Geno Smith

Raiders head coach Pete Carroll told reporters that QB Geno Smith suffered a “high-ankle sprain” in Week 17 against the Giants.

Fantasy Impact

Smith suffered the injury on his second interception when his foot was stepped on by his own offensive lineman. He was later helped off the field and limped back to the locker room. It will likely be Kenny Pickett starting in Week 18 against the Chiefs.

Raiders QB Geno Smith (ankle) is questionable to return Sunday.

Fantasy Impact

Smith appeared to suffer the injury while chasing down a Giants' defender on an interception return. If he does not return, he will finish the day 20-of-28 passing for 176 yards, one touchdown, and two interceptions.

Geno Smith completed 16-of-23 passing attempts for 201 yards, two touchdowns, and an interception in Sunday's 23-21 loss to the Houston Texans.

Fantasy Impact

Smith had an uphill battle on Sunday, taking the Raiders on the road to face the NFL's best defense. He ended up playing decently well, finishing with two touchdowns in a narrow loss to the Texans. Still, fantasy managers should not have high hopes for him or Las Vegas' offense over the last couple games of the season.

Geno Smith will start for the Raiders on Sunday against the Texans.

Fantasy Impact

Smith will make his return from a one-game absence after sitting out last week. He is a low-end QB2 against a stout Texans defense.

Geno Smith (shoulder/back) practiced in a full capacity on Wednesday.

Fantasy Impact

Smith missed last week's game while recovering from an injury, but he was able to log a full practice session on Wednesday and is expected to be back in the lineup this week. Fantasy managers still shouldn't have any real expectations for Las Vegas' offense moving forward and especially this week in a tough matchup against Houston's elite defense.