Geno Smith Week 1 Outlook - Rams at Seahawks

By Derek Brown (FantasyPros), Sun, Sep 10th 2023, 12:05pm EDT

Geno Smith is an overlooked gem for Week 1 of the 2023 NFL fantasy season. The Seahawks quarterback averaged an impressive 19.4 fantasy points per game last season, tied for 6th in the league. Seattle boasts a strong implied team total (25.5) against the completely overhauled Rams defense, which ranks 32nd in secondary per PFF. With youth and growing pains on the Rams' side, Smith, as a 5-point home favorite, is set to shine. He's had success against the Rams in the past, averaging nearly 22 fantasy points per game last year, making him a solid option to start, especially if Jaxon Smith-Njigba is unavailable. Double stacking Smith with D.K. Metcalf and Tyler Lockett could pay big dividends in DFS formats. If you landed Smith as your late-round drafted QB, you are in good hands for Week 1.