Found August 24, 2012 on Fantasy Football Champs: Yardbarker Blogger Network
Ravens wideout Torrey Smith caught eight balls for 103 yards in Thursday night's rout of Jacksonville and appears to have become quarterback Joe Flacco's No. 1 target ahead of Anquan Boldin.Fantasy Spin:Smith's final totals of 50 receptions for 841 yards and seven TDs were solid, but we expect much more from him in 2012. He's been dealing with a sprained ankle in preseason, but should get two weeks to recover before opening day and be ready for the opening whistle.
THE BACKYARD
BEST OF MAXIM
AROUND THE WEB
RELATED ARTICLES

NFL Preseason Watch List: Thursday of Week Three

After another eventful few days, dynasty owners are ready for the most important week of the preseason, where starting jobs will be taken and players will either win jobs or find themselves on the streets. We’re here to provide analysis all preseason long so you don’t miss a thing. With that said, we’re posting a regular watch list for the preseason games, full of players...

Ravens’ Courtney Upshaw may lose starting spot

AP He may have been selected first by the Ravens in this year’s draft, but by the looks of things Courtney Upshaw may be losing his spot as a starter. Although he’s currently still listed as a starter on the teams’ unofficial depth chart. The Baltimore Sun reports that the man, who many had hoped would fill the void in outside linebacker left by Terrell Suggs’ devastating...

I’ve Changed My Mind: Joe Flacco

You going Wacco for Flacco Juan… Flacco has been ho-hum from a fantasy perspective over the last 3 years. You want  3,600 and 20-25 TDs?  Flacco’s your guy.  Cam Cameron refused to take the training wheels off and Flacco hasn’t had the weapons to really take off.  Now, the training wheels are off and Torrey Smith gives him a legit WR. We saw the new look no huddle offense...

Billy Cundiff's time with Ravens could be over

Billy Cundiff has more on his mind these days than the 32-yard field goal he missed last season in the waning seconds of the AFC title game. The 32-year-old kicker is worried about retaining his job with the Baltimore Ravens. The veteran is in a duel with rookie Justin Tucker, who took all the kicks in Thursday night's preseason game against Jacksonville. Cundiff says he was...

Clark: Updated Top 50 Rankings

For those of us who love fantasy football, and spend time creating and examining rankings because of it, the progression into late summer is definitely a welcome sight. I created my first rankings for 2012 in February, and have revised them at various times since. But now that the regular season  is nearly upon us, it is an extremely critical tool in this critical juncture of draft...

John Harbaugh Noncommittal On Ravens Kicker Decision

John Harbaugh shed no light on the Ravens' kicker situation, indicating the team continues to consider the merits of keeping veteran Billy Cundiff or replacing him with undrafted rookie Justin Tucker accoriding to Aaron Wilson of the Baltimore Sun. Tucker has clearly grabbed the momentum in the competition Thursday night against the Jacksonville Jaguars, hitting a field goal...

Fans may have been exposed to rabies at Ravens game

According to NBC Washington, fans at last week’s Baltimore Ravens preseason game may have been exposed to rabies from a bat that landed on one fan in particular. “Fans of the Baltimore Ravens may have been exposed to rabies during a recent game, officials say. “A bat reportedly landed on a person in the stands at M&T Bank Stadium during an August 17 game versus the Detroit...

Ravens PK Billy Cundiff Shocked He Didn't Play In Preseason Win Over Jaguars

It doesn't appear that Ravens kicker Billy Cundiff was too pleased with coach John Harbaugh's decision to sit him Thursday night for Baltimore's third preseason game -- a 48-17 win over Jacksonville. Cundiff, calling himself a competitor, said he was told Wednesday night that he wouldn't play. Rookie kicker Justin Tucker handled all of the kicking duties, and he...

Ravens FS Emanuel Cook Out For The Season With Broken Leg

Ravens backup safety and special-teams contributor Emanuel Cook broke his right leg tonight against the Jacksonville Jaguars and was declared out for the season by coach John Harbaugh. Cook was carted off the field in the third quarter after being hit hard with his leg bent in an awkward position. "One of my favorite guys broke my leg," Harbaugh said of Cook, who joined...

Ravens’ Cook to miss the rest of the season

By Anthony Caruso III The Capital Sports Report Owner/Managing Editor/Sr. Writer The Baltimore Ravens lost one of their safeties for the season. Emanuel Cook (Getty Images) Emanuel Cook was injured in the Baltimore Ravens game with the Jacksonville Jaguars. He is expected to miss the rest of the season with a broken leg. Cook was expected to contribute on special teams should be...

Ravens K Billy Cundiff's Time With Team Could Be Over

Billy Cundiff has more on his mind these days than the 32-yard field goal he missed last season in the waning seconds of the AFC title game, the 32-year-old kicker is worried about retaining his job with the Baltimore Ravens. The veteran is in a duel with rookie Justin Tucker, who took all the kicks in Thursday night's preseason game against Jacksonville. Cundiff says he...

Ravens Rookie LB Nigel Carr Fined $15,750 For Hit On Lions QB

Ravens rookie inside linebacker Nigel Carr has been fined $15,750 by the NFL, a punishment stemming from hitting the quarterback in the head-neck area against the Detroit Lions, according to NFL spokesman Greg Aiello. Carr was penalized on the play for roughing the passer. Meanwhile, veteran outside linebacker Paul Kruger wasn't fined for his late hit on Lions quarterback...

NFL Preseason Football: Baltimore Ravens Swarm Jaguars

On Thursday night, the Baltimore Ravens handily defeated the Jacksonville Jaguars in a 48-17 contest.Both teams, however, made significant movement towards their first regular-season performance.  Here is how both teams fared. Baltimore Ravens:  In the 48-17 drubbing of the Jaguars, Joe Flacco was electric, finishing 27-for-36 with for 266 yards and two touchdowns while leading...

Ravens-Jaguars postgame notes

Visit the RavensInsider.com VIP Club to read what coach John Harbaugh and his players said following Baltimore's 48-17 preseason win over Jacksonville.
NFL Forum Discussions
THE OTHER WAY OF STOPPING.
2 replies, 29 minutes ago
To The Bowl Y'all
1 replies, 1 hour ago
Ex-Cowboys RB Felix Jones is an Eagle
13 replies, 8 hours ago
Thank you McNabb
9 replies, 8 hours ago
Gone Fishin? for what? commments!
2 replies, 8 hours ago
USE YOUR BIG GUNS EARLY AND OFTEN
2 replies, 1 day ago
Go to...
2 replies, 1 day ago
Today's Best Stuff
For Bloggers

Join the Yardbarker Network for more promotion, traffic, and money.

Company Info
Help
What is Yardbarker?

Yardbarker is the largest network of sports blogs and pro athlete blogs on the web. This site is the hub of the Yardbarker Network, where our editors and algorithms curate the best sports content from our network and beyond.