SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS NEWS

Inactive for Week 10 Willis (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against Tampa Bay.

Impact Willis was signed to the 49ers' active roster Oct. 9 and played in Week 8 against the Cowboys, but he'll be a healthy scratch for Week 10. George Kittle, Eric Saubert and Jake Tonges will be the 49ers' three active tight ends for Sunday's game.

NOVEMBER 10 • ROTOWIRE

Set to suit up in Week 10 Mustapha (calf) is not among San Francisco's inactives for Sunday's matchup against Tampa Bay, Lindsey Pallares of the 49ers' official site reports.

Impact A calf issue resulted in Mustapha being limited in practice both Thursday and Friday, but he will be able to take the field Sunday against Tampa Bay. That's a positive development for the 49ers, whose secondary will be impacted by the absence Sunday of Charvarius Ward (personal). Mustapha has tallied 17 tackles over his past two games.

NOVEMBER 10 • ROTOWIRE

Good to go Sunday Bosa (hip) is active for Sunday's Week 10 battle against the Buccaneers, Lindsey Pallares of the 49ers' official site reports.

Impact Bosa was questionable heading into the weekend due to a hip injury. Though he's going to suit up Sunday, the veteran defensive end could log less defensive snaps than usual, per Matt Barrows of The Athletic. Bosa has 4.5 sacks through eight contests, putting him on pace for his lowest total since 2020, when he played in only two games due to injury.

NOVEMBER 10 • ROTOWIRE

Emergency QB for Week 10 Dobbs (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against Tampa Bay, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Dobbs will be the 49ers' emergency quarterback in Week 10. He'll only see the field Sunday if starter Brock Purdy and backup Brandon Allen are both forced to exit due to injuries.

NOVEMBER 10 • ROTOWIRE

Suiting up in Week 10 Samuel (rib/oblique) is active for Sunday's game at Tampa Bay, Lindsey Pallares of the 49ers' official site reports.

Impact Samuel sustained oblique and rib strains in the 49ers' last game Sunday, Oct. 27 against the Cowboys, and following a Week 9 bye, he was able to string together three consecutive limited practices, receiving a questionable tag for Week 10 in the process. Overnight Saturday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reported that Samuel was expected to play Sunday, which has come to pass. Samuel will be welcoming back premier running back Christian McCaffrey (Achilles) for the first time this season, a scenario that may open up the entire offense for San Francisco. In seven appearances without McCaffrey this season, Samuel has averaged 6.7 touches for 67.4 yards from scrimmage per game while scoring two total TDs.

NOVEMBER 10 • ROTOWIRE

Making season debut Sunday McCaffrey (Achilles) is listed as active Sunday at Tampa Bay, Lindsey Pallares of the 49ers' official site reports.

Impact McCaffrey's long-awaited season debut is here due to the Achilles tendinitis that has plagued him since early August and required a trip to Germany in September to help address the issue. As the 49ers returned from a Week 9 bye this past Wednesday, coach Kyle Shanahan relayed that McCaffrey had experienced "no pain" in either of his Achilles recently, per Adam Schefter of ESPN, and he followed up back-to-back limited practices with a full session Friday, leaving him questionable for Sunday's game. The 49ers then activated McCaffrey from injured reserve Saturday, and a report from Mike Garafolo of NFL Network on Sunday morning indicated the running back anticipates taking on his normal workload. In 27 regular-season contests for San Francisco since arriving there in October 2022, McCaffrey has averaged 20.4 touches per game and scored 31 total TDs.

NOVEMBER 10 • ROTOWIRE

Could get normal workload in debut McCaffrey (Achilles) remains listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Buccaneers, but he's on track to play and expressed confidence that he's take on his usual workloa...

Impact While he notes that the 49ers plan to keep an eye on McCaffrey's usage while he makes his return from the bilateral Achilles tendinitis that has sidelined him all season, Garafolo relays that he "wouldn't be surprised" if the star running back is "in that ballpark" of around 20 touches. Garafolo's report of the 49ers' confidence in McCaffrey's health supports what Adam Schefter of ESPN reported few hours earlier, when Schefter noted that San Francisco's coaching staff believes the 28-year-old could have played in Week 9 had the team not been on bye. Even if McCaffrey ends up under some sort of light restriction with his snaps and touches in Week 10, fantasy managers who have been stashing him on the bench or in an injured reserve slot all season shouldn't hesitate to activate him Sunday.

NOVEMBER 10 • ROTOWIRE

In line to suit up Sunday Samuel, who is officially questionable for Sunday's Week 10 battle against the Buccaneers due to an oblique injury, is expected to play, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Impact Samuel suffered rib and oblique strains Sunday, Oct. 27 against Dallas prior to San Francisco's Week 9 bye and logged a trio of limited practices this week. Despite the injuries, it appears that the wideout will be able to suit up against Tampa Bay on Sunday. Samuel has notched multiple carries out of the backfield in all but one of his seven contests this season, but he could be asked to do less in that regard given his injuries and Sunday's return of star running back Christian McCaffrey, who is expected to make his season debut after missing the team's first eight contests due to Achilles tendinitis.

NOVEMBER 10 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to suit up Sunday McCaffrey (Achilles), who is officially questionable for Sunday's Week 10 game against Tampa Bay, is expected to play, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Impact McCaffrey is set to make his season debut after sitting out San Francisco's first eight games due to Achilles tendinitis. It remains to be seen how much of a workload he'll take on, but the All-Pro running back is expected to start, and the 49ers believe he could have played last week, per Schefter. McCaffrey's return should be a big boost to fantasy managers who invested substantial capital in the star ball carrier in drafts this season, and it will also result in Jordan Mason -- who ranks fourth in the NFL with 685 rushing yards -- shifting to a backup role.

