Geno SmithorJ.J. McCarthy?

Week 8 start/sit decision, quarterback versus quarterback.

Our call

Start Geno Smith

J.J. McCarthy is not projected to play (bye week). Geno Smith faces the Las Vegas Raiders (8% more than average to QBs).

Range of outcomes, half-PPR

Geno Smith
Floor
6.0
Median
13.3
Ceiling
25.1
Big game (25+):
10%
Dud (under 12):
43%

J.J. McCarthy

Not projected to play (bye week).

Each week is simulated thousands of times from the projection and the player’s usual week-to-week swing. Floor and ceiling are the 10th and 90th percentile: 8 weeks in 10 land between them.

StatGeno SmithQB, NYJ, Sun, Nov 1, 1:00 p.m. ETJ.J. McCarthyQB, NYG
Half-PPR projection14.6Bye week
PPR projection14.6Bye week
Standard projection14.6Bye week
Rank this weekQB16Not ranked
Matchupvs LVBye
InjuryNoneNone
2026 points per game15.08.9
Last season per game11.612.5
Snap share, last game100%92%
Trade value——