Steve Smith Fantasy News 2010-2011 (Giants)

HacheMan · Aug 6, 2010

</TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=subHead vAlign=top colSpan=3>Giants WR Steve Smith going for MRI on groin </TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=vaLabel colSpan=3>Steve Smith - WR - NYG - Aug. 6 </TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=top colSpan=3>Steve Smith will go for an MRI after injuring his groin on the Giants' practice field Friday.
Smith felt the groin "grab," and was spotted limping afterwards, so it appears he's got a pretty good pull at the very least. Stay tuned for an update. Hakeem Nicks and Mario Manningham will work with the ones in the meantime.
Source: Ralph Vacchiano on Twitter
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HacheMan · Aug 10, 2010

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</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Giants WR Steve Smith (groin) says he's "getting closer" to returning, but missed another practice on Tuesday.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Smith pulled his groin four days ago. The injury isn't serious, and Smith will open the year starting regardless. Still, it's given Hakeem Nicks and Mario Manningham increased opportunities to work with the first-team offense.
Aug. 10 - 3:33 p.m. ET</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Source: Newark Star-Ledger</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

HacheMan · Aug 12, 2010

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</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>An MRI on Steve Smith revealed a "minor" groin strain and some "hip stuff" that Smith says he has played with for years.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>This MRI just confirms an earlier exam, and the injury is still not a concern. Smith doesn't expect to play in the Giants' preseason opener on Monday night, but we'd expect to see him back at practice sometime next week.
Aug. 12 - 11:41 a.m. ET</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Source: Ralph Vacchiano on Twitter</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

HacheMan · Aug 14, 2010

</TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=subHead vAlign=top colSpan=3>Steve Smith to return to practice Wednesday </TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=vaLabel colSpan=3>Steve Smith - WR - NYG - Aug. 14 - 11:36 a.m. ET</B> </TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=top colSpan=3>According to Giants beat writer Ralph Vacchiano, WR Steve Smith (groin) is not expected to play in Monday's preseason game against the Jets but "will definitely" return to practice Wednesday.
As expected, Smith's injury is not severe, but he will be held out of the game as a precaution.
Source: Ralph Vacchiano on Twitter
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HacheMan · Nov 11, 2010

Steve Smith - WR - Giants Mike Garofolo of the Newark Star-Ledger expects Steve Smith to miss "maybe a game or two" with the pectoral strain sustained in Thursday's practice.
After digging around, Garofolo said the damage to Smith's pectoral "isn't great but not terrible." Garofolo added that he's yet to hear anyone connected with the Giants predict that Smith would play Sunday against the Cowboys. We should have a firmer update on Smith's status Friday, but it sounds like Mario Manningham will move into the starting lineup this week. November 11 - 9:39 p.m. ET
Source: Mike Garafolo on Twitter

HacheMan · Nov 12, 2010

</TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=subHead vAlign=top colSpan=3>Giants formally rule out WR Smith for Week 10 </TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=vaLabel colSpan=3>Steve Smith - WR - NYG - Nov. 12 - 1:09 p.m. ET</B> </TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=top colSpan=3>The Giants have ruled out Steve Smith (strained pectoral) for Week 10.
Mario Manningham will get the nod as a top-20 fantasy option against a collapsing Cowboys pass defense. Smith has a "partial" tear of the pec, and is in danger of missing multiple weeks. Hakeem Nicks can expect to see more double teams going forward, although he's got enough talent to beat them. Fantasy owners should try to hang onto Smith through the injury. He still has a chance to be a late-season WR3 asset in all leagues.
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HacheMan · Nov 22, 2010

Steve Smith - WR - Giants Updating a previous item, Giants WR Steve Smith (pectoral) admitted Monday that a Week 13 return is "far fetched."
Smith is aiming for Week 14, which continues to make Mario Manningham a more appealing fantasy starter. Smith is expected to beat Hakeem Nicks (leg) back into the lineup, but Eli Manning is likely to suffer with both of his top receivers out for at least the next three games. Manningham will make for a top-15 wideout play against Jacksonville's leaky pass defense in Week 12. November 22 - 4:42 p.m. ET
Source: Ralph Vacchiano on Twitter

HacheMan · Nov 29, 2010

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</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Steve Smith (pectoral) reiterated that he is targeting Week 14 for his return.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Smith confirmed that he won't play in Week 13 "unless a miracle happens" while admitting that he still has some weakness in his chest. At this point, it seems highly unlikely the stud possession receiver will be at full strength even if he does make it back for Week 14. Smith has already conceded that he may need to be on a snap count when he returns.
Nov. 29 - 8:54 a.m. ET</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Source: Newark Star-Ledger</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

HacheMan · Dec 1, 2010

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</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Despite his return to a limited practice Wednesday, Steve Smith (pectoral) reiterated that he is not optimistic about his chances of playing against the Redskins in Week 13.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>"I wouldn’t say a big chance, but there’s a chance," he said. Smith is expected to be on a snap count during his first one or two games back, so he won't be a fantasy option. The chances do appear to be growing that Eli Manning could have both of his top wide receivers at 100 percent by Week 15.
Dec. 1 - 4:01 p.m. ET</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Source: Newark Star-Ledger</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

