From nfl.com,
The Detroit News reports Lions RB Kevin Smith, who injured his shoulder in Week 3 against Washington, is hopeful of playing Sunday at Chicago. He was injured in the third quarter against the Redskins and left the game. Smith was on pace for a career day against the Redskins, already having rushed for 101 yards on 16 carries (6.3 average) at the time of the injury. His career high is 112 yards at Carolina last year. "I'm 22 years old and I usually heal pretty fast," Smith said. "I don't have any bone damage or anything like that.