Dak Prescott vs Geno Smith: Who Should You Start?
The numbers tell a clear story here. Dak Prescott put up 19.0 fantasy points per game for the Dallas Cowboys in 2025, while Geno Smith managed 12.7 across 15 games with the New York Jets. A 6.3-point weekly edge is substantial at the quarterback position.
A 6.3-PPG gap gives Dak Prescott the edge on paper, but paper does not account for Thursday night matchups, weather games, or a star defender returning from injury. The real question is not who was better in 2025, but who is the better start this specific week.
Both lean on arm talent and offensive scheme as traditional pocket passers. Dak Prescott threw for 4552 yards and 30 touchdowns, while Geno Smith posted 3025 yards and 19 scores. Volume, red zone efficiency, and game script are the key week-to-week differentiators when neither carries rushing upside.
Bye weeks matter for roster construction: Dak Prescott sits Week 7 while Geno Smith is off Week 12. If you are deciding between the two as a season-long roster hold, the staggered byes actually work in your favor.
