Alex Smith (QB, KC) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in Deeper Leagues / Stream in Week 9

Owned in 50% of Fleaflicker Leagues

ANALYSIS: In recent weeks, Alex Smith has been quietly impressive in nearly all of his performances. While many of us get distracted with the works of Peyton Manning, Tom Brady, and Ben Roethlisberger, the 30-year-old QB has been excellent in his own right. With a lack of defined weapons, I haven’t been too big on Smith. Taking a look at his statline in recent weeks makes me eat my bitter, salty words. In the last five games, Smith has thrown eight touchdown passes while only tossing one INT. Those numbers should continue against the defense that hands out the most TD passes and the most fantasy points per week in the struggling New York Jets. This matchup, as well as his recent production, make Smith a more than viable option this week. For the first time this season, I turn to Alex Smith as a strong waiver wire QB streaming option against my favorite secondary to pick on in the New York Jets. I'd consider him a starting option in most leagues this week, especially if you have a bye week crunch or are hurting at the position.