Jimmy Smith Fantasy

Baltimore Ravens cornerback Jimmy Smith (knee) said he'll warm up and see how he feels on Sunday, but he's also planning to take it slow with the team's bye coming in Week 8. Smith is unlikely to play in Week 7 against the Seahawks. The 31-year-old has yet to play this year and his absence has been a big reason why Baltimore's defense as a whole hasn't played up to expectations. Marlon Humphrey has played his part, but the rest of the secondary has been extremely vulnerable and also lost Tony Jefferson for the year. It's why the Ravens just traded for cornerback Marcus Peters, and they're hoping he can help shore up their pass defense moving forward. The Ravens Defense/special teams shouldn't be on the streaming radar with Seattle on deck and Russell Wilson playing at an MVP level.

Oct. 17th • 12:39 PM

Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh said that veteran cornerback Jimmy Smith (knee) has a Grade 2 MCL sprain and will miss "multiple weeks." There's a possibility that Smith will go on the Injured Reserve with a designation to return later this year. Smith's injury is a hit to a strong Ravens Defense, but they have plenty of depth to move forward in the next couple weeks and still be a strong fantasy force. They were a top fantasy unit in Week 1 against the Dolphins as predicted, and they'll once again be in play as a top fantasy defense in Week 2 against the Cardinals and rookie quarterback Kyler Murray.

Sep. 9th • 3:07 PM

Baltimore Ravens general manager Eric DeCosta all but affirmed that veteran cornerback Jimmy Smith will remain with the team in 2019. "One of the greatest strengths of our team right now is our secondary. I think it would be foolish for us to make a strength a weakness for no reason," DeCosta said. Smith is entering his age-31 season and hasn't played more than 12 games since 2015, but he brings a veteran presence to Baltimore's secondary. The Ravens also added All-Pro safety Earl Thomas in free agency.

Mar. 26th • 1:05 PM