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.

Las Vegas faces Indianapolis in a quiz for fantasy value: Smith's ball security in Kelly's aggressive system and how the Colts' secondary clamps down the Raiders' aerial game.

Ashton Jeanty surged to 138 rushing yards and three TDs after a stance reset; Dont'e Thornton Jr. and the speed-driven attack must keep volume, while Miller's injury pressures the line.

Indy's Buckner, Stewart and Laiatu Latu bring heat; the Raiders must protect, push tempo, and exploit quick-hitting routes to survive and maximize fantasy upside.

Week 4 fantasy RBs hinge on touches over talent. Ollie Gordon II and Tahj Brooks rise behind Miami and Cincinnati, delivering clear upside in PPR as the backfields trend toward split duties. Downturns hit RJ Harvey and Dont'e Thornton Jr., while a wide swath of honorable mentions across JAX, WAS, DAL, MIN, GB, IND, BAL, NO, CLE, NYG, PHI, and WAS offer swing options as utilization shifts unfold.

Key takeaway: opportunities drive fantasy value more than name recognition. If Week 4 snaps solidify roles, Gordon II, Brooks, and a handful of sleepers become must-stash or DFS plays. The underlying message remains simple—track touches, targets, and snap counts, then act fast on changes.

In short, the season’s leverage point remains workload. The players gaining or losing where they’ll be used most will dictate who finishes as fantasy stars or roster anchors in the weeks ahead.