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Detroit Lions RB Kevin Smith said he is not sure why he was not used more this season after performing well in 2011. Smith finished the season with 37 carries for 134 yards and one touchdown as well as 79 receiving yards and one touchdown. 'I didn't really see why. There was never an answer given as to why. I think I dealt with it like a professional, and in my mind, I would have been able to deal with it easier if there was something told to me like, 'Hey Kevin, you need to work on this,'' Smith said. Smith said he would still like to re-sign with the team this offseason.
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Detroit Lions S Don Carey (knee) fully practiced Friday, Dec. 28, and is probable for Week 17. RB Kevin Smith (thumb) was limited in practice and is probable.
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Detroit Lions RB Kevin Smith saw action on 19 of his team's offensive snaps in Week 11 against the Green Bay Packers, as opposed to just 10 for RB Joique Bell.
Fantasy Impact: Not sure if this is going to be a trend going forward but it is something to watch.
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Detroit Lions RB Kevin Smith may have fallen to third on the team's depth chart if the team's rotation during Week 3 is any indication. Smith did not have a carry during the game and had very limited snaps against the Tennessee Titans.
Fantasy Impact: Smith has fallen down the depth chart in a hurry. He likely isn't getting any significant time unless Mikel Leshoure gets hurt.
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Detroit Lions RB Kevin Smith carried 13 times for 62 yards and a touchdown in Week 1 against the St. Louis Rams, and he added four receptions for 29 yards and the game-winning TD catch with just 10 seconds left in the game.
Fantasy Impact: Smith had a solid showing in a starting role. He is a No. 2 fantasy back as long as he is starting for the Lions.
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Detroit Lions RB Kevin Smith (ankle) did not practice Monday, Aug. 27, due to an ankle sprain suffered in the preseason game Saturday, Aug. 25.
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Detroit Lions RB Kevin Smith (ankle) said he will be fine after suffering an ankle injury in the preseason game Saturday, Aug. 25. He said the X-rays on the ankle were negative and expects to recover from the injury quickly.
Fantasy Impact: Good to hear but still a concern going forward after having ankle problems a few times last season.
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Detroit Lions RB Kevin Smith (ankle) suffered an ankle injury in the third preseason game Saturday, Aug. 25, and is questionable to return.
Fantasy Impact: This is a concern because Smith battled ankle injuries much of last season.
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Detroit Lions RB Kevin Smith (quadriceps) took a knee to his quadriceps during practice Wednesday, Aug. 8. Head coach Jim Schwartz said Smith should be fine.
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Detroit Lions head coach Jim Schwartz has been happy with RB Kevin Smith during training camp. 'He's a very consistent player. He's very good mentally,' Schwartz said. He went on to note Smith knows the team's offense inside and out and has done a nice job of picking up a few special teams. 'Kevin has had not just a good training camp, but a good offseason program for us,' Schwartz noted.
Fantasy Impact: At this point, Smith is the starter for the Lions. His value is going up.
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