Smith (back/foot) is listed as active for Sunday's game against the Rams.

EDGE Analysis

Smith has scored in two of his last four games, but with just seven catches in that span, the wideout continues to be a hit-or-miss fantasy lineup option.

Smith (back/foot) is listed as probable for Sunday's contest against the Rams, Matt Maiocco of CSN Bay Area reports.

EDGE Analysis

Despite turning in a limited practice Thursday, Smith will avoid the inactive list yet again. While he's gathered in no more than two catches in all but two games this season, his Week 17 opponent, the Rams, has conceded 88 receptions and eight touchdown grabs to wideouts over the last six outings.

Smith (back/foot) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice, Matt Maiocco of CSN Bay Area reports.

EDGE Analysis

Following a downgrade from full to limited to begin the week of prep, Smith's practice reps have been impacted for the fourth consecutive week. He's so far avoided the inactive list on every game day of his career, but Friday's injury report will provide insight into whether he'll extend that trend.

Smith was targeted three times, catching two of them for 23 yards and a score in Sunday's loss to the Lions.

EDGE Analysis

Smith saved what would have been another disappointing day at the office with a 16-yard touchdown grab in the second quarter. He was always considered a boom-or-bust option at wide receiver, but the 49ers' lackluster quarterback play has resulted in more "bust" performances from Smith this year. He should only be deployed in desperate situations next week against the Rams.

Smith (back) is listed as active Sunday in Detroit.

EDGE Analysis

Building up practice reps during the week helped Smith avoid the first DNP of his career. However, he's caught no more than two balls in any of Blaine Gabbert's six starts, accumulating 10 receptions (on 20 targets) for 236 yards and one touchdown in that span.

Smith (back) is listed as probable for Sunday's game against the Lions.

EDGE Analysis

Smith practiced fully Friday after sitting out Wednesday's practice and being limited at Thursday's, setting the stage for him to take the field in Week 16. While Smith is set to be out there Sunday, he will be a risky fantasy play, having topped 50 receiving yards just twice since tallying 96 yards against his former Ravens squad in Week 6.

Smith (back/foot) was limited in practice Thursday, John Dickinson of 95.7 The Game San Francisco reports.

EDGE Analysis

Smith seems to have entered the maintenance portion of the regular season with two games remaining. Aside from the occasional yet lengthy scoring strike, he doesn't hold a lot of sway due to a meager target count that ranges from 3-to-5 looks most weeks. If he suits up Sunday, he'll take on a Lions defense that could be without safety Glover Quin (concussion), while also conceding 12.3 YPC and 12 touchdowns to wideouts to this point in the season.

Smith (back/foot) was listed as a non-participant on Wednesday's injury report, the 49ers' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

For the third week in a row, Smith appears to be logging precautionary absences at practice, which should be confirmed by week's end. In the previous two games, he upheld his explosive standard but only hauled in three of seven targets for 50 yards, which equates to a miserable 7.1 YPT.

Smith (back/toe) is listed as active Sunday against the Bengals, John Dickinson of 95.7 The Game San Francisco reports.

EDGE Analysis

Smith has averaged a mere three targets per game with Blaine Gabbert under center, and to make matters worse, the fifth-year wide receiver was contained to one limited practice this week as a result of back and toe injuries. Consequently, Smith may not find much room to operate versus a Cincinnati defense that's given up 9.3 YPC and no touchdowns to wideouts over the last three contests.

Smith (back) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Bengals, John Dickinson of the 95.7 The Game San Francisco reports.

EDGE Analysis

Smith returned to a limited practice Friday after missing the previous two days due to back spasms. He appears to be truly questionable, but even if he plays, the combination of low volume and a tough matchup doesn't offer much appeal.