Should I Start Geno Smith?

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.