San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Torrey Smith is listed as questionable on the 49ers' injury report for Week 15's matchup with the Cincinnati Bengals.
Torrey Smith injury update: 49ers WR will be game-time decision for fantasy owners
The 49ers’ deep threat is far less than 100 percent. We break down the fantasy implications.
Smith is expected to be a game-time decision after being absent from Wednesday and Thursday’s practice sessions with back and toe injuries.
Smith returned to practice at a limited capacity on Friday, and though it puts him on track to play, there is no guarantee that he will suit up.
Smith played in just 27 snaps during Week 14's loss to the Cleveland Browns and is clearly at far less than 100 percent.
Fantasy impact: With the 49ers eliminated from playoff contention, there isn’t much reason to approach Smith’s status with anything but caution.
Smith has a five-year contract and it is in the best interest of the team to preserve him for the future with no more meaningful games left to play from his perspective.
Fantasy owners don’t have any reason to trust Smith at less than 100 percent, especially with a tough matchup at hand.
For a week as important as the fantasy semifinals, there are many better options to start than an ailing receiver with a boom-or-bust nature.
