JuJu Smith-Schuster Headed For Larger Role In Week 9

JuJu Smith-Schuster Headed For Larger Role In Week 9

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New England Patriots wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster could see increased opportunities in Week 9 with Kendrick Bourne (knee) done for the season and DeVante Parker (concussion) trending towards being ruled out. Speculation out of New England suggests that rookie Demario Douglas and Tyquan Thornton could see their roles increase the most, but it's worth noting that those two players have a combined 22 games of NFL experience. Smith-Schuster, on the other hand, is in the midst of his seventh pro season. While 2023 has been one of his quietest years yet, he has the track record needed to carve out a stable veteran role in Bill O'Brien's offense. Smith-Schuster will rank as a fantasy WR6 this week versus the Washington Commanders, but his value will surely rise if quarterback Mac Jones looks his way often.

Source: RotoBaller