Our own Al Sacco pointed out today that Smith was targeted seven times on Sunday and hauled in three of those passes. During Weeks 3 through 5, Smith Ward targeted just seven times total.
The 49ers will likely be without RB Carlos Hyde against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday. He has not practiced this week due to a shoulder injury.
CB Rashard Robinson returned to practice today, but was limited. He suffered a concussion against the Bills and is in the league mandated concussion protocol. He practiced in a blue no-contact jersey.
Below are the Thursday practice participation reports for both the 49ers and Buccaneers.
San Francisco 49ers Thursday Practice
Did Not Practice
RB Carlos Hyde (shoulder)
Limited Participation
DT Glenn Dorsey (knee), G Joshua Garnett (foot), CB Rashard Robinson (concussion), WR Torrey Smith (back)
Full Participation
DT Arik Armstead (shoulder), G Zane Beadles (ankle), DT DeForest Buckner (foot), DT Quinton Dial (knee), WR Jeremy Kerley (ankle), TE Vance McDonald (hip), S Jaquiski Tartt (quadricep), CB Jimmie Ward (quadricep)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers Thursday Practice
Did Not Practice
DE Robert Ayers (ankle), RB Doug Martin (hamstring)
Limited Participation
CB Jude Adjei-Barimah (knee), DT Gerald McCoy (calf), DT Clinton McDonald (hamstring)
Full Participation
C Joe Hawley (knee), WR Cecil Shorts (hamstring), TE Luke Stocker (ankle)
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