SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS NEWS

Nearly 12 years after Super Bowl loss, Jim Harbaugh gets another chance to face older brother John

Jim Harbaugh thought there would be many more chances to face his older brother after John Harbaugh’s Baltimore Ravens beat the San Francisco 49ers in Super Bowl 47

NOVEMBER 21 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Doesn't practice Wednesday Bosa (hip) was listed as a DNP on Wednesday's practice report, Cam Inman of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

Impact Bosa injured his left hip while sacking Geno Smith during the third quarter of Sunday's 20-17 loss to the Seahawks, and the former was unable to return to the contest. Bosa would be in danger of missing his first game of the 2024 regular season if he's unable to participate in practice, at least in a limited capacity, over the next two days. If Bosa is inactive for Sunday's game against the Packers, either Robert Beal and Yetur Gross-Matos would start at defensive end opposite Leonard Floyd.

NOVEMBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

QB Love says Packers' playoff loss to 49ers provides more motivation as they prepare to meet again

Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love doesn’t hide the fact that the playoff loss to the San Francisco 49ers lingered with him throughout the offseason

NOVEMBER 20 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Limited to open week Cowing (concussion) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice, Cam Inman of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

Impact Cowing was diagnosed with a concussion during Sunday's 20-17 loss to the Seahawks after taking a hit to the head during a punt return. He'll have to clear the league's five-step concussion protocols in order to suit up against the Packers on Sunday.

NOVEMBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

49ers are expecting to get George Kittle back this week, but aren't sure about Nick Bosa

The San Francisco 49ers are expecting to get star tight end George Kittle back this week for a key game against Green Bay, but are uncertain whether top pass rusher Nick Bosa will...

NOVEMBER 20 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Intends to play Sunday Kittle (hamstring) relayed his intention to return to action Week 12, saying he'll "for sure" play Sunday at Green Bay, David Lombardi of SFStandard.com reports.

Impact Kittle missed this past Sunday's loss to the Seahawks due to hamstring irritation, but he's slated to be limited at Wednesday's practice, as coach Kyle Shanahan told Cam Inman of The San Jose Mercury News. That would mark Kittle's third capped session in a row dating back to last week, and he'll have two more chances to get back to full participation this week before the 49ers need to make a decision regarding whether or not he'll have a designation ahead of Sunday's contest.

NOVEMBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Set for limited practice Wednesday Coach Kyle Shanahan said Kittle (hamstring) will be a limited participant at Wednesday's practice, Cam Inman of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

Impact Kittle sat out this past Sunday's defeat to the Seahawks due to hamstring irritation that he sustained one week prior. Shanahan told Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com on Monday that Kittle was "close" to playing Week 11, but the tight end may need to practice in full by week's end in order to sidestep a designation for Sunday's game at Green Bay.

NOVEMBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

To be limited Wednesday Coach Kyle Shanahan said Purdy (shoulder) will be limited at Wednesday's practice, Cam Inman of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

Impact Shanahan revealed Monday that Purdy emerged from the 49ers' Week 11 loss to the Seahawks with soreness in his right shoulder and was considered day-to-day. On Wednesday, Shanahan told David Lombardi of SFStandard.com that he isn't too concerned about the quarterback's availability for Sunday's visit to the Packers. Ultimately, Purdy's activity level Thursday and Friday may determine whether or not he heads into the weekend with a designation for that contest.

NOVEMBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Eli Manning, Luke Kuechly and Earl Thomas headline 25 Hall of Fame semifinalists

Semifinalists for the Pro Football Hall of Fame's class of 2025 include six first-year eligible candidates, headlined by Eli Manning.

NOVEMBER 20

QB Stock Market Week 12: Josh Allen’s asterisk and the Aaron Rodgers boondoggle

Josh Allen is on fire. Patrick Mahomes is playing with fire. Kirk Cousins and Aaron Rodgers perhaps should be fired. Here are Henry McKenna'...

NOVEMBER 19

Expects to miss extended time Coach Kyle Shanahan said Tuesday that Bethune sustained a sprained MCL during Sunday's game versus the Seahawks and will be out for a while, Eric Branch of the San Francisco Chroni...

Impact Bethune was forced out of San Francisco's contest in Week 11 early by a knee injury, and it's now confirmed that it is a somewhat significant issue. He has contributed substantially on special teams so far this season, so the 49ers will have to try to find a way to replace his production in that phase until he's able to return.

NOVEMBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

49ers hope Nick Bosa's injury isn't long term during critical stretch

The San Francisco 49ers got a taste of what their defense looks like without Nick Bosa in the second half of a loss to Seattle

NOVEMBER 19

Lions haven't taken any opponent lightly on the way to 9-1 record

The Detroit Lions have developed a killer instinct this season

NOVEMBER 19 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Posts 1.5 sacks in Week 11 loss Floyd tallied three tackles, including 1.5 sacks, in a loss to Seattle on Sunday.

