Vikings TE Irv Smith Jr. suffered a thumb injury in practice yesterday that led to his surgery today. HC Kevin O’Connell expects him to be ready to play in the regular season.
Fantasy Impact: Smith missed the entirety of the 2021 season with a torn meniscus, but prior to suffering that injury was receiving buzz as a breakout candidate following the departure of long-time Vikings TE Kyle Rudolph. If Smith is healthy in the regular season he may have a chance to outperform his ADP of TE 15, thanks to a promising passing offense schemed by first-year HC Kevin O’Connell. Assuming the latest surgery is in fact minor, he is best suited as a backup TE in most formats who is worth a roster spot in fantasy football’s thinnest position.
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