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Yahoo Fantasy Football fantasy football takes on Geno Smith
Every source-backed article insight STACKED has extracted from Yahoo Fantasy Football about Geno Smith.
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All Yahoo Fantasy Football insights about Geno Smith
NegativeMatchupOct 30, 2026
Smith faces the Raiders' defense, which has a 19.7% pressure rate (fourth in the NFL). Smith's 24.4% pressure rate per dropback (ninth-highest) makes him vulnerable to the Raiders' pressure, which can lead to sacks or turnovers.NegativeRoleOct 27, 2026
Smith is Allen's QB with Lamar Jackson sidelined, and Allen stacked Smith with Garrett Wilson in the short term to take advantage of the pairing.NegativeMatchupOct 27, 2026
Jets quarterback Geno Smith was forced into bad throws by the Dolphins defense in Week 8; Raiders are likely to score on the Jets defense, creating a shoot-out atmosphere that tends to lead the Jets to take sacks or give the ball away.PositiveMatchupOct 26, 2026
Geno Smith threw for three TDs against Miami and keeps getting more weapons back from injury; recommended as a Week 8 streamer option in the right matchups.PositiveProjectionOct 26, 2026
Geno Smith threw for three TDs against Miami and keeps getting more weapons back from injury, positioning him as a viable streaming option in favorable matchups.PositiveMatchupOct 26, 2026
Smith is a high-upside, low-floor play who has eclipsed 24 points twice in 2026 but also failed to exceed 10 points in three of seven outings. He will be a high-upside streamer in Week 8 against a Raiders team that has ceded the sixth-most fantasy points to quarterbacks this season.PositiveProjectionOct 25, 2026
Smith threw for 287 yards and 3 TDs in the Jets' win over the Dolphins, with two scores surprisingly going to overlooked tight end Mason Taylor.PositiveMatchupOct 24, 2026
Smith has a favorable Week 7 matchup against the Dolphins, who have allowed 18.9 fantasy points per game to opposing quarterbacks; the Jets are 4.5-point home favorites with a 22.0 implied team total, providing upside despite Smith's inconsistent season performance.PositiveProjectionOct 22, 2026
Smith is a Sleeper this week with a good matchup against Miami (seventh most FPPG allowed to opposing QBs); he's been slowly getting some of his weapons back, including Omar Cooper Jr. with a big contribution last week. He's a pretty safe floor play if you need him.PositiveSleeperOct 22, 2026
Smith at 15% rostered offers upside against Miami's weak pass defense (115.0 passer rating allowed) despite inconsistency; he was clicking with rookie Omar Cooper Jr. last week, Garrett Wilson remains a strong alpha, and the Dolphins' secondary has struggled to stop much.PositiveProjectionOct 21, 2026
Smith's passer rating is 13% better than average and he's beating the league average in EPA per dropback. The source notes Smith can be a tough watch at times, but his efficiency metrics are strong, supporting the high target volume for Jets receivers like Garrett Wilson, Omar Cooper Jr., and Adonai Mitchell.NegativeValueOct 21, 2026
Geno Smith carries a rest-of-season trade value of 0, ranking twenty-ninth among quarterbacks with no trade market value.NegativeMatchupOct 19, 2026
Smith is facing Malik Willis in Week 7 and should be serviceable if you need him as a second QB in a Superflex format.NegativeMatchupOct 19, 2026
Geno Smith versus Miami is listed as a risky streaming option for Week 7 at 7% roster percentage, indicating caution for managers considering this matchup play.NegativeValueOct 14, 2026
Geno Smith holds a rest-of-season trade value of 0, indicating he has no trade value in fantasy football markets.NegativeProjectionOct 8, 2026
Smith is projected for 14.4 points in Week 5 against Cleveland.NegativeValueOct 7, 2026
Geno Smith holds a rest-of-season trade value of 0, matching Kyler Murray in the lowest tier of quarterback valuations.NegativeProjectionOct 6, 2026
Geno Smith is listed as an option for those needing a second QB in Superflex format or a temporary starter in one-QB format. The Jets offense couldn't get on the field last week, but Geno has been decent overall.NegativeProjectionOct 6, 2026
Smith was 5-for-11 passing for 44 yards late in the third quarter against the Bears; the Jets ran just 32 plays compared to 89 for the Bears, a massive discrepancy, and the source notes the Jets' offense has looked much better than that this season so perhaps it was just a truly horrible afternoon.NegativeMatchupOct 5, 2026
