What happened: Smith remained out at practice with the hamstring issue after getting through last week's game. The latest update points away from a true Sunday toss-up and toward another late-week concern against Los Angeles.

Why it matters: A limited or absent Smith would remove one of the offense's top downfield options in a Week 4 matchup. It also interrupts the momentum of Smith's first touchdown of the 2026 season, which Wire Report noted on Sept. 20.

What to watch: Friday's practice listing and the final game designation will show whether Smith has any path back for Sunday. If he stays off the field, the focus shifts from workload management to simple availability.