Ted Ginn is in line to start in place of Steve Smith (PCL sprain) in Week 17's contest against the Falcons, the Charlotte Observer reports.

Ginn is in line to start in place of Steve Smith (PCL sprain) in Week 17's contest against the Falcons, the Charlotte Observer reports.

Analysis:

Ginn -- who caught two passes on four targets for 66 yards in Week 16 -- thus becomes an option for those rostering Smith, or anyone scrambling for wideout help in Week 17 for that matter, given his favorable matchup this coming weekend.