49ers’ Torrey Smith on back injury: ‘I’m hurting’

The 49ers wide receiver is having health issues in addition to his production issues this season. Smith didn't finish a 41-23 loss to the Saints on Sunday and received treatment for a back injury on the sideline. When he was in the game, Smith, who played 45 of 60 snaps, occasionally put his hands on his waist and leaned backward in an apparent attempt to stretch out his back. Smith was listed as questionable with his back injury before a 34-17 loss to Tampa Bay on Oct. 23 in which he had one catch for 17 yards on two targets. Smith also dealt with a back ailment late in 2015 when was on the injury report for the final five regular-season games. Smith has 15 catches for 217 yards and two touchdowns on 35 targets this season.