Steve Smith caught four passes for 60 yards in Monday night's Week 12 victory over the Eagles.

Smith was targeted seven times on the night, and after catching two passes on the opening drive, went silent for much of the rest of the contest. Philadelphia was making it a point to take Smith away, which, in turn, let Brandon LaFell and Gary Barnidge take advantage for touchdowns. Smith and the Panthers head to Kansas City in Week 13.

Steve Smith left Sunday's Week 11 game against the Bucs in the second quarter with an apparent hand injury.

Late in the first half, Smith caught a touchdown pass on a go route. But he clearly pushed off, was flagged for offensive pass interference and appeared to hurt his left hand when he came down. Smith was quickly taken to the locker room, possibly for X-rays. Consider him questionable to return.

Coach Ron Rivera said Steve Smith sat out garbage time in Week 10 to get him rest and allow the Panthers to evaluate younger receivers.

Smith finished with one catch for 19 yards in a loss to the Broncos that sent the Panthers to 2-7. "We're at a point now where we're looking at guys," Rivera said. "Steve's a professional and he understands that." The good news for Smith is that the Panthers face the Bucs' league-worst secondary in Week 11.