Who Should I Start? Geno Smith or Sam Darnold

Saturday, December 6, 4:15 PM

Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Geno Smith (foot) was listed on the injury report this week with a foot injury, but fully practiced on Thursday and Friday and heads into Sunday's matchup against the Denver Broncos without an injury designation. Smith struggled mightily in his first meeting against Denver back in Week 10 on Thursday Night Football, completing 16 of 26 passes for 143 yards and one interception while taking six sacks. That's been a common theme for the 35-year-old signal caller in his first season in Las Vegas. He is tied for the league lead with 14 interceptions and has taken the second most sacks with 46. Smith is only viable in superflex or 2QB leagues, ranked as RotoBaller's QB28 in Week 14.

Friday, December 5, 11:12 AM

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold is a riskier option in Week 14 against the Atlanta Falcons. Despite the Falcons' terrible record, they have been solid against the pass this season. Darnold himself has hit a serious skid over the last several weeks. He has only cracked double-digit fantasy points once in the last four weeks. The recent run of bad games has been primarily caused by a plethora of turnovers and a lack of touchdown passes to make up for them. Darnold's 10 interceptions and five fumbles lost are already one turnover shy of his total from 2024. The Seahawks should have plenty of success running against the Falcons, which may be a better game plan for the team while Darnold works through his struggles. Of course, the Seahawks have great offensive potential, and Darnold could get back on track in any given week. There are some desperate fantasy managers out there with the Patriots and Giants on bye this week. Darnold is a risky play with an extremely low floor, but with a solid ceiling as well.