Jets at Chiefs: 5 best fantasy options
By Brad Weiss
4. QB Alex Smith
Both quarterbacks have the potential to do big things in this game, but Alex Smith will be the one who puts up big numbers on Sunday. Smith always plays well at Arrowhead, and the Jets secondary has proven it can be beat. Kansas City will need to air it out to make up for the loss of Jamaal Charles, and it could be a big day for Smith.
Last week, Buffalo Bills quarterback Tyrod Taylor showed that you can go downfield against the Jets. Taylor threw for 291 yards and three touchdowns against the Jets, constantly throwing the ball deep to his wideouts. Jeremy Maclin is one of the best deep-ball threats in the NFL, and he should get more than a few shots to make a big play on Sunday.
Smith played bad last week, and will be looking to get his team back in the win column on Sunday. The Chiefs and Jets are both teams that could be in the hunt for a Wildcard at the end of the year, so Smith and company will be making sure they do not lose such a huge game at home. The Jets have had ten days to prepare for Smith, but he will be ready for that tough Jets pass rush.
Expect a heavy dose of Kelce and Maclin in this one, as the Jets can be beat through the air. Revis is no longer the player he once was, and it will be interesting to see if he can still hang with Maclin. Smith threw for over 300 yards and two touchdowns in Week 1 against the Chargers, and he should be able to repeat those numbers against the Jets.