Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Alex Smith wasn't supposed to have a big game on Sunday vs. J.J. Watt and the Houston Texans, if you were to ask those making predictions about that game's outcome.
Alex Smith tosses 3 TDs in victory, will be considered on fantasy waiver wire
The veteran quarterback engineered several scoring drives to help his team get to 1-0 out of the gate. We break down the fantasy implications.
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But the often classified “game-manager,” repeatedly came through, en route to a three-touchdown performance that sealed a Chiefs’ 27-20 victory. Smith also added 243 yards on 22 of 33 completions, and scrambled nine times for 15 yards.
Smith found tight end Travis Kelce in the end zone on a 10-yard touchdown, and also connected with Kelce while he streaked alone down the seam for six more points. Jamaal Charles took a quick dump-off from Smith that went for a seven-yard score as well.
Fantasy Spin: Quarterback is a deep position in standard formats, so it would be difficult to justify spending a waiver claim on Smith so early in the season. However, it's worth mentioning that his weapons are even better in 2015, with a more seasoned Kelce and with the addition of Jeremy Maclin. Smith could challenge for top-15 finishes each week, but warrants a bench spot in two-QB formats and deep leagues. Smith will have a difficult matchup in Week 2 vs. the Denver Broncos.
