Smith played just three offensive snaps and didn't catch his only target in Sunday's 18-10 loss to the Saints.
Smith surprised with three catches for 86 yards in Week 16, but he wasn't one of three Carolina receivers to see significant playing time Sunday. However, he did match Brandon Zylstra in featuring for three offensive snaps, despite Zylstra usually occupying a larger role prior to a stint on the reserve/COVID-19 list. Whether he's fourth or fifth on the depth chart now, though, Smith's upside remains minimal ahead of Week 18's game versus the Buccaneers.