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49ers QB Garoppolo sidelined by ankle for 2nd straight game

Quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo will miss his second straight start with a sprained ankle for the San Francisco 49ers, clearing the way for Nick Mullens to make another start

OCTOBER 2, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

49ers rookie DT Javon Kinlaw is his own toughest critic

Javon Kinlaw is his own toughest critic

OCTOBER 2, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Limited for practice Thursday Witherspoon (hamstring) was held to limited practice participation Thursday, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.

Impact The fourth-year pro was unable to suit up Week 3 against the Giants, but the depleted San Francisco secondary was still capable of containing Daniel Jones to just 179 yards passing with no touchdowns and one interception. It may be more urgent to get Witherspoon back in the lineup for an upcoming matchup against Philadelphia, though Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz has struggled in his own right, composing a 3:6 TD:INT in the early going. Witherspoon was a late addition to the injury report last week before being deemed inactive, but a limited session Thursday provides hope he will be able to suit up against the Eagles.

OCTOBER 2, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Practices fully Wednesday Witherspoon (hamstring) practiced without limitations Wednesday, Keiana Martin of the 49ers' official site reports.

Impact Witherspoon sat out of this past Sunday's game versus the Giants due to a hamstring injury, but it appears he's shaken it off and should be ready for Week 4's clash against the Eagles. The matchup could be quite favorable for Witherspoon depending on whether Eagles wide receivers Alshon Jeffery (foot) and/or DeSean Jackson (hamstring) play.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Banged up 49ers win again at MetLife, beat winless Giants

The San Francisco 49ers didn’t need quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo and a slew of missing starters on the dreaded MetLife Stadium turf

SEPTEMBER 27, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Lions WR Golladay makes 2020 debut; Bucs' Godwin also active

Detroit’s Kenny Golladay and Tampa Bay’s Chris Godwin are a couple of noteworthy receivers returning to action in Sunday’s late games

SEPTEMBER 27, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Officially out Sunday Witherspoon (hamstring) won't suit up in Sunday's game against the Giants, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Witherspoon was a late add to the injury report Friday dealing with the hamstring issue. With Richard Sherman (calf) already on IR, the team will be without two of its top corners. With Witherspoon sidelined, look for K'Waun Williams or Dontae Johnson to draw the start Sunday.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Mullens to replace injured Garoppolo as 49ers starting QB

Nick Mullens will start at quarterback on Sunday for the San Francisco 49ers in place of the injured Jimmy Garoppolo but won’t have All-Pro tight end George Kittle as an option

SEPTEMBER 25, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Questionable for Sunday's contest Witherspoon (hamstring) is considered questionable for Sunday's game versus the Giants, Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

Impact The 49ers are already without Richard Sherman (calf), and now they're in danger of missing Witherspoon as well. Witherspoon played all 65 snaps in Week 2 and finished with five tackles, but if he's forced to sit out, expect K'Waun Williams to bump into a starting role while Dontae Johnson sees an increase in usage.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

49ers rule out All-Pro TE George Kittle for game vs. Jets

The San Francisco 49ers will be without All-Pro tight end George Kittle this week because of a sprained left knee

SEPTEMBER 18, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Clears concussion protocol Witherspoon has cleared concussion protocol and doesn't carry an injury designation heading into Sunday's game against the Jets, Cam Inman of The Mercury News reports.

Impact The injury-riddled 49ers secondary can use as many warm bodies as it can get, so Witherspoon clearing concussion protocol is certainly a boon to this unit. Witherspoon managed just one tackle against Arizona in Week 1 before sustaining the injury that put him into concussion protocol.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Still in concussion protocol Witherspoon hasn't cleared the NFL's concussion protocol and remains questionable for Sunday's game versus the Jets, Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

Impact Earlier on Friday, GM John Lynch said Witherspoon had cleared the concussion protocol, according to Matt Barrows of The Athletic, but the 49ers have since walked back that statement saying that he appears on track to suit up in Sunday's game despite still being in the protocol. If Witherspoon suits up as expected, he's going to start in place of Richard Sherman (calf) and cover a mix of Breshad Perriman, Chris Hogan and Braxton Berrios.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Ready to start Week 2 General manager John Lynch said Friday that Witherspoon has cleared the concussion protocol and will replace Richard Sherman (calf) in the starting lineup Week 2, Matt Barrows of T...

Impact Witherspoon is set to start as the 49ers' "field" cornerback against the Jets on Sunday, a role which he should hold on to for at least three weeks while Sherman works to recover from his calf injury. However, the 25-year-old doesn't offer much upside in IDP formats due to his low career tackle numbers.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Trent Williams announces return with crushing block

Trent Williams seemed to take out all the frustration from sitting out last season on Arizona’s Jordan Hicks

SEPTEMBER 17, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Making progress in protocol Witherspoon (concussion) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Witherspoon began the week as a non-participant in practice, so that he's now upgraded to limited activity is an indication that he's making progress through the league's five-step concussion protocol. He'll need to gain full medical clearance in order to suit up against the Jets on Sunday. With Richard Sherman (calf) set to spend at least three weeks on IR, Witherspoon will likely slot into the starting lineup across from Emmanuel Moseley when he's cleared to retake the field.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

49ers look to bounce back vs. Jets after tough opening loss

The San Francisco 49ers are heading across the country banged up and bitter after blowing a fourth-quarter lead in their season opener

SEPTEMBER 17, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Banged-up 49ers place CB Richard Sherman on IR

The San Francisco 49ers have placed star cornerback Richard Sherman on the injured reserve list and also could be without All-Pro tight end George Kittle this week

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Enters concussion protocol Witherspoon is in the concussion protocol Wednesday, Matt Barrows of The Athletic reports.

Impact Witherspoon appears to have sustained a brain injury during Week 1's divisional loss to the Cardinals. With Richard Sherman (calf) expected to spend time on IR, Witherspoon looks likely to slot into the starting lineup across from Emmanuel Moseley when healthy. However, it remains to be seen whether he'll gain full clearance in time to suit up against the Jets on Sunday.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Ahkello Witherspoon making major strides in 49ers' secondary

The biggest weakness in the San Francisco 49ers' secondary last season now might be its biggest strength

SEPTEMBER 20, 2019

Ahkello Witherspoon making major strides in 49ers' secondary