Ahmad Brooks took himself out of the San Francisco 49ers' Week 11 win at the New York Giants due to his displeasure with a reduced number of snaps following the return of Aldon Smith.

"We're working through something," Jim Harbaugh said.

At his locker after the game, Brooks declined to comment on his situation.

"I'm not taking questions today," he said. "Maybe later in the week. ... Yeah, we're working through something."

Brooks started over Smith on Sunday but saw much of his playing time split. Also getting plays in the nickel package was Aaron Lynch.

"Honestly, I don't know what happened there," Lynch told reporters when asked about Brooks. "I don't know what the deal was. I love the guy. He's a big brother to me. As far as what happened off the field or on the field, I don't know what happened."