Who Should I Start? Geno Smith or Michael Penix Jr.
Week 8 Projections
| Fant. Pts. |
Rush. Yds. |
Rush TD |
Rec. | Rec. Yds. |
Rec TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22.6 | 11.2 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
Geno Smith News
Saturday, October 31, 6:57 AM
New York Jets quarterback Geno Smith has a favorable opportunity against his former team when the Las Vegas Raiders visit in Week 8. Las Vegas ranks 29th in total defense, allowing 373.7 yards per game, and gave up three touchdown passes to Matthew Stafford last week despite holding him to 195 passing yards. Smith is coming off 287 yards and three touchdowns against Miami, with Omar Cooper Jr.'s emergence giving him an explosive option beyond Garrett Wilson. Smith has completed 70.0% of his passes at 7.8 yards per attempt this season, with 10 touchdowns against two interceptions. That efficiency supports his QB19 ranking at RotoBaller and makes him a useful Superflex starter. New York's protection has been less consistent, allowing 21 sacks, although right tackle Armand Membou has surrendered only three pressures within 2.5 seconds of the snap all season, according to Next Gen Stats. Smith's limited rushing contribution, just 42 yards without a touchdown, leaves him dependent on passing production. Smith has averaged 29.6 pass attempts per game, so his efficient passing has come on modest volume, limiting his appeal as a one-quarterback streamer.
Week 8 Projections
| Fant. Pts. |
Rush. Yds. |
Rush TD |
Rec. | Rec. Yds. |
Rec TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20.6 | 9.6 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
Michael Penix Jr. News
Saturday, October 31, 5:57 AM
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. defied the odds and guided his team to a win over the previously undefeated 49ers last week, completing 25 of 34 passes for 213 yards and tallying three touchdown passes for the second week in a row. It also marked the fourth straight contest in which the left-handed quarterback did not throw an interception, and he brings a sterling 9:1 TD:INT into Week 9's road matchup against the Buccaneers. Tampa Bay has made life difficult for opposing signal callers so far this season, ranking as the seventh-stingiest unit in terms of allowing fantasy points to opposing QBs, recording eight interceptions (second-most) through seven games and racking up five sacks against Carolina in their Week 7 contest. But they've been one of the best units against the run, too, which could force Atlanta to pass more. With legit stars on offense, Atlanta can come at teams through the air or on the ground, which could make Penix a volatile play on a week-to-week basis, and he ranks as a mid-range QB2 at RotoBaller for Week 8. However, with back-to-back weeks finishing as a top-10 fantasy QB, the 26-year-old has some upside for those looking for a streamer.
Geno Smith vs. Michael Penix Jr.
Still trying to decide between Smith and Penix Jr.? 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 22.6 points this week while Michael Penix Jr. is projected to score 20.6 points.
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