EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- While Aldon Smith is active for the San Francisco 49ers for Sunday’s game at the New York Giants, having served his nine-game suspension in full, the outside linebacker is not listed as a starter.

Rather, rookie Aaron Lynch will start for Dan Skuta, who was among the seven inactive players listed by the 49ers.

Also, Quinton Dial will start at nose tackle in the Niners’ base 3-4 defense, as Ian Williams, who has a lower left leg injury, was ruled out on Friday.

The rest of the Niners’ inactives: QB Josh Johnson, WR/KR Bruce Ellington, WR Quinton Patton, CB Tramaine Brock and G/C Dillon Farrell.

Perrish Cox figures to replace Ellington as the punt returner and either Carlos Hyde or Alfonso Smith should return kickoffs.