Geno Smith vs. Cleveland is listed as a desperation streaming option for Week 5, with 10% roster percentage, indicating the source views him as a last-resort quarterback add.PositiveSleeperOct 1, 2026
Listed as a nice Superflex option; playing @CHI in Week 4.PositiveSleeperOct 1, 2026
Smith is listed as a sleeper option for Superflex formats against Chicago. He was also a Sleeper of the Week pick last week and topped 25 fantasy points, finishing as QB2 on the week.PositiveUsageOct 1, 2026
Smith has been careful with the football through the first three games, recording just one turnover (a lost fumble) and avoiding putting the ball in harm's way; this ball security limits the ceiling for the Bears' turnover-dependent defense in Week 4.NegativeProjectionOct 1, 2026
Ranked 21st in Week 4 QB rankings with 19.3 projected points at Chicago.PositiveProjectionSep 30, 2026
Smith's final three years in Seattle offered fantasy utility (QB5, QB19, QB14), but he seemed to lose the plot in his one Las Vegas season; his first three games back with the Jets have been excellent, though he's still taking too many sacks. His decision-making has been sharp, and he has three needle-moving targets in Garrett Wilson, Kenyon Sadiq, and (when healthy) Adonai Mitchell. With Breece Hall out indefinitely, the Jets might have to steer into the pass for the next few weeks, making Smith a credible player for depth purposes or Superflex formats.NegativeValueSep 30, 2026
Geno Smith holds a rest-of-season trade value of 0, indicating minimal to no trade value in the market.NegativeRoleSep 30, 2026
Price is a volume-based RB2 candidate if he can win enough of Macdonald's trust; the Seahawks made him a first-round selection, which suggests organizational confidence despite his woeful start.NegativeMatchupSep 29, 2026
Smith was sacked by Lions safety Chuck Clark on a blitz in the final minute of the Jets' Week 3 loss to Detroit, resulting in a fumble that the Lions recovered to secure the win. This defensive play prevented the Jets from scoring and sealed the game.NegativeRoleSep 29, 2026
Smith is the Jets' quarterback who connected with Kenyon Sadiq on his touchdown pass, recognizing the man-to-man coverage and delivering the ball for a fantastic catch in the end zone.PositiveValueSep 29, 2026
Geno Smith is producing and capable of big games in the right matchups; his next two games are against the Bears and Browns, which represent favorable matchups for streaming purposes in Superflex or 1-QB formats.PositiveRoleSep 27, 2026
Looks sharp throwing behind Jets' revamped offensive line; supporting Kenyon Sadiq's emergence as receiving option with 7 receptions for 105 yards and TD in Week 3.PositiveRoleSep 25, 2026
The Jets offense under Geno Smith ranks 10th in dropback EPA and top 10 in time of possession per drive through two games. The offense has been able to hang onto the ball and mount drives successfully, positioning the Jets to engage in a shootout against Detroit in a 47.5 over/under matchup.NegativeProjectionSep 24, 2026
Geno Smith has 19.1 projected points in Week 3 at Detroit, ranking 18th among QBs.PositiveSleeperSep 24, 2026
Been slightly above average so far; source suggests deeper leagues can look to him at the Lions as a streaming option in Week 3 if Kirk Cousins isn't preferred.PositiveRoleSep 24, 2026
Smith's offseason praise for Adonai Mitchell has carried over into the season, and his protection in the offense has allowed Mitchell's downfield targets to play a big part in the Jets' first two weeks.NegativeProjectionSep 22, 2026
Smith was unable to drive the Jets to a win in the final 50 seconds of regulation against the Packers after Aaron Glenn did not call a timeout. The source notes there was not a great chance of success in that scenario, and Glenn's explanation for not using the timeout (worry about being pinned deep) doesn't make much sense.NegativeSleeperSep 21, 2026
Geno Smith is listed on the Early Waivers Look as a quarterback rostered in less than 50 percent of Yahoo leagues with an away matchup at Detroit, suggesting he is available as a potential waiver wire pickup.PositiveProjectionSep 21, 2026
Smith is joining the streaming conversation after two weeks of strong production against weaker defenses: 326.0 yards per game (2026) versus 263.6 (2025), -0.05 EPA per play versus -0.15, and 20.0 offensive PPG versus 15.9. Smith was QB28 in preseason rankings but has elevated the Jets' offense with Frank Reich calling plays.NegativeProjectionSep 17, 2026
Ranked 27th among QBs in Week 2 with 14.2 projected points at home against Green Bay.NegativeValueSep 16, 2026
