Geno Smith’s fantasy football managers are holding their breath after the veteran quarterback suffered a setback in Week 14’s loss to Denver. While head coach Pete Carroll tried to downplay the concern, Wednesday’s update from the Raiders painted a more uncertain picture.
Smith’s status for Week 15 is now in serious doubt, leaving fantasy lineups in limbo. The nature of the issue remains unclear—but it’s significant enough to raise eyebrows across the league.
Geno Smith Injury Update
Geno Smith suffered a shoulder injury during the Las Vegas Raiders’ loss to the Denver Broncos in Week 14. Initially, head coach Pete Carroll stated that Smith’s shoulder froze and that he didn’t believe it was a serious injury.
On Wednesday, the Raiders announced that Smith was doubtful for the team’s game in Week 15 due to his shoulder injury. That leaves veteran Kenny Pickett as the presumed starter against the Philadelphia Eagles.
— PFSN Fantasy Football Analyst Dan Fornek
Smith Fantasy Outlook
If this is the end of Smith’s career as a starting QB, it’s been a bumpy ride.
His foot injury entering Week 14 wasn’t enough to be mentioned on the final injury report. Still, he banged up his shoulder during the loss to Denver and is currently iffy moving forward.
It shouldn’t matter to you.
You’re playing Brock Bowers regardless of the QB play, and that’s not going to change. Smith has just two games with multiple passing scores since September and has been sacked more than three times per touchdown toss this season.
Things need to change in Vegas sooner rather than later if we are going to get value out of their two-star players, and maybe we get a peek into what is possible moving forward at the end of 2025.
— PFSN Fantasy Football Analyst Kyle Soppe
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Geno Smith’s injury adds another layer of uncertainty to an already turbulent season for Las Vegas. With his Week 15 status in serious doubt and Kenny Pickett likely stepping in, the team’s offensive rhythm and fantasy football value hang in the balance.
Whether Smith can rebound or this signals a shift in Vegas’s quarterback future remains to be seen, but for now, managers and fans alike are bracing for change. The coming weeks could be pivotal for the Raiders, as Pickett’s performance may shape how the franchise approaches its offensive strategy, and possibly its long-term plans, heading into the final stretch of the 2025 season.
