Las Vegas' draft class has yet to move the needle through five games, leaving fantasy managers waiting for a breakout from Bech as the Raiders sit at 1-4.

Bech has just over 20% of snaps while Dont'e Thornton handles roughly 60% of targets. Injuries to Bowers and Mayer raise the stakes for Bech to prove his polish and seize more looks.

Geno Smith praised Bech's development and hands; Pete Carroll called him competitive and hinted at a bigger role if he keeps earning plays.

Fantasy takeaway: monitor Bech's snap rate and the injury picture. If Bech works into the primary three with clearer targets, he becomes a sleeper add as the schedule heats up.

Las Vegas leans on rookie Ashton Jeanty and Dont'e Thornton as Week 1 flashes reveal their potential, with Geno Smith publicly mentoring them to lift the Raiders’ offense. Jeanty’s space-breaking bursts and Thornton’s evolving route work hint at a bigger role, especially if reps increase and the offense finds its identity.

Fantasy managers should monitor usage and matchups; a gradual uptick in targets and touches could yield surprise weeks as the rookies grow into reliable contributors behind Smith’s steady presence.

Geno Smith's slump has the Raiders chasing a spark. He stresses sticking to the process, notes tipped interceptions, and argues that results aren’t a predictor of preparation. Ashton Jeanty’s space-making and Dont’e Thornton’s steady growth give Las Vegas a path to a faster rhythm, while Bech’s rookie progression adds another viable option for the offense.

With the run game prioritized to ease the quarterback, the Raiders count on reps, film study and patience as a breakthrough looms. A single standout game could flip the season’s momentum.

Geno Smith's Raiders tenure hits turbulence as Las Vegas is blasted by Indianapolis 40-6 in Week 5. Smith throws two more interceptions, bringing his total to nine in five games—the most by a Raiders quarterback through five games since Jim Plunkett in 1982.

Despite a two-year, $75 million extension, the offense remains boxed in by turnovers and rust. Fantasy managers must reassess Smith and the supporting cast as the Raiders chase a turnaround.

Colts lead the Raiders 20-3 at halftime as Jones carves up Las Vegas through the air while the ground game stalls. Tyler Warren breaks through for his first career receiving TD, and a late first-half interception by Laiatu Latu helps keep Indy in control. Spencer Shrader’s knee injury ends his night, trimming Indianapolis’ special-teams punch. The fantasy takeaway centers on Jones’ efficiency and Warren’s breakout, with Taylor’s volume remaining a swing factor.