Geno Smith Week 1 Outlook - Raiders at Chargers

By Derek Brown (FantasyPros), Wed, Sep 4th 2024, 8:38pm EDT

Smith's stats sagged last year as he worked behind a patchwork and injured offensive line. Smith was the QB20 in fantasy points per game while ranking 15th in yards per attempt and 18th in CPOE. It was a different story when he had clean pockets. Too bad he faced the seventh-highest pressure rate and rarely saw them. When he did have a clean pocket, he ranked eighth in yards per attempt, second in hero throw rate, and fifth in passing grade. Denver had the fourth-lowest pressure rate last year. Chef Geno should cook in Week 1. Last year, Denver allowed the seventh-highest yards per attempt, the ninth-most passing yards per game, and the fifth-most passing touchdowns. If you're looking for a streamer or deciding between QB2s in Superflex, Smith should be at the top of the list.