The San Francisco 49ers’ exceedingly deep backfield thinned out rapidly when running backs Christian McCaffrey and Jordan Mason both went down with injuries during the team’s Week 13 loss to the Buffalo Bills. McCaffrey is already on Injured Reserve because of a PCL injury in his knee, and Mason is expected to land there with a high ankle sprain. That leaves rookie running back … [Read more...] about Who will 49ers backup RB be against the Bears in Week 14?
Kyle Shanahan has positive update on Brock Purdy shoulder injury
It looked after Week 11 like another injury might take out one of the San Francisco 49ers key players. Quarterback Brock Purdy suffered a right shoulder injury during the 49ers’ loss to the Seattle Seahawks that looked like it may wind up hindering him as the team tried holding onto its increasingly slim postseason hopes. Purdy missed Week 12 vs. the Green Bay Packers, but … [Read more...] about Kyle Shanahan has positive update on Brock Purdy shoulder injury
49ers Week 14 injury report bad news for 2 of team’s most important players
The San Francisco 49ers can’t get out from under the injury woes that have played a key role in their disappointing 2024 campaign. Their slim playoff hopes nearly require them to win in Week 14 against the Chicago Bears, but they’ll likely once again be without defensive end Nick Bosa and left tackle Trent Williams. Bosa is listed as doubtful on the 49ers Week 14 injury report … [Read more...] about 49ers Week 14 injury report bad news for 2 of team’s most important players
49ers practice report: Star CB a full participant after knee injury
The San Francisco 49ers had a handful of changes on their Thursday practice report. Most notably, cornerback Deommodore Lenoir was a full participant after being limited to begin the week. Head coach Kyle Shanahan was optimistic about Lenoir’s chances to play in Week 14 after missing Week 13 with a knee injury. His upgrade to a full practice is a good sign that he’s on track to … [Read more...] about 49ers practice report: Star CB a full participant after knee injury
49ers new starting RB ‘ready to go’ after rough stretch
Given the current state of affairs in its backfield, the San Francisco 49ers find themselves in need of a quick learning curve from rookie running back Isaac Guerendo. San Francisco running back Christian McCaffrey suffered a PCL injury in the 49ers’ defeat at Buffalo. McCaffrey’s injury won’t require surgery but he is expected to miss six weeks, which sidelines the Pro Bowler … [Read more...] about 49ers new starting RB ‘ready to go’ after rough stretch