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Kevin Smith Optimistic (1 Viewer)
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mr roboto
Footballguy
Speak American ya damn frenchie.
gethugefast1
Footballguy
nysportsfan
Footballguy
Not as ba as it looked, he was/is close to coming back in.
ShaHBucks
Footballguy
Marshmallows
phillybirds
Footballguy
20 points in my PPR league.
Wish this guy could last a full game.
Wish this guy could last a full game.
mr roboto
Footballguy
He did. A couple weeks ago. :stud:
doeseatplace
Footballguy
I put him in the lineup over BJGE at 1245 pm yesterday...I'll take his 2+ quarters
⚡DEADHEAD⚡
Footballguy
Awesome.
I hate to admit it, but I do play in one ppr league and IMO you can't really bench him if he says he's going to play. Like someone else pointed out, 20 points in 2 quarters. Stafford is a dump off machine. In standard scoring, I will have to think twice. But anywhere that I've got a flex, chances are good he's at least in contention for third best back on my squad. I'd think that'd be the case for most people in 12-team leagues.
djmich
Footballguy
Why did he have to rush back.
phillybirds
Footballguy
Lions coach Jim Schwartz was noncommittal when asked about Kevin Smith's (ankle) Week 14 status at his Monday press conference.
Schwartz did say the Lions expected something to "come up" with Smith's ankle against the Saints, and that he doesn't believe "he's in a worse spot" than he was last week. Even before Smith crumpled to the ground untouched Sunday, he was having great difficulty cutting, and appeared nowhere near 100 percent. His status will be updated Wednesday, if not sooner.
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This is why people wanted him to get the extra week instead of rushing back. If they expected it to happen, then why play him? I get that it's an important game, but the next 4 are important also, and if you don't think he'll make it through the game without re-aggravating it, then why do it?
Probably doesn't matter anyway. This guy just can't stay healthy. Even if it clears up, something else will probably show up. He's just one of those guys.
If he can start he'll be in my flex, but I'm not planning on it at the moment. What a disappointment. A healthy Smith could have really been a difference maker for the fantasy playoffs and for the Lions.
Schwartz did say the Lions expected something to "come up" with Smith's ankle against the Saints, and that he doesn't believe "he's in a worse spot" than he was last week. Even before Smith crumpled to the ground untouched Sunday, he was having great difficulty cutting, and appeared nowhere near 100 percent. His status will be updated Wednesday, if not sooner.
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This is why people wanted him to get the extra week instead of rushing back. If they expected it to happen, then why play him? I get that it's an important game, but the next 4 are important also, and if you don't think he'll make it through the game without re-aggravating it, then why do it?
Probably doesn't matter anyway. This guy just can't stay healthy. Even if it clears up, something else will probably show up. He's just one of those guys.
If he can start he'll be in my flex, but I'm not planning on it at the moment. What a disappointment. A healthy Smith could have really been a difference maker for the fantasy playoffs and for the Lions.
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ShaHBucks
Footballguy
It was pretty apparent he wasn't at full strength. The guy fell like 3 times without being touched including his last play. His ability to cut then accelerate at near full speed is unique and ridiculous, but he cuts so hard that until he says he feels no pain I'm not sure he'll finish a game. It sucks because Stafford is checking down a lot and the screens passes are so wide open in the Lions Offense.
WiDDoW_MaKeR
Footballguy
Personally... his big 2 quarters did more for me than my other backs. May have just landed me into the playoffs if MJD can produce well tonight.
SaintsInDome2006
Footballguy
I saw him in the Dome and he was constantly packing on yards and FF points. He might have gotten that second score where Morris failed to. They put him on the table and in a bit he was up and walking around but never came back in but he looked ok. Amazing to think he was "limited" during the game.
doeseatplace
Footballguy
Thanks. It was pretty awesome. Many sites were touting Green Ellis as a must start, and CBS even made him Start of the Week. In the end, he played 17 of 64 snaps, none in the second half.
Mr. Mojo
Footballguy
Yeah, I started him instead of Helu.Glad to get a TD, though.
