Smith (Achilles) will receive increased playing time following the 49ers' decision to waive Reuben Foster, Bob Condotta of The Seattle Times reports.

EDGE Analysis

Smith is listed as the starting weakside linebacker on San Francisco's depth chart in Foster's absence. The eighth-year veteran's increased snap count could lead to an uptick in tackles, so he's worth monitoring in IDP formats.

Smith is expected to start at weak-side linebacker in place of Reuben Foster (hamstring, who will miss his second straight game according to the 49ers' team site.

EDGE Analysis

Smith played 33 snaps in the Week 9 slaughtering of the Raiders, tallying just two tackles. With the game expected to be a bit more competitive Monday against the Giants, Smith could have some opportunities to rack up more tackles.

Smith will start at weakside linebacker in place of Reuben Foster (hamstring), who has been ruled out of Thursday's contest against the Raiders, Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

EDGE Analysis

Smith has been the 49ers' Sam linebacker this year, only seeing the field in base formations (25.3 defensive snaps per game). The move to Will linebacker will up the veteran's snap count, making him a sneaky IDP play against his former club on Thursday Night Football. The increased role could lead to a new season-high in tackles, which currently sits at five through six games.

Smith (hamstring) recorded just one tackle in his delayed debut for the 49ers on Sunday.

EDGE Analysis

Smith was cleared of the hamstring injury that caused him to miss the first two games of the season, and he was immediately inserted as the team's starting Sam linebacker. While the 29-year-old is technically a starter, he was not used in nickel formations, limiting him to 34 of 76 snaps. Reuben Foster and rookie Fred Warner are the superior IDP options amongst the 49ers' linebackers.

Smith (hamstring) didn't appear on Wednesday's injury report.

EDGE Analysis

Smith appears to be fully recovered from a hamstring injury he suffered in the preseason that caused him to miss the 49ers' first two games. Barring a setback, Smith should make his season debut Sunday against the Chiefs.

Smith (hamstring) is listed as inactive for Sunday's game against the Lions.

EDGE Analysis

Smith will not make his 49ers debut Week 2, due to a lingering hamstring injury sustained in the preseason. Elijah Lee should see an increased defensive role as long as Smith remains sidelined.

Smith (hamstring) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Lions, Cam Inman of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

EDGE Analysis

Smith is still looking to make his debut with the 49ers. His hamstring injury was sustained in the preseason opener and has lingered ever since. Because these issues can be tricky, Smith will likely be limited to some degree if he does suit up. He's notched 225 tackles, four sacks, nine pass breakups and two interceptions over the last two seasons,

Smith (hamstring) is listed as inactive Sunday at Minnesota, Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

EDGE Analysis

Despite practicing on a limited basis all week, Smith won't press his luck with the hamstring injury that has plagued him since preseason Week 1. He'll yield weak-side linebacker to 2017 seventh-round pick Elijah Lee, who has four career tackles to his name.

Smith (hamstring) is doubtful for Sunday's regular season opener against the Vikings, Eric Branch of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

EDGE Analysis

Smith was limited in practice all week after injuring his hamstring early in the preseason. Elijah Lee stands next in line to see a starter's share of snaps at weakside linebacker.

Smith (hamstring) is a limited participant in Wednesday's practice, Eric Branch of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

EDGE Analysis

It wouldn't be a surprise if 49ers coaches are simply taking it easy on Smith as the linebacker continues to bounce back from a nagging hamstring injury Smith's dealt with for most of the preseason. Regardless, there doesn't yet seem to be any concern over the linebacker's availability for Sunday's season opener in Minnesota.