Jets quarterback Geno Smith is having an encouraging rookie season. But he is no quality Fantasy play yet, especially against a strong defense.
Such is the scenario for Smith in Week 8 at Cincinnati. Smith is ranked 25th in the NFL in completion percentage (58.3), 13th in yards passing (1,723) and tied for 16th in touchdowns with eight. And only two other quarterbacks have thrown more than his 11 interceptions.
Playing the Bengals on the road won't give Smith a break. They are seventh in the league in points allowed (135) and sixth in average yards surrendered per pass play (5.7). They have yielded 10 or fewer points in two of their three home games this season.
Smith has thrown for just one score and three picks in the last two games. He is unlikely to break out on Sunday. The three CBSSports.com senior Fantasy writer have him ranked between 19th and 22nd among NFL quarterbacks this week. Follow their advice and stick someone else in your lineups.