Buccaneers' Antone Smith: Limited on ground but contributes through air in Week 7

Smith received only one carry in Sunday's 34-17 victory over the Niners, gaining six yards. However, he also secured two of three targets for 41 yards.

Analysis:

The veteran back turned in a solid performance considering his limited opportunities and the fact that he'd just joined the team last Monday. However, Smith's familiarity with head coach Dirk Koetter's offensive system stemming from their three seasons together (2012-14) in Atlanta certainly served to help the acclimation process, allowing the seventh-year pro to contribute in the passing game. His chances for touches in the running game figure to be considerably capped given the performances of Jacquizz Rodgers and Peyton Barber, but Smith could garner some modest production as a passing-down back. The FSU product came into Sunday's contest having secured 15 of 18 career targets for 232 yards and three touchdowns, with all of the scores having come in 2014 as a Falcon.