Jason Smith Injury: Updates on Rams Star's Week 8 Status and Fantasy Value

St. Louis Rams right tackle Jason Smith left the team's game against the Dallas Cowboys on a stretcher after suffering a head injury on Sunday.

His availability for St. Louis' NFC clash with New Orleans Saints will have a big affect on the fantasy value of Sam Bradford (if healthy) and Steven Jackson.

Keep checking back to this page throughout the week for the latest news on Smith and how his injury will impact the already-struggling Rams.

Sunday, Oct. 30 at 12:15 p.m. EDT by Brandon Galvin

Josh Smith is inactive today, as expected, according to NBC's Josh Alper. 

Wednesday, Oct. 26 at 6:55 p.m. EDT

Jason Smith saw a specialist today regarding his recent neck injury and is unlikely to play again Dallas, according to STLToday.com's Jim Thomas.

"After Smith saw a spine specialist, it was determined that there was nothing structurally wrong but that he had a bruised neck. Veteran Adam Goldberg takes over Smith's starting spot for St. Louis."

Tuesday, Oct. 25 at 9:55 p.m. EDT

The team's official Twitter page updated Smith's status following the game on Sunday.

The Rams have had enough bad luck already this season and can't afford another major injury, so the tweet serves as good news.

A concussion would obviously be the worst-case scenario at this point and, due to his concussion history, might cost him some time. Keep checking back for the latest news.

Tuesday, Oct. 25 at 9:45 p.m. EDT

Here's a video of the injury suffered by Smith while attempting to tackle Cowboys safety Abram Elam.