In Week 5, Jets quarterback Geno Smith showed just how productive he can be when he protects the football, throwing three touchdown passes and leading his team to a game-winning field goal in the final seconds. It was the first time all year that he didn't commit a turnover.
In Week 6, he'll be facing a defense that has struggled to create turnovers. The Steelers haven't had an interception or fumble recovery all season. Every other team has had at least one of each.
Statistically, the Steelers rank fifth against the pass, allowing 199.0 yards per game, but they haven't exactly presented a challenge for opposing quarterbacks, ranking dead last with four sacks. The truth is teams just haven't needed to pass against them. They rank 25th against the run, allowing 122.8 yards per game.
If running back Bilal Powell gets off to a quick start and the Jets defense holds up its end of the bargain, Smith may not be asked to do much in Week 6, which is why he's not an advisable option in standard one-quarterback leagues. But if you play in a two-quarterback league, this looks like one of those matchups he could potentially exploit, depending on how the game unfolds.