Steve Smith (Panthers) Fantasy News 2012/2013

HacheMan · Aug 30, 2012

<table width="100%" align="center"><tbody><tr vAlign="top"><td class="vaLabel" colSpan="3">Steve Smith - WR - CAR - Aug. 29 - 3:51 p.m. ET </td></tr><tr><td vAlign="top" colSpan="3">Coach Ron Rivera believes Steve Smith (foot infection) could return to practice on Sunday.
Smith has obviously turned a corner in his recovery. The Panthers begin their preparation for the season opener on Sunday, so Smith should be an integral part of the game plan. He's safe to draft as a WR1 this weekend. Smith ranks No. 33 overall in Evan Silva's Top-150.
Source: Joe Person on Twitter
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HacheMan · Sep 5, 2012

<table border="0" cellSpacing="0" cellPadding="0" width="100%"><tbody><tr><td class="bodyCopy">Steve Smith (foot) was a full participant in Wednesday’s practice.</td></tr><tr><td>

</td></tr><tr><td class="vaLink">This is just another indication the foot infection that had Smith on crutches last month is a non-issue. He's locked in as a WR1 this weekend against the Bucs.
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</td></tr><tr><td class="vaLink">Source: Adam Caplan on Twitter</td></tr></tbody></table>

HacheMan · Sep 6, 2012

<table border="0" cellSpacing="0" cellPadding="0" width="100%"><tbody><tr><td class="bodyCopy">Steve Smith (foot) was a full participant again in Thursday's practice.</td></tr><tr><td>

</td></tr><tr><td class="vaLink">Smith is over last week's foot infection. Start him with confidence as a WR1 option against the Buccaneers.
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</td></tr><tr><td class="vaLink">Source: Adam Caplan on Twitter</td></tr></tbody></table>

HacheMan · Sep 12, 2012

<table width="100%" align="center"><tbody><tr vAlign="top"><td class="vaLabel" colSpan="3">Steve Smith - WR - CAR - Sep. 12 - 2:38 p.m. ET </td></tr><tr><td vAlign="top" colSpan="3">Steve Smith was limited in Wednesday's practice with a knee injury, but will "without a doubt" be active for Sunday's game against the Saints.
Per the Charlotte Observer, Smith was "wearing a brace on his right knee in the locker room," but it's being deemed a precaution after he "took a shot" in Carolina's Week 1 loss to the Bucs. It's a concern, but would be a much bigger one had Smith not been able to get in a limited session. He'll suit up against the Saints, and remains locked in as a WR1.
Source: Joseph Person on Twitter
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HacheMan · Sep 13, 2012

<table width="100%" align="center"><tbody><tr vAlign="top"><td class="vaLabel" colSpan="3">Steve Smith - WR - CAR - Sep. 13 - 2:47 p.m. ET </td></tr><tr><td vAlign="top" colSpan="3">Steve Smith left Thursday's practice early after experiencing a "little soreness" in his knee, but coach Ron Rivera still expects him to play versus the Saints.
Smith was officially limited on Thursday. Rivera's optimism on Jonathan Stewart is slight cause for pause, as was the brace Smith was sporting on Wednesday. We still have Smith ranked as a top-10 fantasy receiver in a potential scoring frenzy, but owners should check Friday afternoon to ensure that he remains on track to play.
Source: Charlotte Observer
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HacheMan · Sep 14, 2012

<table width="100%" align="center"><tbody><tr vAlign="top"><td class="vaLabel" colSpan="3">Steve Smith - WR - CAR - Sep. 14 - 9:54 a.m. ET </td></tr><tr><td vAlign="top" colSpan="3">Asked if Steve Smith would play after leaving Thursday's practice with knee soreness, coach Ron Rivera replied, "Without a doubt."
Rivera's lack of equivocation is music to the ears of fantasy owners. Expect Smith to ramp up his practice reps on Friday in preparation for the intra-division showdown with the Saints. As long as Smith plays, he's a WR1 option in what should be a high-scoring game.
Source: Charlotte Observer
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HacheMan · Sep 16, 2012

<table width="100%" align="center"><tbody><tr vAlign="top"><td class="vaLabel" colSpan="3">Steve Smith - WR - CAR - Sep. 16 - 9:07 a.m. ET </td></tr><tr><td vAlign="top" colSpan="3">According to ESPN's Adam Schefter, Steve Smith (questionable, knee) is expected to play against the Saints in Week 2 "barring an unforeseen setback."
Head coach Ron Rivera expected Smith to play "without a doubt" after being limited in practice this week. Smith is a WR1 on Sunday against a New Orleans defense that could be without two of their top three cornerbacks, Jabari Greer (questionable, groin) and Johnny Patrick (out, thigh). Smith caught seven passes for 106 yards in Week 1 against the Bucs while dealing with the lingering knee issue.
Source: Adam Schefter on Twitter
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