Who Should I Start? Geno Smith or Justin Herbert

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Week 1 Projections

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Pts.		 Rush.
Yds.		 Rush
TD		 Rec. Rec.
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TD
18.5 13.4 0.1 0.0 0.0 0.0

Geno Smith News

Jelani Woods Receives Praise from Geno Smith

Thursday, August 6, 5:17 PM

New York Jets tight end Jelani Woods was singled out as a standout by starting quarterback Geno Smith during training camp. When asked which player has impressed him most, Smith's first answer was Woods. "I like the way [Woods] has been out there. He's making plays." The 2022 third-round pick had a solid rookie season with the Indianapolis Colts, hauling in 25 of 40 passes for 312 yards and three touchdowns in 15 games. Since then, he has played in just four games, dealing with hamstring injuries and a significant turf toe surgery that caused him to miss the entire 2024 season. With rookie tight end Kenyon Sadiq (hernia) questionable for Week 1, Woods, along with Mason Taylor and Jeremy Ruckert, should each see a boost in production if Sadiq misses time in the regular season.

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Week 1 Projections

Fant.
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Yds.		 Rush
TD		 Rec. Rec.
Yds.		 Rec
TD
23.4 27.6 0.1 0.0 0.0 0.0

Justin Herbert News

Justin Herbert Exceeding Mike McDaniel's Expectations

Tuesday, August 4, 10:17 AM

Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert has impressed new offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel even more than expected, according to Dan Graziano of ESPN. McDaniel praised Herbert's rare combination of size, arm strength and field vision, saying the quarterback can play with anticipation and reach areas of the field that most passers cannot. He also called Herbert the team's hardest worker, which has helped the rest of the offense buy into the changes being installed. One of those adjustments has Herbert lining up with his left foot forward in the shotgun, allowing him to get the ball out sooner and better match his throws to the timing of the routes. Herbert completed 66.4% of his passes for 3,727 yards, 26 touchdowns and 13 interceptions in 16 games last season, while adding a career-high 498 rushing yards. Positive summer reviews do not guarantee a jump in fantasy production, but the early fit between Herbert and McDaniel is encouraging.

Geno Smith vs. Justin Herbert

Still trying to decide between Smith and Herbert? Check on the latest news to make sure both players are active and healthy. Our PPR projections show that Geno Smith is projected to score 18.5 points this week while Justin Herbert is projected to score 23.4 points.