Joe Flacco, Torrey Smith and Steve Smith's Instant Fantasy Reaction After Week 7

More than a few fantasy owners were expecting the Baltimore Ravens passing attack to have a pretty big afternoon against the Atlanta Falcons defense. For much of the game, it was closer to a "meh" performance.    

But one long touchdown pass from late in the game from Joe Flacco to Torrey Smith saved both of their afternoons for fantasy owners.

Completions	Attempts	Yards	Touchdowns	Interceptions	Fantasy Points
16	25	258	2	2	14

It was another reminder that Flacco remains an erratic QB2 who has big upside on certain weeks but is generally best left on your bench.    

Steve Smith St. and Torrey Smith both had pretty nice games, however.    

Player	Receptions	Yards	Targets	Touchdowns	Fantasy Points
Torrey Smith	3	81	5	1	14
Steve Smith Sr.	3	67	5	0	6

And so this receiving pair remains more appealing for fantasy owners than Flacco. Smith Sr. remains a weekly WR2 or flex given his consistent role on the offense, while Smith appears to be a streakier flex option with WR2 upside now that the Ravens have seemingly prioritized getting him the ball in recent games. 

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One thing to keep in mind—this is now the third straight week that Smith has topped Smith Sr. in fantasy points. Perhaps Flacco's familiarity has tipped the pendulum back to Smith in this passing game.

Either way, both are players worthy of starts on a weekly basis. Be far more cautious when it comes to Flacco, however.

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