Geno Smith's recent trade to the Las Vegas Raiders is a pivotal move for the NFL landscape, particularly impacting several key players' fantasy values. Sam Darnold is poised to take over as the starter for the Seattle Seahawks, providing a significant boost to rookie wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba (JSN), who had already performed well despite Smith's limitations. Darnold's history of supporting productive fantasy players could elevate JSN into a more valuable asset.

Meanwhile, the Raiders' acquisition of Smith complicates the situation for their tight end Brock Bowers. While Smith may not enhance Bowers' prospects considerably, it allows the Raiders to pivot to a run-heavy approach, potentially benefiting players like Ashton Gentry, who they may draft at the sixth overall pick. The trade also puts pressure on the San Francisco 49ers regarding quarterback contracts, with whispers that they may need to pay big money to retain their quarterback, Brock Purdy, in light of Smith's reported new deal worth $40-$45 million per year.