Impact Floyd split a sack with Nick Bosa on Seattle's first offensive series and added a solo sack on the Seahawks' final drive late in the fourth quarter. It was the first time this season that the veteran pass rusher has gotten to the quarterback more than once in a game. On the campaign, Floyd has tallied 28 tackles, including 4.5 sacks, a defensed pass and a forced fumble over 10 games.

NOVEMBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Continues steady work as tackler Lenoir recorded eight tackles (all solo) Sunday in a Week 11 loss to the Seahawks.

Impact Lenoir tied for the team lead in stops with Renardo Green. The eight tackles tied Lenoir's season-high mark, which he has established on three other occasions. Since Week 5, Lenoir has posted at least six stops in each of his six contests.

NOVEMBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Co-leads team in stops Sunday Green tallied eight tackles (seven solo) and one defensed pass in Sunday's Week 11 loss to Seattle.

Impact Green and Deommodore Lenoir tied for the team lead in tackles in the last-minute loss. Green's eight tackles set a season-high mark, and he also logged a season-high 95 percent of the 49ers' defensive snaps. He's played an increased role the past two weeks in the absence of Charvarius Ward (personal), but Ward returned to the team Monday and could return to action Sunday against Green Bay, per David Lombardi of The San Francisco Standard.

NOVEMBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with soreness Williams is dealing with soreness related to his ongoing ankle issue, Cam Inman of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

Impact San Francisco coach Kyle Shanahan said he appreciated Williams battling through the injury during Sunday's 20-17 loss to the Seahawks, per Inman. The starting left tackle had been questionable heading into the game. Williams has started all 10 games this season for the 49ers.

NOVEMBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Back with team Monday Ward (personal) returned to the 49ers on Monday, David Lombardi of The San Francisco Standard reports.

Impact The starting cornerback missed the last two games following the recent passing of his one-year-old daughter. Ward's return should put him on track to play in Week 12 against the Packers. The seventh-year pro has 35 tackles (26 solo) and five passes defensed in seven games this season.

NOVEMBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Could have practice window open Greenlaw (Achilles) could have his 21-day practice window to return to injured reserve open this week, David Lombardi of The Athletic reports.

Impact Greenlaw is in the final stages of his recovery from a torn left Achilles that he suffered against the Chiefs during Super Bowl LVIII in February. General manager John Lynch told reporters Monday that Greenlaw will need to practice for a few weeks before returning from IR, per Eric Branch of the San Francisco Chronicle. There's no guarantee that Greenlaw would be ready to play should he be activated from IR, but it's a good sign that the veteran linebacker is ready to take the next step in his rehab program.

NOVEMBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Might not play Week 12 Bosa (hip) has about a 50-50 chance to suit up next week against the Packers, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.

Impact The defensive end sustained the hip injury during Sunday's 20-17 loss to the Seahawks and did not return to the game. San Francisco coach Kyle Shanahan told reporters Monday that, "There's just as good of a chance for him to not play as play," per Wagoner. If the 2022 NFL Defensive Player of the Year can't suit up, Robert Beal and Yetur Gross-Matos are next in line to replace him.

NOVEMBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

In line to practice Wednesday Coach Kyle Shanahan said Monday that the 49ers expect Kittle (hamstring) to practice Wednesday, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Kittle came out of a Week 10 win at Tampa Bay with hamstring irritation that capped him to a pair of limited practices during Week 11 prep. While he ultimately was inactive for Sunday's loss to the Seahawks, Shanahan noted the tight end was "close" to being able to suit up. Kittle's activity level Wednesday may set the tone for the rest of the week, but it appears as if he'll miss just one game as a result of the injury.

NOVEMBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Tending to sore throwing shoulder Coach Kyle Shanahan said Monday that Purdy is day-to-day due to a sore right shoulder, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Purdy had a season-low 159 yards on 21-for-28 passing during Sunday's 20-17 loss to the Seahawks, tossing a touchdown to WR Jauan Jennings but also throwing his eighth interception of the season. A health concern may now result in some practice limitations when the 49ers begin Week 12 prep Wednesday, but Shanahan calling him day-to-day indicates Purdy likely will be good to go this coming Sunday at Green Bay.

NOVEMBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Seahawks have new life after Geno Smith's possibly season-saving TD run

Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith delivered in one of the season’s biggest moments and boosted Seattle to a much-needed victory over the rival San Francisco 49ers

NOVEMBER 18 • ASSOCIATED PRESS