Geno Smith ranks 26th in rest-of-season QB trade value at 0 points, reflecting no trade market value.NegativeProjectionSep 15, 2026
Geno Smith is ranked No. 31 in Week 2 fantasy quarterback rankings, facing Green Bay; status should be double-checked before kickoff.NegativeMatchupSep 11, 2026
Geno Smith had clear issues with sacks and turnovers last season and while the Jets' offensive line is better than what he had in the Las Vegas Raiders' offensive line last season, Smith's still turnover-prone, providing upside for the Tennessee Titans defense in Week 1.PositiveProjectionSep 8, 2026
Ranked 32nd in the source's Week 1 fantasy QB rankings, playing on the road at Tennessee.PositiveProjectionSep 4, 2026
Geno Smith ranks twenty-eighth in the source's Top 32 QB rankings for 2026 fantasy football, placing him in the lower tier of quarterback projections.PositiveProjectionSep 4, 2026
Geno Smith has never led a wide receiver to a 15+ PPG season across six years as a starter, raising concerns about his ability to elevate Garrett Wilson's fantasy production despite Wilson's elite target share.PositiveProjectionSep 2, 2026
Coming off a poor 2025 season with the Raiders (17 interceptions), but will have a dramatically improved situation with the Jets; New York has a solid offensive line and young receiving weapons led by Garrett Wilson (far superior to any weapon Smith had in Las Vegas), allowing him to be more like the solid starter he was with the Seahawks rather than just a game manager.NegativeMatchupSep 1, 2026
Geno Smith had a top-10 weekly finish in 2025, demonstrating that even backup or underutilized quarterbacks can produce QB1 weeks. The source uses Smith as one example among many to show that quarterback depth is historically high.NegativeProjectionAug 30, 2026
Ranked 29th overall in Tier VI – The Rest; positioned as a lower-tier QB option for 2026 fantasy drafts.PositiveSleeperAug 17, 2026
Smith is a true sleeper after a dismal 2024 with the Raiders, but his track record supports a bounce-back case. In 2022 with Seattle, he finished sixth in passing points, was top-eight in fppg (18.7), eighth in passing yards, fourth in passing touchdowns, and first in completion percentage. Though 2023 was a struggle (QB24, 15.4 fppg) due to offensive line injuries, his 2024 numbers bounced back to top-five in passing yards and completion percentage (QB17 on a per-game basis, 15.9 fppg) with eight top-12 weekly performances, including six in the first half. Now with the Jets, he gets a fresh start in an offense with solid depth at every position and an offensive line with several highly drafted blockers. Recapturing at least some of his past fantasy success is well within his range of outcomes.NegativeValueAug 12, 2026
Geno Smith is listed as a late-round QB target alongside Cam Ward; the source provides no specific analysis, ADP, or endorsement for Smith beyond his inclusion in the late-round target category.NegativeProjectionAug 12, 2026
Geno Smith is classified as a fringe low-end QB2 in New York's depth chart, indicating marginal secondary quarterback status with limited fantasy upside.NegativeRoleAug 7, 2026
Jets QB will be working with a crowded receiver tree in New York, which could impact the fantasy value of pass catchers like rookie TE Kenyon Sadiq.NegativeRoleAug 7, 2026
Jets QB will be working with a crowded receiver tree that includes rookie TE Kenyon Sadiq; Sadiq's injury setback could impact the overall receiver room dynamics.NegativeRoleAug 7, 2026
Jets QB will be working with a crowded receiver tree that includes rookie TE Kenyon Sadiq, whose injury setback could impact the overall receiving corps development during camp and preseason.NegativeProjectionJul 28, 2026
Pianowski tiers Smith at $3 salary in Bargain Bin tier, placing him among the lowest-tier quarterback options.NegativeProjectionNo date
Smith is returning to the Jets after a disastrous 2025 Raiders tenure in which he led the league in interceptions (17) and sacks taken (55), barely averaged 200 yards passing per game, and posted worse EPA per play than Justin Fields. His skill corps is marginally better than Vegas but still dysfunctional; pairing him with new OC Frank Reich—described as a 'long-faded asset coming off their worst work yet'—offers little hope for offensive improvement.NegativeRoleNo date
Geno Smith is part of an unstable QB2 group alongside Brissett; both are viewed as players who could be benched at any moment for two bad teams that should be playing young quarterbacks instead.