Jets vs. Ravens Sunday Night Football: Torrey Smith Will Key Ravens' Victory

Torrey Smith may be the next potent wide receiver in the NFL. He was highly touted coming out of Maryland, and the Ravens have been looking for a homegrown receiver prospect for a while.

They just may have found their guy in the talented Mr.Smith. Last week while taking on the St. Louis Rams, Smith caught five balls for 162 yards and three touchdowns.

He was nicked at the end of that game, and for awhile, his availability for tonight's game was in question. John Harbaugh has announced Torrey Smith will indeed start again in place of injured WR Lee Evans.

Evans was brought in to give the Ravens offense that much needed deep threat. Evans has been hurt, and the little time he has played, he hasn't been able to get on track.

Smith stepped in admirably last week and should do well against Rex Ryan's blitz heavy system. Joe Flacco should expect to see plenty of pressure since he has gotten the reputation of being a player that shrinks during prime-time.

That could lead to quick hitters that both Boldin and Smith can benefit from. The key effect Smith has on the game is that he stretches the field. The Jets will not be able to stuff the box to stop the run of which they've struggled mightily to do this year.

Smith may not find himself on Revis island at the outset of the game. Boldin could draw the Jets' top cover guy. If healthy enough with no re-occurring injuries, Smith will notch another big receiving game.

That makes me wonder where that would leave Lee Evans when he is healthy enough to return. The Ravens will win on Sunday night.