Jahvid Best/Kevin Smith Fantasy News 2010/2011

The Sports Scientist · Oct 29, 2010

Between this info + the talk about Shonn Greene coming from Rexy, I am benching LT in favor of Best. Crazy?

Other RB I am starting is Torian. (My main man Mike Turner is on a bye)

I really hope Best is 100%. He is a totally different player when healthy. He has looked awful since game @ Vikings / turf toe

HacheMan · Nov 4, 2010

Kevin Smith - RB - Lions </TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Kevin Smith acknowledged that he's dealing with "a lot of soreness" in his surgically repaired left knee.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Jahvid Best owners can take solace in Smith's discomfort. He's coming off his heaviest workload of the season with 14 touches against the Redskins. The soreness will likely keep the Lions from expanding his role beyond 6-8 carries per game over the next few weeks. It's a good time to make an offer for Best.
Nov. 4 - 2:16 p.m. ET</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Source: Dave Birkett on Twitter</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

HacheMan · Nov 11, 2010

Jahvid Best - RB - Lions </TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Jahvid Best (toe) was limited in Lions practice Wednesday.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>An unsubstantiated (and apparently irresponsible) website report elsewhere claimed that Best had "clearly aggravated" his turf toe injury in the Lions' Week 9 loss to the Jets. The fact that Best was able to put in any practice reps Wednesday indicates that wasn't the case. Best also had a six-yard carry on Detroit's second-to-last play from scrimmage last Sunday.
Nov. 10 - 5:16 p.m. ET</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Source: detroitlions.com</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

HacheMan · Nov 12, 2010

Kevin Smith - RB - Lions Lions RB Kevin Smith (knee, probable) was limited in Friday's practice.
He's on track to be active for Week 10 for a backup role behind Jahvid Best, who's also listed as probable. Smith touched the ball six times last week. November 12 - 4:43 p.m. ET
Source: detroitlions.com

HacheMan · Nov 12, 2010

Jahvid Best - RB - Lions Jahvid Best (toe) was limited in Friday's practice, but is listed as probable for Week 10.
He'll be good to go against the Bills' 32nd-ranked run defense. Best's burst and speed were impressive in the Jets' close loss to the Jets in Week 9, so despite his lack of recent touchdowns he's a recommended RB2 this week. November 12 - 4:41 p.m. ET
Source: detroitlions.com

HacheMan · Nov 17, 2010

Kevin Smith - RB - Lions </TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Updating a previous item, Lions RB Kevin Smith has been ruled out for Week 11 after undergoing thumb surgery.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Smith will also use the time off to rest his knee, which has caused him to miss practice time of late. Maurice Morris will step into the No. 2 tailback job behind Jahvid Best against Dallas. Best did sit out Wednesday's practice due to his turf toe issues, but is expected to start in Week 11.
Nov. 17 - 2:07 p.m. ET</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Source: Dave Birkett on Twitter</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

HacheMan · Nov 18, 2010

Jahvid Best - RB - Lions </TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Jahvid Best (turf toes) is still expected to play this week despite missing his second straight practice Thursday.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>The Lions are doing their (cough, cough) best to let Best's turf toes heal with limited practice reps. He maintains that he's not affected by the injury during games, but his lack of production even in prime matchups is cause for concern.
Nov. 18 - 12:57 p.m. ET</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Source: Detroit Free Press</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

HacheMan · Nov 21, 2010

</TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=subHead vAlign=top colSpan=3>Lions place RB Kevin Smith (thumb) on IR </TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=vaLabel colSpan=3>Kevin Smith - RB - DET - Nov. 20 - 8:07 p.m. ET</B> </TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=top colSpan=3>Lions placed RB Kevin Smith (thumb) on season-ending injured reserve.
Aaron Brown will take over as Detroit's backup halfback behind Jahvid Best. Although Detroit faces a beatable Cowboy front seven that ranks 23rd against the run, Brown should not be added to fantasy rosters unless Best aggravates his turf toe injury. The Lions own the 30th-ranked rushing offense, and are averaging a sub-par 3.4 yards per carry as a team.
Source: Tom Kowalski on Twitter
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HacheMan · Nov 22, 2010

Jahvid Best - RB - Lions </TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>The Detroit News calls Jahvid Best (turf toes) a "long shot" to play Thursday.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Best hurt his team on Sunday, as he was active yet hobbled. Now that it's been revealed his toes are getting progressively worse instead of better, it's clear the rookie needs to sit. We've seen Best's trademark explosiveness only intermittently since he first injured a toe in Week 3. Look for Maurice Morris to start on Thanksgiving against the Patriots. www.therx.ws
Nov. 22 - 9:14 a.m. ET</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Source: Detroit News</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

