk was elevated from the Los Angeles Chargers practice squad to the active roster Saturday, and he will serve as the No. 3 tight end behind Will Dissly and Hayden Hurst.
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Chargers' Stone Smartt: Could return Sunday
Stone Smartt (ankle) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Titans.Smartt practiced in a limited fashion throughout the week after missing the Los Angeles Chargers' Week 9 win over the Browns due to an ankle injury. The 26-year-old is expected to play behind both Will Dissly and Hayden Hurst if he can suit up in Week 10.
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Chargers' Stone Smartt: Limited to open week
Stone Smartt (ankle) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice.Smartt was unable to practice all of last week due to an ankle injury, which caused him to be sidelined for Week 9 against the Browns. He was able to return to practice Wednesday, and he'll have two more chances to increase his participation ahead of Sunday's game against the Titans.
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Chargers' Stone Smartt: Inactive Sunday
Stone Smartt (ankle) is inactive for Sunday's matchup with the Browns.No surprise here, as Smartt was deemed doubtful for Sunday's contest. He was unable to practice throughout the week due to an ankle injury. In his absence, Hayden Hurst and Eric Tomlinson will be the backup options at tight end behind Will Dissly.
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Chargers' Stone Smartt: Doubtful for Sunday
Stone Smartt (ankle) is listed as doubtful ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Browns.Smartt was unable to practice all week after likely sustaining an ankle injury in the Los Angeles Chargers' Week 8 win over the Saints, so it's no surprise that he's not expected to play Sunday. If the Old Dominion product is unable to suit up, the Chargers' tight end room will likely consist of Will Dissly, Hayden Hurst and Eric Tomlinson.
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Chargers' Stone Smartt: Dealing with ankle issue
Stone Smartt (ankle) didn't practice Wednesday.Smartt failed to record a stat while playing 16 special-teams snaps in the Los Angeles 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.