Smith logged 13 tackles (11 solo) to lead the team in Sunday's loss to the Jets.

Analysis: Smith made his presence felt in the contest, as it was his first double-digit tackle total of the season. The 26-year-old saw, along with four other teammates, saw all 70 defensive snaps on defense. He will look to carry his momentum into Week 5 against the Steelers.

Smith racked up seven solo tackles and recovered a fumble Sunday against the Ravens.

Analysis: Smith was able to stand out and help shut down a Ravens' offense, which was looking for its third win, to just seven points. The 26-year-old weakside linebacker now has 15 tackles in the past two games and adds an interception to the resume, and his consistent full-time role bodes well for his IDP performance.

Smith tallied a team high eight tackles (six solo) to go along with his first interception of the season in Sunday's loss to the Titans.

Analysis: Smith was one of the few bright spots in a tough matchup against an efficient Titans' offense. Although the defense struggled as a whole by giving up 37 points, the offense did not offer much help, as they consistently gifted the Titans with a short field to work with. Smith will look to carry his momentum into Sunday's battle with Baltimore in London.

Smith is set to once again serve as the Jaguars' starting weak-side linebacker this season.

Analysis: While Smith can still add some polish to his game, he's been among the Jaguars' most reliable defenders over the past two seasons. The Florida State product notched 104 combined tackles as a rookie and followed up with 128 tackles in 14 games last season. The Jaguars added high-upside rookie Myles Jack in the second round of the draft, and while Jack is expected to gradually take on a larger workload as the season progresses, his development isn't expected to result in significantly fewer snaps…read more

Smith (shoulder) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Texans.

Analysis: The 2014 fifth-rounder finishes up his 2015 season with a fantasy-friendly 128 tackles, to go along with 2.5 sacks and a pick in 14 games. He's on track to reprise his starting outside linebacker role for the Jags in 2016, an assignment that will make Smith -- whose shoulder issue will not require offseason surgery -- worthy of continued IDP utility next year.

Smith (shoulder) did not practice on Wednesday, John Oehser of jaguars.com reports.

Analysis: Smith was sidelined for Week 16's loss to the Saints, and his status remains questionable at best heading into Sunday's season finale against the Texans. His situation should continue to be monitored throughout the week, while Jordan Tripp could be in line to see additional time at outside linebacker in Smith's potential absence.

Smith (shoulder) is inactive Sunday against the Saints.

Analysis: Smith didn't practice all week, so it's no surprise that he won't be available in this game. In his absence, Jordan Tripp is expected to see time at outside linebacker.

Smith (shoulder/finger) is considered doubtful to play Sunday against the Saints.

Analysis: Smith emerged from Sunday's loss to the Falcons with an AC joint separation, as well as a dislocated finger on his left hand. The combination of the two ailments will likely keep the linebacker sidelined for Sunday's matchup with New Orleans, though he's yet to be officially be ruled out. The Florida State product has racked up 128 combined tackles this season to go with 2.5 sacks and an interception.

Smith (shoulder/finger) was not seen practicing Thursday, John Oehser of jaguars.com reports.

Analysis: Smith's status for Sunday's game certainly appears to be trending in the wrong direction as the second-year linebacker has now missed practice in back-to-back days. Final confirmation regarding his game-time status against the Saints will likely arrive on Friday, so IDP owners will want to check in on his availability then.

Smith (shoulder/finger) did not practice Wednesday.

Analysis: Smith, who suffered a slight AC joint separation in his right shoulder, as well as a dislocated finger on his left hand, thus looks iffy for Sunday's game against the Saints, with his Week 16 status of note in IDP formats, given that he is third in the NFL with 128 tackles through 14 contests.

Smith suffered a slight AC joint separation in his right shoulder, along with a dislocated finger on his left hand, during Sunday's loss to the Falcons.

Analysis: Smith courageously played through both injuries Sunday, finishing with six tackles against the Falcons. Although a combination of ailments could impact his practice involvement this week, the fact that Smith continued to play Sunday might suggest he intends on doing the same in Jacksonville's upcoming game against the Saints. Should that transpire, IDP owners would certainly welcome having Smith available, as his 128 total tackles rank among the league-leaders in the category.