HacheMan · Nov 23, 2010

Jahvid Best - RB - Lions </TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Jahvid Best (turf toes) was "hobbling and making cuts gingerly" in Tuesday's limited practice.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Best takes pride in not sitting out, and coach Jim Schwartz indicated that all players capable of playing will be up against the Patriots. Though Best did see a few reps with the first-team offense, his role is expected to be minor against the Patriots. Maurice Morris is the best bet for touches this week.
Nov. 23 - 2:06 p.m. ET</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Source: Detroit News</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

HacheMan · Nov 24, 2010

Jahvid Best - RB - Lions Jahvid Best (probable, toe) was limited in Lions practice Wednesday.
The probable tag indicates that the Lions expect to activate Best on Thursday, but he's far from a recommended fantasy start after "hobbling and making cuts gingerly" earlier this wee. It's hard to imagine him getting the ball much. Best's activity would make Maurice Morris a weaker fantasy replacement. November 24 - 5:47 p.m. ET
Source: NFL.com

HacheMan · Nov 30, 2010

Jahvid Best - RB - Lions </TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Jahvid Best (turf toes) was held out of Tuesday's practice.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Best played just one down last week, and we wouldn't expect much more this week. The Lions backfield by committee is a poor fantasy bet in Week 13 with the Bears' shut-down run defense on the schedule.
Nov. 30 - 2:47 p.m. ET</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Source: Chris McCosky on Twitter</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

HacheMan · Dec 2, 2010

Jahvid Best - RB - Lions </TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Jahvid Best (turf toes) was limited again in Thursday's practice.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Best seems likely to suit up again for the Lions, but he can't be trusted as a fantasy option until he regains the feature back role. Barring a surprising return to full practices over the next couple of weeks, Best won't be trustworthy during the fantasy playoffs.
Dec. 2 - 4:20 p.m. ET</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Source: Brad Biggs on Twitter</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

HacheMan · Dec 3, 2010

Jahvid Best - RB - Lions </TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Jahvid Best (toe, probable) returned to a full practice on Friday.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Perhaps Best will play more than he did last week (0 touches, 1 snap), but that's not going to make him a fantasy option against Chicago's No. 2 run defense.
Dec. 3 - 5:07 p.m. ET</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

HacheMan · Dec 8, 2010

Jahvid Best - RB - Lions </TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Jahvid Best (turf toes) sat out Wednesday's practice.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Best was able to practice last Wednesday and was more involved on offense Sunday than he had been the last few weeks. He'll continue to either sit out or be limited in most practices the rest of the season but suit up on game days unless he has a setback. His fantasy upside is very limited at this point.
Dec. 8 - 12:14 p.m. ET</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Source: Paula Pasche on Twitter</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

HacheMan · Dec 9, 2010

Jahvid Best - RB - Lions </TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Jahvid Best (turf toes) returned to a limited practice Thursday, as expected.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Best is coming off his best game since he injured his toe in late September. He's still not a good bet for more than 12-15 touches, however, which leaves him as an iffy flex play for Week 14.
Dec. 9 - 5:56 p.m. ET</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

HacheMan · Dec 10, 2010

Jahvid Best - RB - Lions </TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Tom Kowalski of Booth Newspapers suggests "the increasing health" of Javhid Best (toes) is what led to his best performance since September last week.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>"That one (Best) broke down the sideline, it wasn't us; it was him. That's Jahvid," guard Rob Sims said of Best's 45-yard gain against the Bears. We'd like to see Best practicing fully before trusting him as a flex option, but there are signs that he could recoup value from Week 15 on.
Dec. 10 - 10:28 a.m. ET</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Source: MLive.com</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

HacheMan · Dec 12, 2010

Jahvid Best - RB - Lions Jahvid Best (toe) is active for Sunday's game against the Packers, as expected.
Best looked better than expected on 10 touches last week, but he is still hard to trust in this difficult matchup. He will split work with Maurice Morris and won't have RT Gosder Cherilus (knee), who is inactive. Other Lions inactives: QB Shaun Hill, QB Matthew Stafford, RB Aaron Brown, T Tony Ugoh, G Donald Thomas, DE Barry Turner and DE Willie Young. December 12 - 11:51 a.m. ET

HacheMan · Dec 14, 2010

Jahvid Best - RB - Lions </TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Jahvid Best has just two runs of 20 or more yards over the last 11 weeks.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Lions coach Jim Schwartz was asked if they're doing more harm than good at this point by having Best play through his turf toe injuries. "I don't think so," he said. "He was bottled up a lot of the game. We expect so much of him, the media and the fans, because we've seen the plays he can make. He's not going to make those every single time he touches the ball." It's clear the Lions won't shut him down, but Best isn't a fantasy option at this point.
Dec. 14 - 11:25 a.m. ET</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Source: Detroit News</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

HacheMan · Dec 14, 2010

Joseph Addai - RB - Colts </TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Joseph Addai (neck) participated in Monday's light workout.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>It's not really news, as Addai has been able to practice on a limited basis for a few weeks now. His status for Week 15 remains completely up in the air.
Dec. 14 - 9:52 a.m. ET</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Source: Indianapolis Star</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>