Geno Smith A QB2 In Week 18
Jan 3, 2025, 7:29 PM ET
Seattle Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith (right biceps) checks in as a QB2 in Week 18 against the Los Angeles Rams. Smith has been a poor fantasy quarterback recently. He has only exceeded 13.32 fantasy points once since Seattle's Week 10 bye. The Seahawks will face a middle-of-the-road Rams defense in Week 18. Neither team has a lot to play for with the Rams guaranteed to win the NFC West and the Seahawks eliminated from playoff contention. However, Smith has several attainable incentives in his contract. Most notably, Smith will receive a bonus if the Seahawks reach 10 wins. Despite the lack of playoff motivation, expect Smith to come out and put his best foot forward this weekend. He also needs to prove to the Seahawks that he can be their quarterback of the future. He has a releasable contract at the conclusion of this season and he will likely want a contract extension should he remain with the team. Still, recent weeks have shown us that Smith is not a trustable fantasy asset right now. Deploy him as a QB2 in Week 18. Additionally, Smith was listed as limited on Friday's practice report with a biceps injury but he does not have an injury designation and appears poised to start on Sunday without restrictions.--Quincy Milton III - RotoBallerSource: RotoBallerComments · Join ChatOpen App
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