FBO Matchups: Time for Rusty Smith

Sunday presents one of the most bizarre fantasy matchups of the entire year. A rookie quarterback with virtually no career attempts, Rusty Smith, faces the league's worst pass defense. The Houston Texans have allowed opposing quarterbacks an average of 21.3 points per game, more than any NFL quarterback besides Michael Vick has averaged this season.

So can you pick up Smith and start him?

To read why Rusty Smith has a fighting chance against the Texans, plus Football Outsiders' list the best and worst fantasy matchups for Week 12, you must be an ESPN Insider.

• Recommend0
• Tweet0
• Email
• Subscribe

Bill Barnwell

• Follow
• Archive

Bill Barnwell (@billbarnwell) is a staff writer for Grantland.