JERICK MCKINNON NEWS

Hurts ribs Sunday McKinnon emerged from Sunday's 36-9 win against the Giants with a rib injury, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports. Overall, McKinnon had 14 carries for 38 yards and one touchdown whil...

Impact With Raheem Mostert and Tevin Coleman sidelined with sprained knees, McKinnon got the start at running back for the 49ers, but only one of his 17 touches occurred in the fourth quarter. It appears McKinnon hurt his ribs, which allowed Jeff Wilson to rack up 15 touches, 69 yards from scrimmage and two TDs by game's end. Even practice-squad call-up Jamycal Hasty (three touches for 18 yards) got in on the act. As a result, fantasy managers will need to monitor McKinnon's situation closely this week to get a bearing on his potential to play next Sunday versus the Eagles.

SEPTEMBER 27, 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

Jerick McKinnon lunges over pylon for 10-yard TD run San Francisco 49ers running back Jerick McKinnon lunges over the pylon for a 10-yard touchdown run.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2020 • NFL.COM

49ers promote Grasu from practice squad, place Coleman on IR

The San Francisco 49ers have promoted offensive lineman Hroniss Grasu from the practice squad to the active roster and placed running back Tevin Coleman on injured reserve

SEPTEMBER 26, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Primed for Week 3 start McKinnon is expected to start Sunday's game against the Giants, ESPN.com's Nick Wagoner.

Impact As expected, Raheem Mostert and Tevin Coleman both have been ruled out due to knee sprains. Coleman likely will be out for about a month, while Mostert appears week-to-week. McKinnon and Jeff Wilson are left as the healthy running backs on the active roster, though undrafted rookie JaMycal Hasty could be called up from the practice squad at any moment. While his injury history might create some concerns about workload management, McKinnon at least figures to take a decent chunk of the carries and the majority of the passing-down work. He's done well with his limited opportunities so far this season, producing 121 yards and two TDs on only nine touches.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Banged-up 49ers return to NJ to face winless Giants

The banged-up San Francisco 49ers (1-1) will look for their second win at MetLife Stadium in as many weeks when they face the winless Giants

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Headed for Week 3 start Coach Kyle Shanahan suggested McKinnon will fill in for Raheem Mostert (knee) and Tevin Coleman (knee) on Sunday against the Giants, Cam Inman of The San Jose Mercury News reports....

Impact Shanahan's quote all but confirms Mostert and Coleman will miss the game and McKinnon will step up as the lead back. However, a starting job doesn't automatically equate to massive usage, as Shanahan has shown a strong preference for using multiple running backs in his gameplans. Jeff Wilson could also get some work, especially near the goal line, and JaMycal Hasty may be promoted from the practice squad later this week.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

49ers' Jerick McKinnon: 'You Could Feel How Bad the Turf' Was at MetLife Stadium San Francisco 49ers running back Jerick McKinnon said the MetLife Stadium turf was "not the best playing surface" in an interview Tuesday wi...

SEPTEMBER 22, 2020 • BLEACHERREPORT.COM

FANTASY PLAYS: Players to add include Henderson, Gesicki

FANTASY PLAYS: Players to add for Week 3 include running backs Mike Davis of Carolina, Darrell Henderson Jr. of the Los Angeles Rams and tight end Mike Gesicki of Miami

SEPTEMBER 22, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Fantasy Waiver Wire: FAAB Report for Week 3 pickups, free agents It's going to be a big week on the waiver wire, with Mike Davis, Dion Lewis, Darrell Henderson, Joshua Kelley, and Jerick McKinnon leading t...

SEPTEMBER 22, 2020 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Fantasy Waiver Wire Week 3: Jerick McKinnon, Tre'Quan Smith among top pickups, Devonta Freeman worth free agent add Jerick McKinnon and Devonta Freeman could soon be starting, and Tre'Quan Smith looks like a worthwhile WR3. All will be among the top Week 3...

SEPTEMBER 22, 2020 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Jerick McKinnon, Mike Davis and what our NFL beat writers expect from their teams' injury replacements Four of our NFL beat writers share their thoughts on Week 2's biggest injuries -- and what (and who!) comes next

SEPTEMBER 21, 2020 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Gase: Struggling Jets need to go on 'hyperdrive' to improve

Adam Gase knows exactly where it all went wrong for the New York Jets

SEPTEMBER 21, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Opportunity knocks McKinnon appears in line to lead the 49ers' backfield against the Giants on Sunday with both Raheem Mostert (knee) and Tevin Coleman (knee) expected to be sidelined, Josh Schrock o...

