Smith sat out with a hamstring, amplifying Baltimore’s leadership gap on defense as injuries pile up and the unit struggles to anchor the run and pass defense.

Smith, sidelined with a hamstring, leaves a leadership vacuum in the middle of Baltimore’s defense, impacting overall unit performance and fantasy output.

Smith and the Ravens’ defense were hampered; his absence or reduced impact was part of the broader defensive struggle.

Smith is inactive Week 5, thinning the linebacking corps and weakening Baltimore's run defense and pass coverage. His absence elevates Houston’s ability to move the ball, especially in the middle of the field.

Out with a hamstring, Smith joins a lengthy Ravens injury list. His absence robs Baltimore of a key playmaker on defense, potentially affecting the team’s ability to generate stops and generate short-field opportunities for Rush.