Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Steve Smith (back) is listed as doubtful for the team's Week 5 match up against the Cleveland Browns. Smith did not participate in practice on Thursday or Friday and was never expected to suit up this week, though a Week 6 return seems plausible.
Steve Smith injury update: WR doubtful for Ravens, fantasy owners
The Baltimore Ravens receiver is listed as doubtful. We break down the fantasy implications.
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Fantasy impact: With Smith out of the mix, it's going to be tough to trust any of the Baltimore receivers for fantasy purposes. Rookie first round pick Breshad Perriman is still dealing with a sprained PCL and doesn't appear to be close to making his season debut. Tight end Crockett Gilmore was putting together a solid season but is also out this week with a calf injury. If you had to take a chance on a Ravens receiver, Kamar Aiken would probably be the best bet, though he'd bring an extreme volatility risk. He's been serviceable on the even weeks, finishing Weeks 2 and 4 with 5/89 and 5/77 lines respectively. However, in Weeks 1 and 3, he was no where to be found. Owners can likely do better on the waiver wire.
