Smith (foot) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Seahawks.

EDGE Analysis

Smith appeared to be trending toward not playing in Sunday's affair after downgrading from a limited practice session Wednesday to a DNP on Thursday. However, he practiced in a limited capacity Friday, giving himself a chance to suit up in Week 16. If the veteran safety is unable to go Sunday, expect Jay Ward to start alongside Camryn Bynum in Minnesota's secondary.

Smith (foot) didn't practice Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

This is a step in the wrong direction for Smith, as he was a limited participant Wednesday. It's not clear when the veteran safety picked up the foot injury, though it's worth noting that he played a season-low 75 percent of the Vikings' defensive snaps this past Monday versus Chicago. In fact, Smith's defensive snap share has decreased three straight weeks after he was on the field for every one of Minnesota's defensive plays from Week 8 to Week 12.

Smith (foot) was limited in Wednesday's practice.

EDGE Analysis

It's a new injury for Smith, who hasn't been listed on the injury report since September. The veteran safety has started all 14 games this season but did play just 81 percent of the defensive snaps Monday night against the Bears, his lowest snap rate since Week 3. On the year, Smith has logged 79 tackles (51 solo), including three TFLs and 1.0 sacks, nine pass breakups, including two interceptions, and one fumble recovery.

Smith recorded 11 tackles (nine solo) during Sunday's 30-27 overtime win at Chicago.

EDGE Analysis

Smith was on the field for all 73 of the Vikings' defensive snaps in Week 12, and he was able to turn in a season-high tackle total. His every-down role will keep him on the fringe of the IDP radar for a Week 13 tilt versus the Cardinals.

Smith recorded three solo tackles and two pass breakups, including an interception, in Sunday's 23-13 win over the Titans.

EDGE Analysis

The veteran safety also played on all 55 defensive snaps. Smith now has 53 tackles (32 solo), including 1.0 sacks, seven pass breakups, including two interceptions, and a fumble recovery in 2024.

Smith notched eight tackles (six solo) during Thursday's loss to the Rams.

EDGE Analysis

Smith logged his best tackling game of the season during Minnesota's loss to Los Angeles in Week 8 while playing 100 percent of defensive snaps. The veteran safety's strong floor as a run stopper makes him a viable fantasy option in IDP formats, especially given that he retains an every-down role heading into the Vikings' home matchup against the Colts in Week 9.

Smith recorded six tackles (five solo), including 1.0 sacks, during Sunday's 23-17 win against the Jets.

EDGE Analysis

Smith came free on a cleverly designed blitz and rocked Aaron Rodgers to force a Jets punt late in the second quarter. The veteran is on pace for more than 100 tackles in his 13th season in the league and thus carries some IDP appeal coming out of Minnesota's Week 6 bye.

Smith had six total tackles and a pass defensed in Sunday's win over Houston.

EDGE Analysis

Smith nearly had a pick six when he blocked a pass attempt on a blitz and almost caught the rebound. Smith played on 52 of the defense's 67 snaps. He's played on 76% or more of the defense's snaps each of the first three games despite talk of pacing the veteran's play this season.

Smith (hip) is active Sunday against the 49ers.

EDGE Analysis

Smith didn't practice Thursday but he got in a limited session Friday. The veteran safety's presence in the secondary should be a boost for the Vikings as they look to keep San Francisco's offense in check for Week 2.

Smith (hip) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the 49ers, the Vikings' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Smith upgraded to a limited practice level Friday, which bodes well for his chances of being cleared to take the field versus San Francisco. The veteran safety played 93 percent of defensive snaps Week 1 against the Giants.