Impact McKinnon showed off his versatility and explosiveness in limited work against the Jets in Week 2, when he logged three carries for 24 yards in addition to three catches for 20 yards and a score. If he's indeed given a starting workload against the Giants in Week 3, the 28-year-old's skill set would make him a high-ceiling fantasy option in coach Kyle Shanahan's run-friendly scheme. However, it's also possible that the 49ers could cap McKinnon's touches, given that he's coming off back-to-back season-ending knee injuries. Jeff Wilson and JaMycal Hasty (practice squad) may also see backfield work as long as Mostert and Coleman are sidelined, but McKinnon at the very least should be the favorite for high-value touches, making him the likeliest option for fantasy production.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Jerick McKinnon’s third and 31 conversion against the Jets was historic Early in the third quarter the Jets’ loss to the 49ers yesterday, running back Jerick McKinnon broke a 55 yard run. It came on a third and 3...

SEPTEMBER 21, 2020 • GANGGREENNATION.COM

Jerick McKinnon, Gardner Minshew, More Top Waiver-Wire Targets After Week 2 Week 2 brought brutal injury luck around the NFL, which is a concern for teams and fantasy players alike. Tyler Sullivan of CBSSports...

SEPTEMBER 20, 2020 • BLEACHERREPORT.COM

49ers blast Jets 31-13, but lose Garoppolo, Bosa, Mostert

Raheem Mostert ran for an 80-yard touchdown on San Francisco’s first play from scrimmage and Jimmy Garoppolo threw two TD passes before both players sat out the second half with in...

SEPTEMBER 20, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Defending NFC champ 49ers look to avoid 0-2 start vs. Jets

The San Francisco 49ers are playing the first of back-to-back games at MetLife Stadium with their matchup with the Jets this week and the Giants next week

SEPTEMBER 17, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Scores in 49ers debut McKinnon rushed three times for 24 yards and caught three passes (five targets) for 20 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 24-20 loss to the Cardinals.

Impact Tevin Coleman (medical concerns) was limited in unhealthy air conditions, so McKinnon was elevated to primary backup behind Raheem Mostert. It was also the 28-year-old's first official game action with the 49ers after signing a big contract in 2018 and going through multiple major knee injuries. McKinnon ripped off a big 16-yard scamper at one point, but his trip to end zone came on a swing pass out of the backfield. The passing game figures to be where Jet makes his impact when all three backs are a full go, but it was clear that Mostert (19 touches, 151 yards and a touchdown) is the back to own in San Francisco for fantasy purposes heading into a Week 2 matchup against the Jets.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Hopkins helps Cardinals rally past 49ers 24-20

DeAndre Hopkins had a career-high 14 catches for 151 yards in his Arizona debut and set up Kenyan Drake’s 1-yard TD run with 5:03 to play that led the Cardinals over the San Franci...

SEPTEMBER 13, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Brady's 1st game with Bucs ends in 34-23 loss at New Orleans

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SEPTEMBER 13, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Could see elevated role Week 1 McKinnon could be in line for primary backup duties behind Raheem Mostert if Tevin Coleman (health concern) is held out due to poor air conditions against the Cardinals on Sunday.

Impact Coleman has sickle cell trait, which puts him at increased risk for contracting breathing problems in unhealthy air conditions like the current one in Santa Clara. The air quality index (AQI) sat between 150-200 Friday at Levi's Stadium, which is extremely poor for even a healthy human. Assuming the game doesn't get postponed, McKinnon would stand to benefit the most if Coleman is held out of the contest. Head coach Kyle Shanahan routinely uses a tandem backfield approach, so whichever player backs up Raheem Mostert should see touches in the low double-digits. McKinnon hasn't logged an official snap since signing a big free-agent contract with San Francisco in 2018, but the 28-year-old could flourish in Shanahan's zone-run scheme that utilizes speedy backs who can catch. Expect a final decision on Coleman's status between now and kickoff Sunday.

SEPTEMBER 12, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Ravens' Ingram, Saints' Thomas among best bets to score

It’s Week 1 of the fantasy football season, and these are our top five best bets to score in the opening week at the running back and wide receiver positions

SEPTEMBER 9, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Kittle extension completes successful offseason for 49ers

The San Francisco 49ers wrapped up all the major items on their offseason to-do list when they signed George Kittle to a five-year extension and now the defending NFC champions can...

AUGUST 15, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

49ers mailbag: How do Jalen Hurd, Jerick McKinnon really look? The first 49ers mailbag of training camp is filled with questions (and answers) about offensive comebacks like those of Jalen Hurd and Jeric...

AUGUST 11, 2020 • MERCURYNEWS.COM