Addai's Adidas
Footballguy
I think made the team next year. Bye Bye MoMo IMO.
Khy
Footballguy
Really hoping the Lions sit him this week with the Vikes coming to Detroit in what should be a pretty easy win. I'd love to have him healthy after the playoff bye for the final two weeks of the season. Plus OAK and SD sound like some pretty delicious match ups. He could easily be a Top 5-10 RB in the fantasy playoffs if he sits this week and can stay healthy in those two games.
nysportsfan
Footballguy
I need him to play.
The Captain
Footballguy
From your mouth to God's ear.
zamboni
Footballguy
http://www.kffl.com/gnews.php?id=758159-lions-kevin-smith-played-hurt-in-week-13Schwartz is such a sweetheart.
yoadrian
Footballguy
But will they do the same this week?http://www.kffl.com/gnews.php?id=758159-lions-kevin-smith-played-hurt-in-week-13Schwartz is such a sweetheart.
zamboni
Footballguy
As long as Smith isn't too hobbled, it wouldn't surprise me. But they could probably go with Morris with a less formidable opponent in Minnesota.But will they do the same this week?http://www.kffl.com/gnews.php?id=758159-lions-kevin-smith-played-hurt-in-week-13Schwartz is such a sweetheart.
Wow...deja vu all over again? Will he play and play well, or start and go down with an ankle injury?
In his latest rankings, Dodds has Smith at #15 this week (Non-ppr), MoMo at #39. Last week I felt really fortunate that Smith scored a TD before he went down. Are you hearing anything more about Kevin Smith, and will you be playing him this weekend?
In his latest rankings, Dodds has Smith at #15 this week (Non-ppr), MoMo at #39. Last week I felt really fortunate that Smith scored a TD before he went down. Are you hearing anything more about Kevin Smith, and will you be playing him this weekend?
Hipple Long Ware & Peete
Footballguy
Did not practice wed
Detroit Lions defensive tackle Nick Fairley (foot), safety Louis Delmas (knee), cornerback CB Chris Houston (knee), defensive end Lawrence Jackson (thigh), running back Kevin Smith (ankle) and defensive end Kyle Vanden Bosch (not injury related) did not participate in Wednesday's practice.
Fairley re-injured his foot against the New Orleans Saints. Lions coach Jim Schwartz said x-rays on Fairley's foot did not reveal any further damage, but his playing time against New Orleans was limited after the injury.
Smith re-injured his ankle against the Saints earlier this week, but was held out of Wednesday's practice as a precautionary measure. If Smith can practice on Thursday, he will have a chance to play against the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday.
Meanwhile, linebacker Justin Durant (hamstring), cornerback Brandon McDonald (thigh), guard Rob Sims (shoulder ) and defensive end Willie Young (ankle) were limited.
Detroit Lions defensive tackle Nick Fairley (foot), safety Louis Delmas (knee), cornerback CB Chris Houston (knee), defensive end Lawrence Jackson (thigh), running back Kevin Smith (ankle) and defensive end Kyle Vanden Bosch (not injury related) did not participate in Wednesday's practice.
Fairley re-injured his foot against the New Orleans Saints. Lions coach Jim Schwartz said x-rays on Fairley's foot did not reveal any further damage, but his playing time against New Orleans was limited after the injury.
Smith re-injured his ankle against the Saints earlier this week, but was held out of Wednesday's practice as a precautionary measure. If Smith can practice on Thursday, he will have a chance to play against the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday.
Meanwhile, linebacker Justin Durant (hamstring), cornerback Brandon McDonald (thigh), guard Rob Sims (shoulder ) and defensive end Willie Young (ankle) were limited.
doublavae02
Footballguy
I will probably have to play him. Outside of mccoy, I have smith, gerhart, starks, saine, hunter...so I am not a good reference
mikel0254
Footballguy
Kevin Smith was sitting on the couch a couple weeks ago watching games on TV. I would bet my life on it that it was his decision to risk re-injury. He's playing for a contract next year. The reason he wasn't on a roster until a couple weeks ago was because of his injured past, so he likely was trying to play through them to show he's still worth a roster spot.http://www.kffl.com/gnews.php?id=758159-lions-kevin-smith-played-hurt-in-week-13Schwartz is such a sweetheart.
