Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Torrey Smith has not started the season the way owners envisioned. With a sixth-round ADP, Smith has only caught four passes for 60 yards and no touchdowns through two weeks. Smith was only targeted three times last week and there is been justifiable concern over his usage.
Fantasy football start/sit advice, Week 3: don’t give up on Torrey Smith
Torrey Smith has struggled out the gate through the first two weeks. Can he put it together in Week 3?
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Fantasy Impact: Smith’s numbers are causing owners to second guess the pick. However, experienced owners know that patience is a virtue. What’s important to note is that Smith’s underwhelming numbers are due to him not being properly utilized, not a lack of talent or talent or a reliable quarterback. The good news is that the trend is easily reversible.
There are always growing pains whenever a team has to adjust to a new offense and coordinator. A look at Baltimore's new offensive coordinator Gary Kubiak's history reveals a notable history of heavily utilizing the team's top receiving options. It was under Kubiak where Andre Johnson put up his All-Pro numbers that are likely to guide him straight to the Hall of Fame. If you have better option for your WR3 slot, then feel free to keep Smith on the bench. Owners thinking about benching Smith in favor of this week's newly acquired waiver wire pick up need to stay the course. He's a WR3 with WR2 upside.
