Pre-Season Outlook

Smith's 2024 season had some positives, but it ultimately was defined by a mix of poor decision-making and lackluster support. He led the league with four red-zone interceptions, often trying to do too much behind a poor offensive line in a scheme that lacked balance and creativity. Smith ended up fourth in pass attempts with 578, which helped him reach 4,320 yards, but his efficiency was a mixed bag. While he ranked second in on-target rate (78.7 percent), that was aided by a career-low average target depth of 7.2 yards, and just 6.6 over his final five games -- possibly influenced by an effort to secure a completion percentage bonus. He achieved that with a personal-best 70.4 percent mark, but he also threw 15 interceptions, his highest total since his rookie year. After Seattle declined to extend him, Las Vegas traded for Smith and reunited him with head coach Pete Carroll. Smith is unlikely to match last season's volume, as Raiders offensive coordinator Chip Kelly has always leaned on the run game and likely will continue to do so in an offense that lacks proven pass catchers beyond TE Brock Bowers and WR Jakobi Meyers. Given that Smith doesn't offer a ton with his feet, he'll likely only have fantasy value in two-QB and superflex leagues.