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Irv Smith Jr. though, guys... Without Laviska Shenault, man? Is he the best pass catcher on the Chargers? Top three at least with Q Jones and Trey Harris? He might be... I think Irv Smith Jr. just fits the profile of someone where we could look up one week and be like, "Oh man, that's a shift. That's a 75% route rate."
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Bench stash with 75% route-rate upside if Shenault out

Ian Hartitz identifies Irv Smith Jr. as a potential under-owned tight-end bench stash, particularly if Laviska Shenault's rib injury is more serious than the Chargers are disclosing. Hartitz argues that Smith Jr. could be the Chargers' best pass catcher or top-three option alongside Q Jones and Trey Harris. The team's preference for multi-tight-end sets and willingness to target tight ends support his upside. Smith Jr. fits the profile of a player who could suddenly see a 75% route rate shift in a given week, making him a recommended bench stash in tight end premium leagues (20-player rosters) given the Chargers' demonstrated preference for multi-tight-end formations.

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