Kevin Smith has "probable" ACL tear

Detroit Lions running back Kevin Smith gained 63 yards on his first 11 carries against the Baltimore Ravens. He ended the contest with 69 yards on 21 carries, but it ended prematurely for him due to a major knee injury. Smith suffered a left knee injury and was carted off the field in the fourth quarter today against the Ravens. Smith's left knee buckled as he tried to make a cut after catching a pass from quarterback Daunte Culpepper. He immediately fell to the turf. As he was carted off, he leaned back and put a hand to his face. A Monday MRI will determine the exact extent, but early indications point to Smith needing major surgery. Head coach Jim Schwartz said after the game that Smith likely has suffered a "significant" knee injury. If Smith is out for the rest of this season, he will end this year with 1,162 total yards and five touchdowns.

Dec. 14 update: The Lions confirmed Monday that Smith is out for the season. Head coach Jim Schwartz said Smith tore at least one ligament in his knee. The extent of the damage won't be known until surgeons perform the procedure.

Fantasy Analysis:
This is really disappointing for Smith. He has probably suffered an ACL injury, which will sideline him for not only the rest of this season, but also for most, if not all of the 2010 season. Maurice Morris and Aaron Brown will carry the load in Smith's absence. Morris recorded three rushes for 11 yards on Sunday, while Brown had just one rush for 12 yards. Morris will get the majority of carries for the rest of the season, but he has a couple of difficult match-ups on the horizon -- versus Arizona and at San Francisco.