The elevation of Steven Montez isn't necessarily an indication of whether Alex Smith will or will not start Sunday. Ron Rivera could make Montez inactive. He could keep 3 QBs up and make Taylor Heinicke inactive (Montez was No. 2 last wk). Or he could make both Montez & Heinicke. pic.twitter.com/8H1GDSBHjl

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