The Las Vegas Raiders will host the Cleveland Browns in Week 12. 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 12?
Smith is not on the injury report, and barring a surprise, he 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 Smith in Week 12?
The NFL is very much a league of haves and have-nots.
Every week, we see some quarterback play at a borderline all-time level, but the other side of that coin is some awfully dismal play, and that’s the neighborhood in which Smith has lived all season.
Dillon Gabriel hasn’t shown much in the way of potential, J.J. McCarthy is struggling despite a strong system around him, and Cam Ward can’t seem to put 60 good minutes together.
All of those names are on the board, and it’s Smith who owns the league’s lowest passer rating on balls thrown 10+ yards downfield this season.
- 81 attempts
- 36 completions
- 3 touchdowns
- 7 interceptions
There’s a real chance that the D/STs post the highest fantasy point totals in this game. Smith isn’t worth a look in any format. We can only hope that he throws enough accurate passes in the direction of Brock Bowers.
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 12
Smith is projected to score 8.7 fantasy points in PPR formats.
We project Smith to throw for 123 yards and 0.7 passing touchdowns with 0.3 interceptions. Smith could also add eight 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 12 Weather Impact: Browns at Raiders
Since the Raiders play in a dome, there is no weather impact for this Week 12 matchup. Temperatures will be a comfortable 72 degrees Fahrenheit with no wind.
