There is plenty of hope among fantasy managers that 2021 could be the breakout season for tight end Irv Smith Jr. of the Minnesota Vikings. A major obstacle to his playing time has been removed, with Kyle Rudolph now in New York as a member of the Giants.
But what can we truly expect from Smith in the new season?
Slow Career Start
Smith has seen a relatively quiet start to his NFL career.
In two seasons in which he has played 29 games, he has drawn 90 targets, 66 of which he has reeled in for 676 yards and 7 touchdowns.