It looks like the San Francisco 49ers may avoid facing one of the Green Bay Packers’ best defenders. Packers cornerback Jaire Alexander told the Athletic’s Matt Schneidman he sustained a torn PCL in Week 8 that cost him the team’s Week 9 loss to the Detroit Lions and most of their Week 11 win over the Chicago Bears. Green Bay’s Bye was in Week 10. Alexander, a two-time Pro … [Read more...] about 49ers may avoid facing one of Packers best defenders in Week 12
49ers may need to make special teams change in Week 12
Injuries to defensive end Nick Bosa and quarterback Brock Purdy headline some potential health issues that could force changes on each side of the ball for the San Francisco 49ers when they visit the Green Bay Packers on Sunday. However, a concussion for rookie fourth-round wide receiver Jacob Cowing could push the 49ers into a change on special teams as well. Cowing has … [Read more...] about 49ers may need to make special teams change in Week 12
Kyle Shanahan explains Brock Purdy’s early exit from practice
There’s a question mark for the San Francisco 49ers under center as they enter a crucial Week 12 matchup against the Green Bay Packers. Quarterback Brock Purdy sustained a right shoulder injury in the team’s Week 11 loss to the Seattle Seahawks that head coach Kyle Shanahan classified as ‘soreness.’ Purdy was listed as a limited participant in Wednesday and Thursday’s … [Read more...] about Kyle Shanahan explains Brock Purdy’s early exit from practice
No news is bad news in 49ers Week 12 injury update
The San Francisco 49ers continued their practice week without any major updates on the injury front. Perhaps the best news is that running back Christian McCaffrey returned to action after getting a rest day Wednesday. He got limited sessions in to start the first two weeks after his return, so there was a small red flag that went up when he was listed as a non-participant for … [Read more...] about No news is bad news in 49ers Week 12 injury update
Insider offers wild option at QB for 49ers if they don’t extend Brock Purdy
It would appear the San Francisco 49ers’ future at quarterback is set with Brock Purdy. The Athletic’s 49ers beat reporter Matt Barrows isn’t so sure. Barrows in an appearance on 95.7 the Game in San Francisco told hosts Steiny and Guru that quarterback Aaron Rodgers could be a route the 49ers go instead of extending Purdy in the offseason since their other options are … [Read more...] about Insider offers wild option at QB for 49ers if they don’t extend Brock Purdy