Fantasy Football: Five Kansas City Chiefs To Play Vs Carolina Panthers

Alex Smith – QB

Projection: 18/24 for 220+ yards and 2 TDs

I won’t predict that Alex Smith racks up huge Fantasy Football numbers this week.  However, I do think he is going to have a strong game for the Kansas City Chiefs.  Smith is going to be making his comeback from an injury.  The last time Smith missed game time in the middle of the year, he lost his job to Colin Kaepernick.  I’m trusting that he won’t let that be an option this time around.

Alex Smith isn’t a very reliable Fantasy Football option, but he has put up a few quality games over the years.  Against a shaky Panthers secondary, Smith should have plenty of options to pick up some yards.  However, the Chiefs passing game may be somewhat limited as Jeremy Maclin’s status is still up in the air.

Fantasy Football owners aren’t going to make Alex Smith their starter every week.  However, he could be a solid option as a backup to cover for BYE weeks and injuries.  This time of year, that is certainly a possibility.  As a DFS play, I think there will be better options.  However, Smith could be a low dollar addition that allows you to spend more at the skill positions.