Secret behind Jayden Daniels' success, and what we learned in Sunday's Week 4 slate
FOX Sports' NFL experts break down what we learned from Sunday's NFL action and what it means for every team in the league.SEPTEMBER 30
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Brandon Aiyuk - Held under 50 yards again Aiyuk had two receptions on five targets for 48 yards in Sunday's 30-13 win over the Patriots.
Impact Aiyuk's early slog through the fantasy schedule continued for a fourth week despite the 49ers picking up a comfortable win over New England. The star receiver has seen his numbers slide down across the board since earning a deserved payday this past offseason. Aiyuk has yet to top 50 yards or hit pay dirt in any of his four starts this season, while No. 3 option Jauan Jennings led the team in receiving for the second week running. The 26-year-old has bigger fantasy performances ahead of him, with fantasy managers hoping that breakout moment comes in Sunday's home matchup against the Cardinals.
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Jauan Jennings - Leads team in receiving Sunday Jennings turned three receptions (six targets) into 88 yards in Sunday's 30-13 victory over New England.
Impact Jennings failed to reproduce last week's three-score performance for eager fantasy managers, but the veteran receiver still led the 49ers in targets (six) and receiving yards (88) with fellow starters Deebo Samuel (calf) and Brandon Aiyuk both active. San Francisco's slot man remains a hot play in fantasy while his role on offense remains enlarged sans Christian McCaffrey (calf/Achilles). The case can be made for Jennings to start in nearly any format given his recent production and a favorable home matchup against Arizona on tap for Week 5.
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George Kittle - Scores TD amidst injury scare Kittle (ribs/hamstring) corralled all four of his targets for 45 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 30-13 win over the Patriots.
Impact Kittle was already returning from a hamstring injury that cost him Week 3's tilt against the Rams before needing to leave Sunday's against the Patriots briefly with a rib injury. The physical tight end gets banged up often, but generally toughs it out whenever possible. The fact that Kittle returned promptly from the medical tent and even caught another pass before finishing off the win over New England. Do not be surprised if the eight-year pro pops up on the injury report leading up to Week 5, but assuming the fantasy stud suits up against Arizona, he makes for a strong play after providing at least four catches and 40 yards to go along with two touchdowns through three active games this season.
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Jordan Mason - Continues to deliver in fantasy Mason rattled off 24 carries for 123 yards and a touchdown while adding 37 receiving yards on two receptions (three targets) in Sunday's 30-13 win over New England.
Impact Mason continued to dominated the backfield touches in San Francisco sans starter Christian McCaffrey (calf/Achilles). The only other active running back to receive a carry in Sunday's run-heavy gameplan was rookie Isaac Guerendo, who fumbled that carry away for the 49ers' lone turnover. Mason has provided 20+ carries, 100+ rushing yards with at least one touchdown in three of his four obvious starts in fantasy this season. The Georgia Tech product will make at least two more starts while CMC continues to recover on injured reserve, making Mason a top-tier play against the Cardinals on Sunday.
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Deebo Samuel Sr. - Gains 72 yards on five touches Samuel (calf) finished with three receptions (five targets) for 58 yards and 14 rushing yards on two attempts in Sunday's 30-13 win over the Patriots.
Impact Samuel made a triumphant return from a one-game absence due to a calf injury. The dual-position superstar didn't post gaudy fantasy totals while finishing second in receiving behind the red-hot Jauan Jennings (3-88-0) with Jordan Mason, George Kittle and Fred Warner (ankle) cashing in on the 49ers' three scoring opportunities Sunday. With Samuel being eased back into a comfortable win, fantasy managers can feel positive heading into a potential high-scoring NFC West matchup against Arizona in Week 5.
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Brock Purdy - Mixed results in second win Purdy (back) completed 15 of 27 pass attempts for 288 yards, one touchdown and one interception in Sunday's 30-13 win over the Patriots.
Impact Purdy and Co. took care of business in a favored home matchup Sunday. The end results were modest from a fantasy perspective with San Francisco passing for just one touchdown in the lopsided team win. Purdy was dealing with back soreness coming off of last week's three-touchdown performance, which might help explain his poor completion percentage (56 percent) compared to his 69 percent completion rate in two-plus years as a pro. The rising star continues to be a strong fantasy option heading into another favorable home matchup against the Cardinals on Sunday.
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Fred Warner's pick-6 helps the 49ers snap a 2-game skid with a 30-13 win over the Patriots
Brock Purdy threw a touchdown pass, Fred Warner returned an interception for a score and the San Francisco 49ers snapped a two-game skid by beating the New England Patriots 30-13SEPTEMBER 29 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
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Jacob Cowing - Goes to locker room Cowing is questionable to return to Sunday's game against New England due to a shoulder injury, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.
Impact Cowing returned two punts for eight yards but did not see a pass from Brock Purdy before heading to the locker room due to a shoulder injury. Isaac Guerendo could fill in for Cowing as the 49ers' punt returner if the latter is unable to return to Sunday's game.
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George Kittle - Back in Sunday's game Kittle (ribs) reentered Sunday's game versus the Patriots, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.
Impact Kittle was deemed questionable to return at halftime due to a rib injury, but he was able to mix back into the 49ers offense on the team's first drive of the third quarter. He'll look to build upon a 3-38-1 line on three targets from the first half.
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Jordan Elliott - Not going to return Elliott (ankle) has been ruled out for the Remainder of Sunday's game against the Patriots, Eric Branch of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.
Impact Elliott will not return in the second half of Week 4's matchup with New England. The Missouri product had no counting stats at the time of his exit, and will likely be supplanted by Evan Anderson and Kevin Givens for the remainder of the game.
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Jordan Elliott - Questionable to return Elliott (ankle) has exited Sunday's game against the Patriots, Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.
Impact Elliott may not return in the second half of Week 4's matchup with New England. The Missouri product had no counting stats at the time of his exit, and will likely be supplanted by Evan Anderson and Kevin Givens while he is out.
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Fred Warner - Questionable to return vs. Pats Warner is nursing an ankle injury and is questionable to return for the second half of Sunday's game against New England, Matt Barrows of The Athletic reports.
Impact Warner was in the midst of a monster day, having registered seven tackles (four solo) and a 45-yard pick-six in the first half of Sunday's contest. However, he's dealing with an ankle issue, which could keep him from returning for the second half of Sunday's contest. Tatum Bethune would be the next man up at middle linebacker for the 49ers if Warner were to be sidelined.
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Fred Warner - Questionable to return vs. Pats Warner is nursing an ankle injury and is questionable to return for the second half of Sunday's game against New England, Matt Barrows of The Athletic reports.
Impact Warner is in the midst of a monster day, having registered seven tackles (four solo) and 45-yard pick-six in the first half of Sunday's contest. However, he appears to be dealing with an ankle injury, which could keep him from returning for the second half of Sunday's contest. Tatum Bethune would be the next man up at middle linebacker for the 49ers if Warner were to be sidelined.
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George Kittle - Hurts ribs Sunday Kittle suffered a rib injury during Sunday's game against the Patriots, Eric Branch of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.
Impact Kittle sat out a Week 3 road loss to the Rams due to a hamstring injury, but he was able to return after just one game missed. He's now dealing with a new health concern, and prior to the 49ers announcing it at halftime of Sunday's contest, he gathered in all three targets for 38 yards and one touchdown. Eric Saubert and Jake Tonges are the remaining healthy tight ends on the active roster.
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