Breesisdaman
Footballguy
The winner in that bunch is gerhart if AP doesnt return.
I have a feeling he will be fine and play. The "after" of the injury this weekend looked much different than the previous Sunday. I think if the game was closer, maybe he comes back in. I wouldn't be surprised to see him practice the rest of the week. I need him in 2 of my 3 playoffs, so here's
he plays well the rest of the year.
SaintsInDome2006
Footballguy
I was at the game. They had him on the table, they moved his ankle around, he got up and walked around, he didn't look too bad, I thought he might come back in but he had his helmet and gloves off to the side.I have a feeling he will be fine and play. The "after" of the injury this weekend looked much different than the previous Sunday. I think if the game was closer, maybe he comes back in. I wouldn't be surprised to see him practice the rest of the week. I need him in 2 of my 3 playoffs, so here's
shnikies
Footballguy
I don't think the Saints lose too many two touchdown leads at home. I'm guessing they thought the right move would be to keep him out an play it safe. They'd like to use his precious touches in a game they can win.I was at the game. They had him on the table, they moved his ankle around, he got up and walked around, he didn't look too bad, I thought he might come back in but he had his helmet and gloves off to the side.I have a feeling he will be fine and play. The "after" of the injury this weekend looked much different than the previous Sunday. I think if the game was closer, maybe he comes back in. I wouldn't be surprised to see him practice the rest of the week. I need him in 2 of my 3 playoffs, so here's
Construction Man Jim
Footballguy
Given the risk of re-injury and with all the check downs Stafford has been throwing, I wonder if playing Smith AND Morris might not be a bad play.
Combined they've put up 47, 25 and 34 points the last three weeks in my leagues.
Morris has put up 33 (17 + 16) to Smith's 26 (8 + 18) points the last two weeks.
Obviously it doesn't make sense if you've got solid guys to plug into your RB2 and Flex positions. But with dearth of RB options left, the combo might be more productive and safer than many of the alternatives.
Combined they've put up 47, 25 and 34 points the last three weeks in my leagues.
Morris has put up 33 (17 + 16) to Smith's 26 (8 + 18) points the last two weeks.
Obviously it doesn't make sense if you've got solid guys to plug into your RB2 and Flex positions. But with dearth of RB options left, the combo might be more productive and safer than many of the alternatives.
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The lions have been a mess latley and they'll be without there 2 best defensive players. Minn put up 29 points on a good Den def. Doubt the lions are taking this game as a sure thing. Smith on a gimpy leg is better then Morris. He can keep Aggravating the injury but its not something that cause serious damage. We'll know more after today prac. I wouldn't be shocked if they kept him out today and prac him tommorow, different schedule then last week because he had 10 days. He's in a much diff situation then AP, AP is set for life contract wise, Minn is out of the playoffs has no reason to rush back. Smith is playing for his life in football and Det is in a race.
SaintsInDome2006
Footballguy
Defenses just seem to be leaving the middle wide open while they devote extra attention to Calvin.
It would be awesome if Smith somehow heals up and plays a full game, there is some great potential there. Disturbing how he just keels over on plays where he was not really getting hit.
It would be awesome if Smith somehow heals up and plays a full game, there is some great potential there. Disturbing how he just keels over on plays where he was not really getting hit.
habsfan
Footballguy
Assuming 4 quarters for each, I would agree. The problem is Smith has not played an entire game since suffering this injury.
You don't need to get hit to aggravate an ankle injury. Its cutting that affects the ankle. Smith runs so hard and he's applying a ton of pressure to that ankle. Its a miracle that he even played last week. High ankles are usually a 4 wk injury. With that said I think he does a light workout in practice tomorrow and plays. That fact that he was trying to come back into the game last week tells a lot. He'll be no worse but no better then he was last week, Just depends if he's worth the risk of playing if he could be taken out at any point.
He's going to sit. Morris is good enough to beat the Vikings.
