Geno SmithorJustin Herbert?

Week 3 start/sit decision, quarterback versus quarterback.

Our call

Start Justin Herbert

This one is close: Justin Herbert projects 0.5 half-PPR points ahead of Geno Smith, well inside a normal week's swing. Lean Justin Herbert, and let news and your league's scoring break the tie. The Detroit Lions have allowed 27% more fantasy points to QBs than average. The Buffalo Bills have allowed 9% fewer fantasy points to QBs than average.

StatGeno SmithQB, NYJ, Sun, Sep 27, 1:00 p.m. ETJustin HerbertQB, LAC, Sun, Sep 27, 1:00 p.m. ET
Half-PPR projection13.814.3
PPR projection13.814.3
Standard projection13.814.3
Rank this weekQB22QB18
Matchupat DETat BUF
InjuryNoneNone
2026 points per game12.410.6
Last season per game11.617.9
Snap share, last game100%100%
Trade value——