Geno Smith struggled in Week 2, finishing with an 0-11 mark on passes of 10+ yards and three interceptions as the Raiders fell to the Chargers 20-9. The offense, led by a slow-starting Chip Kelly game plan, stalled in the red zone (1-7) and left fantasy managers questioning Smith’s ceiling after a hot opener in New England. Ashton Jeanty showed flashes but couldn’t spark a consistent ground attack.

The home crowd, Brady in the box and Carroll’s birthday spectacle added narrative spice, while Khalil Mack and Maxx Crosby anchored the defense and Daniel Carlson delivered a 54-yard FG. Herbert and the Chargers closed strong, leaving Las Vegas with more questions than answers about offense and play-calling. Next up, a Bears visit that will test the Raiders’ consistency at Allegiant.

Key fantasy takeaways: bench/limit Geno until he resets, monitor Crosby’s disruptive upside, and keep an eye on the red-zone usage of Bowers and the offense as a whole. Herbert remains a strong fantasy start, with the Chargers’ defense capable of supporting streaming options in tougher matchups.

Geno Smith’s Week 2 MNF struggles overshadow a solid Raiders defense as Las Vegas dropped a high-variance shootout against Los Angeles. Smith forced throws, 3 interceptions, and just 180 passing yards, while the defense limited the Chargers to 20 points after an early turnover. Offense line woes and playmaking gaps surfaced, prompting questions about how the unit will rebound in Week 3. Depth guys Brock Bowers and Ashton Jeanty chipped in modest yet meaningful touches, and chatter about Brady, Carroll, and game-planning added context to the fallout.

Fantasy-wise, the takeaway is twofold: Smith’s ceiling remains volatile if the line can’t protect him, and the defense’s resilience could keep them in low-scoring streamer territory in favorable matchups. Watch for Jayden Daniels’ status and potential offensive adjustments, as well as how the Raiders’ next game script might lean into supporting cast contributions and more disciplined attacking sequences.

Jadeveon Clowney signs with Dallas on a one-year deal, adding veteran edge depth to the Cowboys’ defense. The 12-year vet has suited up for six NFL teams, providing immediate run-stopping presence and versatile rush ability across multiple fronts.

A former No.1 overall pick from South Carolina, Clowney owns 58 sacks, 139 QB hits, 108 TFLs and 140 games played. His arrival, aided by familiarity with Brian Schottenheimer, could stabilize Dallas’ edge rotation and elevate the defense in high-leverage weeks.

Expect Clowney to mix into several packages, keeping Parsons fresh while offering a credible sack threat. Health and deployment will determine peak upside in a crowded Cowboys front as they pursue stronger pressure in a competitive NFC season.