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Smith has been in and out of the doghouse the past two years, but it’s a make-or-break offseason after the team signed Jacoby Lacey and drafted three corners. As low as seventh on the depth chart, Smith remains on the roster bubble.

Despite taking another loss, Ward once again looked much better than he did in the first three months of the year. He threw multiple touchdowns for the fourth week in a row and didn’t throw a pick for the third straight week. Ward almost made a mind-bending throw in the Titans’ penultimate drive. He stepped up through the pocket and dove forward while throwing to his left, finding Tyjae Spears in the flat. Spears took off for a long gain, but the replay showed Ward’s knee hitting the ground just before the ball left his hand. Ward’s physical attributes have never been the issue, but his decision-making isn’t always on point. That was on full display when he didn’t notice Siants EDGE Chase Young running him down behind the line of scrimmage. Young simply took the ball out of his hands and ran it into the end zone for a touchdown. Still, Titans fans will take the bad with the good. Ward has worked his way into the QB2 ranks heading into the final week of the regular season.

On the Giants’ first drive, Bellinger nearly secured a pass more than 15 yards downfield, but could not hold onto it after getting leveled by a Raiders defender. He earned just two targets after that, though one occurred late in the game on 3rd-and-8, from the Raiders’ nine-yard line. He caught the pass and was stopped two yards shy of the end zone. Bellinger returns to TE2 status against the Cowboys next week if TE Theo Johnson (illness) is good to go.

Unfortunately, this comes as no surprise. Smith had his right foot pinned by a Raiders offensive lineman during an interception return, and a Giants defender hit him via an illegal block from the left side, badly twisting the right ankle. Trainers came out to meet Smith on the field after he remained down after the play. He eventually limped his way to the locker room and was later ruled out.

Robinson dominated targets from start to finish, earning a 48.3 percent target share against the Raiders. The talented slot receiver got open with ease, banking a 17-yard gain via a corner route on the Giants’ first drive, which set the tone for his day as a whole. Robinson regularly picked up intermediate gains on corner routes and out routes, snagging passes along the sideline. On the Giants’ sixth drive, he hauled in a pass on a 10-yard out route, putting him over the 1,000-yard mark on the season. Robinson is a WR3 against the Cowboys next week.

Hill was not targeted and did not attempt a pass. He rushed 12 times last week while also catching four passes and throwing one. That was likely his final home game as a Saint and the team clearly made it a point to give him a proper sendoff. Facing the Titans in Tennessee, Kellen Moore deployed Audric Estime as his lead back. Estime ran 19 times today. Hill’s time in the spotlight has come to an end. Fantasy managers can ignore him for Week 18.

Johnson wasn’t overly involved in this contest, earning a measly 15 percent target share. He was, however, wildly efficient, burning the Titans for gains of 30 and 39 yards. Johnson finished the day second on the team in catches and yards. Johnson’s numbers have all increased under Tyler Shough, and the rookie is getting hot down the stretch. Johnson will be in the TE1 mix one final time in Week 18 versus the Falcons.

Dart refrained from running until the Giants’ fourth drive, in which he totaled three carries for 21 yards and one touchdown. He somehow avoided a concussion check after his 12-yard touchdown run despite getting sandwiched by two defenders as he entered the end zone. Dart ran a little more freely after that, and the Giants even called a few designed runs today, including one on a fake handoff that went for a two-yard touchdown scamper late in the fourth quarter. His passing box score leaves a little to be desired, but his connection with slot WR Wan’Dale Robinson is something to get excited about for 2026. Dart is a QB1 against the Cowboys next week.

Mason Tipton was out with a groin injury this week, freeing up some extra routes for Austin and Dante Pettis. Both players posted solid box scores, but Pettis fumbled the ball at the goal line, coughing up his chance to find the end zone. Austin cashed in late in the fourth quarter with a touchdown grab from 10 yards out. Austin will have some WR5 life in Week 18 if Tipton remains out.

Coker led the team in receiving, if you want to know how today went for the Panthers’ passing attack. Although he’s attained clear No. 2 status in the offense, Coker is still struggling to post meaningful fantasy lines. That could change for Week 18 vs. the Bucs’ pass-funnel defense.

With the game tied 3-3 in the third quarter, Hubbard’s fumble came one play after Sam Darnold tossed a red zone interception. He touched the ball only two times thereafter, but it would be a stretch to say he was benched. For the game, he was out-touched 15-7 by Rico Dowdle. Rico should remain the 1A back for next weekend’s colossal tilt with the Bucs.