NOVEMBER 10 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play vs. Bucs Feliciano (knee) has been downgraded to out for Sunday's game against Tampa Bay, Eric Branch of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Impact Feliciano began the regular season on injured reserve after undergoing knee surgery during training camp. His 21-day practice window to return from IR opened Monday, and he was a limited practice participant all week. That won't be enough for him to return Sunday, but his next chance to suit up will be Week 11 against the Seahawks on Sunday, Nov. 17.

NOVEMBER 10 • ROTOWIRE

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NOVEMBER 10 • DATA SKRIVE

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NOVEMBER 9 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Officially off IR McCaffrey (Achilles) was activated off injured reserve Saturday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Impact This was a procedural move considering McCaffrey was already confirmed to play in Sunday's contest earlier this week. The All-Pro running back is expected to be immediately inserted into the lineup, although the exact playing time split appears to be undetermined. Both head coach Kyle Shanahan and general manager John Lynch have been coy about McCaffrey's availability, and it doesn't seem as if fantasy managers will have any resolution to the question until after the Week 10 contest against the Buccaneers.

NOVEMBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Week 10 Gross-Matos (knee) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against Tampa Bay.

Impact Gross-Matos has missed the 49ers' last four games while on injured reserve due to a knee injury he picked up in Week 4 against the Patriots. His 21-day practice window to return from IR opened Wednesday, but he won't play Sunday after logging limited practices all week. Gross-Matos will have to log consecutive full practices before being activated off IR, and his next chance at suiting up will be Week 11 against the Seahawks on Sunday, Nov. 17.

NOVEMBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

49ers running back Christian McCaffrey excited to make season debut after 'dark' eight weeks

Spending the first half of the season as a spectator while he worked his way back from Achilles tendinitis took its toll on San Francisco 49...

NOVEMBER 9

Won't play Sunday Conley (hamstring) has been ruled out for Sunday's contest at Tampa Bay, David Lombardi of The San Francisco Standard reports.

Impact Conley sustained a hamstring injury in the 49ers' Week 8 win against the Cowboys, and even with an ensuing bye week, he wasn't able to practice in any capacity this week. With Brandon Aiyuk (ankle) out for the season and Deebo Samuel (rib/oblique) questionable for Week 10 action, Jauan Jennings (hip), Ricky Pearsall, Ronnie Bell and Jacob Cowing are the healthy wide receivers on San Francisco's active roster.

NOVEMBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

Set to return Sunday Moody (ankle) doesn't have a designation for Sunday's game in Tampa Bay.

Impact The 49ers have cycled through three kickers this season -- also, Matthew Wright (IR, shoulder) and Anders Carlson -- due to injuries. Moody kicked off Week 10 prep with back-to-back limited sessions but practiced in full Friday, so he's been cleared to return for the first time since he sustained a right high-ankle sprain during a Week 5 loss to the Cardinals.

NOVEMBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Week 10 Mustapha (calf) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Buccaneers, Jennifer Lee Chan of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

Impact Mustapha's availability for Week 10 is in question after popping up on the 49ers' injury report Thursday as a limited participant due to a calf issue. The rookie safety has been an integral part of San Francisco's defense through eight games, recording 30 total tackles and four passes defended, including one interception. If he can't play Sunday, expect George Odum to start alongside Ji'Ayir Brown as part of the 49ers' top safety duo.

NOVEMBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out for Sunday Givens (groin) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Buccaneers, David Lombardi of The San Francisco Standard reports.

Impact Givens didn't practice all week and is now in line to miss his second consecutive game Sunday due to a groin injury sustained in late October. Expect Khalil Davis to see increased work as a rotational defensive tackle while Givens remains sidelined in Week 10.

NOVEMBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Week 10 Bosa (hip) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Buccaneers, Cam Inman of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

Impact Inman relays that Bosa was "extremely limited" during Friday's practice after suffering a hip pointer injury during Wednesday's session. That could mean Bosa is a true game-time decision for Sunday's game, and even if he does play, the 2019 first-round pick may operate on a limited amount of plays, per Matt Barrows of The Athletic. Either way, Robert Beal and Sam Okuayinonu should see increased snaps on defensive alongside starting defensive end Leonard Floyd.

NOVEMBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

Cleared to face Tampa Bay Mason (shoulder) doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's game in Tampa Bay, Brianna Dix of the Buccaneers' official site reports.

Impact Coming out of a bye week, Mason was a full practice participant Wednesday and Friday, sandwiched around a limited session Thursday. His time as a prime fantasy asset nonetheless seems to be nearing an end, with coach Kyle Shanahan saying Friday that only an unexpected late setback would prevent RB Christian McCaffrey (Achilles) from playing this Sunday. Mason may still get some snaps and touches but won't dominate carries the way he did for much of the past two months.

NOVEMBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

Cleared to return this week Jennings (hip) doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's game in Tampa Bay, Brianna Dix of the Buccaneers' official site reports.

Impact Jennings will return from a two-game absence after upgrading to full practice participation at the end of the week. Meanwhile, Deebo Samuel (oblique/rib) is listed as questionable and Chris Conley (hamstring) ruled out, potentially giving Jennings a bigger role in the gameplan, although Samuel seems to be on track to play.

NOVEMBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

Out for Sunday Ward (personal) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Buccaneers, David Lombardi of The San Francisco Standard reports.

Impact Ward has stepped away from the team as he continues to deal with a serious personal situation, so missing Sunday's contest comes as no surprise. Rock Ya-Sin and Darrell Luter will likely see increased work in the 49ers' secondary until Ward returns.

NOVEMBER 8 • ROTOWIRE