Due to a lower leg injury, Detroit Lions running back Kevin Smith had to be helped off the field during the team’s Thanksgiving game against the Green Bay Packers, according to NFL.com.
Smith was untouchable throughout the incidental play. He had seven carries for 36 yards before exiting the game on a cart.
This latest loss will be felt by the Lions, who have been plagued by injuries at the running back position this season. Jahvid Best has missed several games due to a concussion, and Smith played in only six games last season due to medical difficulties.
Report on Injuries
Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press tweeted about Smith’s injury when it happened.
A short while later, Smith would not be participating in Thursday’s game against the Packers, according to the Lions’ official twitter account.
When he’s prepared to come back
The timing of Kevin Smith’s comeback is unknown at the moment. He won’t play on Thursday, and it’s uncertain whether he’ll suit up against the New Orleans Saints in Week 13.
Impact of Fantasy
Last week against the Carolina Panthers, Kevin Smith amassed 201 total yards and three touchdowns; as a result, he quickly rose to the top of the fantasy football rankings.
His fantasy worth has been severely hurt by the injury he sustained against the Packers. Smith has appeared in just two games this year due to a history of injuries.
Detroit’s backup, Maurice Morris, is expected to take over in Week 13 if Smith is unable to play. Morris is a competent running back, but he won’t have a significant influence on fantasy football in any league.
Morris entered Week 12 with 48 carries for 201 yards and one score. I would seek for a substitute for your Week 13 roster if Smith is on your squad.
They Are Saying
Matthew Berry, a fantasy football expert for ESPN, tweeted the following on Smith’s injury.
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