Steve L Smith Fantasy Football Week 12 Scouting Report

Steve L Smith
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Age: 45
Weight: 185 lbs
Height: 5' 9"
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by Brandon Niles

· Nov 08, 2016 · 8:50 PM EST

BAL WR Steve L Smith - Week 10, 2016 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 10 vs. Cleveland

Steve Smith Sr. was finally healthy again last week against the Steelers, and he wound up with 47 yards on four catches. It was a good sign that he led the team with seven targets, and he should continue to be prominently featured in the Baltimore passing game for as long as he can stay healthy.

This week presents a great matchup for Smith, as the Browns have given up the second most touchdown passes in the league this year and just gave up three to rookie Dak Prescott last week. Smith doesn’t have the same explosive capability that he used to, but he should be good for low-end WR3 numbers in a great matchup this week.

by Brandon Niles

· Oct 06, 2016 · 2:56 PM EDT

BAL WR Steve L Smith - Week 5, 2016 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 5 vs. Washington
Steve Smith Sr. had a great game against Oakland last week, catching eight of the 11 balls thrown his way for 111 yards and a touchdown (including a 52-yard reception that showed off his ability to still be a playmaker at his age). Smith leads all Ravens in targets with 9.3 per game, and should be considered a solid week-to-week option in all league formats.

This week, he has some potential against a Washington defense that has allowed 281 passing yards per game to opposing teams. Smith has some risk as Josh Norman will likely line up across from him, but expect him to continue to be targeted heavily and be a nice high-floor option -- especially in PPR leagues.

by Brandon Niles

· Sep 29, 2016 · 1:12 PM EDT

BAL WR Steve L Smith - Week 4, 2016 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 4 vs. Oakland
Steve Smith Sr. was targeted a team-high 11 times last week against the Jaguars, catching eight passes for 87 yards. He and Mike Wallace are the clear starters on the team, and QB Joe Flacco trusts the veteran, as he leads the team in targets through three weeks with 8.7 per game. While he’s averaging only 56.7 yards per game and hasn’t scored yet this year, his usage and targets make him an interesting option for fantasy depth.

This week, Smith might have a chance at low-end WR2 or WR3 numbers against the Raiders. Oakland ranks dead-last in passing yards allowed and they’ve given up seven touchdown passes this season, tied for fourth most.

by Brandon Niles

· Sep 21, 2016 · 6:08 PM EDT

BAL WR Steve L Smith - Week 3, 2016 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 3 at Jacksonville
Steve Smith Sr. had only three catches last week against Cleveland, but he gained 64 yards and was targeted six times throughout the game. He should remain a starter on the outside for the Ravens for as long as he stays healthy and he has some upside in deeper leagues as a guy sure to get at least a few looks each game.

He has a nice matchup against the Jaguars this week, who have given up six touchdown passes through the first two games. However, the Baltimore offense hasn’t been great to WRs this year so far, and it’s hard to bank on Smith for legit numbers. He should be considered a low-end option in most leagues, with a slight uptick in PPR formats, and we have him ranked as a bench player.

by Brandon Niles

· Sep 15, 2016 · 1:48 PM EDT

BAL WR Steve L Smith - Week 2, 2016 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 2 vs. Cleveland

Steve Smith Sr. only put up 19 yards last week against the Bills, but he was targeted a team-high eight times in the passing game, caught five passes total, and was on the field more than any other Ravens WR – 66% of the team’s snaps. Smith may not have WR1 potential at this stage in his career, but if he keeps getting these types of targets, he could become a WR3 or Flex option, particularly in PPR leagues.

Smith has a lot of upside against a Browns defense that was terrible against the pass last season and just gave up touchdowns to both Eagles starting WRs last week. The Raven offense is risky to bank on, but if you need a reliable target with limited upside, you could do worse than use Smith in large PPR leagues as a WR3/Flex option.

by Brandon Niles

· Sep 08, 2016 · 6:56 PM EDT

BAL WR Steve L Smith - Week 1, 2016 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 1 vs. Buffalo
Steve Smith Sr. missed the end of last season with a torn Achilles, but he seems ready to go and feisty as ever, making him an interesting option in fantasy leagues. Coming off such an injury, he’s very risky, but he’s made a career of proving doubters wrong. Smith is worth rostering in most leagues, but it’s probably best to stay away from the Baltimore offense across the board this week as depth chart jobs and injury recoveries abound across the roster.

by Brandon Niles

· Jul 31, 2016 · 5:15 PM EDT

BAL WR Steve L Smith - 2016 Fantasy Football Outlook

Fantasy Upside
Steve Smith Sr. was off to another good start to the season last year before tearing his Achilles tendon in November against the Chargers, showing he still had some gas left in the tank at age 36 (now 37). Smith had three games with 10 or more targets last year and finished the season with 670 yards and three touchdowns, a pace that would put him over 1,500 yards if he had kept that up all season. Smith is a fiery competitor who uses his knowledge of the game and his determination to get open, and he is easily the most experienced receiver on the Baltimore roster.

Fantasy Downside
Now 37 years old, Smith would be a prime candidate for retirement, and before the Achilles injury, he had announced intentions to retire after last season. Coming off such a serious injury at his age, it’s hard to imagine him coming back strong this year. There is also youth on the roster, with Kamar Aiken playing admirably in his stead last season, and Chris Moore and Breshad Perriman vying for spots on the depth chart as well. The injury was a double rupture of the Achilles and early reports are the rehab process has been difficult for the veteran, which isn’t a good sign for his fantasy value.

2016 Bottom Line
It’s hard to bet against such a competitive guy, and Smith is worth a late round flyer in most leagues in case he heals up well and can come back. If he can’t make it back, it certainly won’t be for lack of trying, but Smith is too risky coming off an Achilles injury to put a tremendous amount of draft stock into him. His 10-12th round ADP might even be a bit too high.