Geno Smith joins Las Vegas to stabilize a shaky quarterback room, aiming for a more productive passing game and clearer fantasy paths for Raiders receivers.

Brennan Jackson adds depth, while Crosby's leadership and a competitive, new scheme hint at improved LV fantasy output across offense and defense.

Las Vegas raiders add Brennan Jackson via waivers, a Washington State product who flashed as a 2024 Rams fifth-rounder and produced at the 2025 preseason level. He pressured Justin Herbert on a red-zone third down, showing speed off the edge and a willingness to drop into coverage. The move immediately injects another speed option on the line, potentially speeding up the Raiders’ pass rush rotation.

Jackson joins Mad Maxx Crosby and Tyree Wilson to form a dynamic front. With Patrick Graham scheming multiple looks, Jackson’s ability to bend, finish, and drop into coverage could create consistent pressure on top quarterbacks like Herbert and Mahomes, while Bo Nix’s mention underscores the division’s heavy quarterback talent. If he translates preseason success to the regular season, he could become a disruptive factor early.

Viewed as a Day-3 gem who learned under Crosby’s path, Jackson’s motor and length could accelerate his development in Las Vegas. For fantasy and DFS, early sub-packages and spurts of sacks are plausible, making him worthy of watch in deeper leagues as he climbs his learning curve alongside a veteran mentor.

Rams cut Derion Kendrick, Brennan Jackson, Willie Lampkin and Charles Woods on Wednesday. Kendrick was claimed by Seattle; Jackson by Las Vegas; Lampkin by Philadelphia; Woods by New England. Rams kept 9 defensive backs and 10 offensive linemen on their initial 53. The waiver churn reshapes late-round fantasy upside across SEA, LV, PHI, and NE, with immediate implications for depth charts and special-teams roles.

Fantasy watchers should monitor depth charts and injury dynamics, as these moves can unlock sleeper options and streaming plays when teams reassess after roster cuts.