Kenny Pickett

Geno Smith is likely out with a shoulder injury, so Kenny Pickett is expected to start. Start Pickett if you need a quarterback this week or add him as short-term backup in leagues that let you start two QBs, but he can be inconsistent so double-check Geno’s official status before locking your lineup.

He isn’t on anyone’s roster and would be a cheap long-shot add in very large leagues or leagues that let you start two quarterbacks, but the report even mixed him up with another player so take it with a grain of salt. Don’t put him in your lineup unless he’s officially named the starter or your main quarterback gets hurt, since he won’t help much otherwise.

He's on a Week 8 bye, so sit him this week. Later he's a steadier choice than Tyrod Taylor, but don't count on him to deliver a big game when he plays.

Skip Kenny Pickett — don't take him, even in late rounds. He's changed teams a lot, has a hamstring worry, and probably won't be a starter, so only grab him as a very late long-shot bench pick in leagues that let you start more than one quarterback.