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Running Back Rank: #16
Overall: #23
Smith was one of the one bright spots for the Lions last season. He had a strong finish to the season, getting 85 or more total yards in seven of his last eight games. Smith finished the season with 1,262 total yards and eight touchdowns. He had an impressive season considering how bad the Lions played. Smith will start from day one this year and has a chance to improve his numbers. Smith has decent size. He does a good job of finding the hole and hitting it in a hurry. Smith is a big-play threat at the running back spot. The Lions should make Smith a huge part of their offense this season.
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Consider Smith a borderline No. 1 back. The big issue is the Lions, who need to improve if Smith hopes to have a monster seasons. If he doesn't get any help, Smith could struggle some weeks. But we like his chances of getting around 1,500 total yards and double-digit scores. |
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| Nicholas J. Cotsonika, of the Detroit Free Press, reports Detroit Lions RB Kevin Smith (shoulder) practiced Friday, Nov. 6, and is expected to play in Week 9. |
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| Nicholas J. Cotsonika, of the Detroit Free Press, reports Detroit Lions RB Kevin Smith (shoulder) was limited during practice Thursday, Nov. 5. He is expected to play in Week 9. |
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| Nicholas J. Cotsonika, of the Detroit Free Press, reports Detroit Lions RB Kevin Smith (shoulder) participated in practice Thursday, Nov. 5. |
| Fantasy Impact: Smith should be good to go this week. |
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| Tom Kowalski, of MLive.com, reports Detroit Lions RB Kevin Smith (shoulder) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Nov. 4. His status for Week 9 is uncertain. |
| Fantasy Impact: Smith should be able to play, but keep an eye on his practice reports to be sure. |
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| Tom Kowalski, of Mlive.com, reports Detroit Lions RB Kevin Smith (shoulder) suffered a shoulder injury in Week 8 and did not return. However, head coach Jim Schwartz said Smith could have returned if necessary. |
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| Tim Twentyman, of The Detroit News, reports Detroit Lions RB Kevin Smith said he is stronger than he was last year but needs to work on breaking more tackles. 'It's been frustrating to know that I'm stronger this year, but a lot of it has to do with technique. I'm doing a better job of getting low in holes, but now it's time for it to come together, and it will,' Smith said. |
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| Detroit Lions RB Kevin Smith (shoulder) fully participated in practice Wednesday, Oct. 7. |
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| Nicholas J. Cotsonika, of the Detroit Free Press, Detroit Lions head coach Jim Schwartz said RB Kevin Smith (shoulder) is considered day-to-day. |
| Fantasy Impact: He seemed just fine during the Week 4 game, so we wouldn't be too concerned about the injury going forward. |
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| Bob Holtzman, of ESPN, reports Detroit Lions RB Kevin Smith (shoulder) was warming up and will start versus the Chicago Bears in Week 4. |
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| Nicholas J. Cotsonika, of the Detroit Free Press, reports Detroit Lions RB Kevin Smith (shoulder) was limited during practice Friday, Oct. 2. He is listed as questionable for Week 4. |
| Fantasy Impact: Smith has done some sort of practice all week, so there is a chance he plays but nothing is certain at this point. |
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