HacheMan · Dec 2, 2010

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</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Steve Smith (pectoral) was limited again in Thursday's practice.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Smith is gradually increasing his practice workload. He believes there's at least a slim chance that he'll play Sunday against the Redskins, but it still looks like next week is a more realistic target.
Dec. 2 - 4:56 p.m. ET</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Source: Zach Berman on Twitter</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

HacheMan · Dec 3, 2010

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</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Giants WR Steve Smith, who's officially listed as doubtful for Week 13, revealed Friday that he was initially given a six-week timetable to return from his partially torn pec muscle.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Sidelined only since Week 9, Smith also confirmed that he's not playing Sunday, but is targeting Week 14. "We'll see," he acknowledged. "It still hurts." His role upon return will be uncertain. Smith previously indicated that his snaps could be limited for the duration of the season.
Dec. 3 - 1:24 p.m. ET</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Source: Mike Garafolo on Twitter</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

HacheMan · Dec 6, 2010

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</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Giants WR Steve Smith (pectoral) reiterated that he doesn't anticipate being an every-down player if he returns in Week 14.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>"It still hurts, but I’m going to have to deal with that for the rest of the year," Smith said. "Just try it out (this) week and see how it feels." Set to play with a harness, Smith conceded that he may struggle to use his hands to shed defensive backs: "I’m not going to be able to get rid of defenders this way. I’m just going to have to do something else."
Dec. 6 - 1:14 p.m. ET</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Source: Newark Star-Ledger</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

HacheMan · Dec 8, 2010

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</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Giants WR Steve Smith (pectoral) said he "did everything" in Wednesday's practice, although he was officially listed as limited.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Smith is on track to play at Minnesota, although his role in the offense remains to be seen. We'd consider it more to be good news for Eli Manning's chances of having a big game. Smith doesn't plan to play a full complement of snaps, and would also likely match up with Antoine Winfield for most of the day.
Dec. 8 - 1:58 p.m. ET</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Source: Mike Garafolo on Twitter</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

HacheMan · Dec 9, 2010

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</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Giants WR Steve Smith (pectoral) was limited again in Thursday's practice.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Smith has avoided setbacks, and coach Tom Coughlin believes he's "on track" to return at Minnesota this week. Smith doesn't expect to be an every-down player the next couple of weeks, so there are better WR3 options for the fantasy playoffs.
Dec. 9 - 1:37 p.m. ET</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Source: Mike Garafolo on Twitter</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

HacheMan · Dec 10, 2010

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</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Giants WRs Steve Smith (pectoral) and Hakeem Nicks (leg) are both listed as questionable for Week 14.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>They were both limited participants in practice for a third straight day Friday. Smith is a near-lock to play at Minnesota, although he's a risky and low-end WR3 on a potential snap count in a matchup with Antoine Winfield. We'd prefer Nicks' big-play ability in the domed affair if you're deciding between the two receivers. Nicks does also look likely to suit up.
Dec. 10 - 1:16 p.m. ET</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Source: Mike Garafolo on Twitter</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

HacheMan · Dec 14, 2010

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</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>The New York Post's Paul Schwartz writes that there "doesn't seem to be any way" Steve Smith (hamstring) will recover in time to play in Week 15.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Schwartz says Smith was in "noticeable pain" after the game. "It's really frustrating," he said. "I just got tackled from behind and my leg was like out, something happened. It felt good. Up to that point I felt good." With Mario Manningham (hip) also a question mark, Hakeem Nicks is in line for a bevy of targets this weekend.
Dec. 14 - 12:12 p.m. ET</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Source: New York Post</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

HacheMan · Dec 15, 2010

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</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>The New York Post's Paul Schwartz reports that Steve Smith will have season-ending knee surgery to repair articular cartilage damage in his left knee.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>It's a big blow to the Giants, as the team's receiver corps has fallen back to pieces after finally appearing healthy entering Week 14. Mario Manningham is also dealing with a hip flexor strain. Derek Hagan will serve as the No. 3 receiver when Manningham is healthy, and Kevin Boss will continue to see a healthy dose of targets while replacing Smith as New York's primary possession threat. A pending free agent, Smith faces an uncertain future with the club. His recovery timetable is unknown.
Dec. 15 - 10:27 a.m. ET</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Source: Paul Schwartz on Twitter</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

HacheMan · Dec 21, 2010

Steve Smith - WR - Giants Steve Smith underwent microfracture surgery Tuesday, though ESPN New York's Ohm Youngmisuk reports the procedure did not involve a mosaicplasty as initially expected.
Newsday's Tom Rock confirms the report of a less complex procedure. Smith now stands a better chance of regaining his pre-injury form. It was the mosaicplasty that involved taking "plugs" of cartilage and transporting it to the damaged area. The recovery is still expected to take "up to nine months," which puts his status for Week 1 of the 2011 season in question. Smith is expected to be on crutches for six weeks before the rehab process starts. December 21 - 8:51 p.m. ET
Source: ESPN New York

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