The Las Vegas Raiders will host the New York Giants in Week 17. 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 17?
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 17?
Smith returned from a shoulder/back issue that cost him Week 15 and showed well for himself in Houston after an early Pick-6. For the day, he averaged 8.7 yards per pass and had a pair of touchdown tosses, just his second multi-score effort since early November.
He was perfect when throwing to Brock Bowers (5-33-1) and exploited an Ashton Jeanty mismatch for a 60-yard splash play. Use this as a reminder that good offensive players (like those two in Vegas) are capable of beating even the best defense in today’s game. Matchups matter, but so does talent, and I think we sometimes lose sight of that.
Even a good day from Smith doesn’t land him as a viable option in our game, so there’s nothing to see here, but the lesson from Week 16 is a valuable one to keep in mind when building out future rosters or structuring a DFS team.
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 17
Smith is projected to score 12.5 fantasy points in PPR formats.
We project Smith to throw for 176 yards and 1.1 passing touchdowns with 0.5 interceptions. Smith could also add 11 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 17 Weather Impact: Giants at Raiders
Since the Raiders play in a dome, there is no weather impact for this Week 17 matchup. Temperatures will be a comfortable 72 degrees Fahrenheit with no wind.
