The Las Vegas Raiders (1-3) will visit the Indianapolis Colts (3-1) in Week 5. Here’s the latest fantasy football news and advice to help you with your lineups this week and moving forward, specifically regarding QB Geno Smith.
Is Geno Smith Playing in Week 5?
Smith is not on the injury report and is expected to play.
We’ll continue to monitor the Raiders’ injury report leading up to kickoff for any changes. You can also visit and bookmark our Fantasy News Tracker for the latest updates.
Should You Start or Sit Geno Smith in Week 5?
The Raiders got their brakes beaten off in Week 3 against the Commanders. In that game, Geno Smith hooked up with Tre’Quan Tucker for three scores, and those three passes accounted for 27% of his September fantasy points.
Yikes.
This season, when pressured, Smith has turned 57 dropbacks into just 249 yards, 12 sacks, zero touchdowns, and three interceptions. Through the first two weeks this season, the Colts ranked dead last in non-blitz pressure rate (16.3%), but over the past two weeks, that number is all the way up to 42%, fifth best.
Smith shouldn’t be considered a viable option in any single-quarterback format, and, to be honest, I wouldn’t be excited about firing him up as a QB2 this week.
That’s saying something when you consider that there are only 28 teams in action this week.
Are you looking for start/sit advice for other players in your lineup? Read our Fantasy Football Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em Cheat Sheet.
Smith’s Fantasy Points Projection in Week 5
Smith is projected to score 15.2 fantasy points in PPR formats.
We project Smith to throw for 213 yards and 1.3 passing touchdowns with 0.5 interceptions. Smith could also add 14 rushing yards and 0.1 rushing touchdowns on the ground.
Check out the free PFSN Fantasy Start-Sit Optimizer for the latest projections and advice for your lineups this week.
Week 5 Weather Impact: Raiders at Colts
Since the Colts play in a dome, there is no weather impact for this Week 5 matchup. Temperatures will be a comfortable 72 degrees Fahrenheit with no wind.
