The Las Vegas Raiders will host the Dallas Cowboys in Week 11. 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 11?
Smith suffered a quad contusion in Thursday’s 10-7 loss to the Broncos, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.
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 11?
We’ve seen Smith clear 280 yards with at least three passing scores in two games this season, where they were forced to play in a hyper-aggressive manner with the opponent putting points on the board, so the odds of him putting up viable numbers on Monday night are non-zero.
But I wouldn’t label them as much higher than that.
He completed six vertical passes in the Week 3 loss in Washington and has just six such completions since (15 attempts). Consider this: Brock Bowers had the game of the year in Week 9 and Smith finished that week 1.5 points away from not being a top 10 performer for the week.
Outright dismissing anyone against the Cowboys is crazy talk, but if the Raiders score in bulk on Monday, I expect it to be via the ground game and Ashton Jeanty.
Don’t get cute.
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Smith’s Fantasy Points Projection in Week 11
Smith is projected to score 13.8 fantasy points in PPR formats.
We project Smith to throw for 194 yards and 1.2 passing touchdowns with 0.5 interceptions. Smith could also add 12 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 11 Weather Impact: Cowboys at Raiders
Since the Raiders play in a dome, there is no weather impact for this Week 11 matchup. Temperatures will be a comfortable 72 degrees Fahrenheit with no wind.
