Who Should I Start? Geno Smith or Jameis Winston

Friday, November 7, 12:34 AM

Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Geno Smith (quad) was diagnosed with a quad contusion following Thursday's Week 10 loss against the Denver Broncos, head coach Pete Carroll told members of the media, including NFL.com's Ian Rapoport. Smith briefly exited the game early in the fourth quarter and was replaced by Kenny Pickett, who attempted one pass. The veteran quarterback returned to the game, then left again with a "questionable" designation in the final minutes. Las Vegas did not get the ball back, and it's unclear whether Smith or Pickett would have earned snaps if the Raiders' offense returned to the field. The 35-year-old completed 16 of 26 passes for 143 yards and his league-leading 12th interception of the season. He also took six sacks. It remains to be seen whether Smith will play in Week 11. On a positive note, playing on Thursday night gives him a full 11 days to rest and recover before the Raiders return to action against Dallas.

Wednesday, November 12, 12:55 PM

New York Giants interim head coach Mike Kafka confirmed on Wednesday that veteran Jameis Winston will be the starting quarterback on Sunday when the team takes on the visiting Green Bay Packers in Week 11 at MetLife Stadium. Rookie Jaxson Dart (concussion) is in the league's concussion protocol after injuring his head in the Week 10 loss to the Chicago Bears and will not play this weekend. It will be Winston, not Russell Wilson, starting under center this weekend with Dart sidelined. Tight ends coach Tim Kelly will be the offensive coordinator after the Giants fired head coach Brian Daboll earlier this week. Sunday will be Winston's first action of the year after he threw for 2,121 yards, 13 touchdowns, and 12 interceptions in 12 games (seven starts) for the Browns in 2024. Expect aggressive downfield passing with lots of sacks and turnovers for the Giants' offense this week, making the Packers' defensive unit a top fantasy option.