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Charvarius Ward - DNP due to hamstring injury Ward (hamstring) did not participate in Thursday's practice session, Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

Impact Ward wasn't listed on Wednesday's injury report, but the fact that the hamstring injury prevented him from practicing Thursday puts him in jeopardy of not suiting up against the Rams in Week 3. He'll have to practice in at least a limited capacity Friday in order to have a shot at playing Sunday. If Ward is sidelined, then Deommodore Lenoir would be the top candidate to start at corner opposite Isaac Yiadom.

SEPTEMBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Nick Bosa - Nursing rib injury Bosa (ribs) was limited during Thursday's practice session, Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

Impact The rib injury appears to be recent, as Bosa did not show up on the 49ers' injury report Wednesday. His participation in Friday's session will provide a better indication on his status for Sunday's NFC West showdown against the Rams. Bosa has tallied seven tackles (five solo), including 2.0 sacks, over the first two games of the regular season.

SEPTEMBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Big stars are missing from both teams due to injury for the latest meeting in the Rams-49ers rivalry

Although the famed Rams-49ers rivalry has been decidedly tilted in San Francisco’s direction in recent years, the games have still been must-see spectacles

SEPTEMBER 19 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

FOX Super 6 contest: Chris 'The Bear' Fallica's NFL Week 3 picks

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Texans' C.J. Stroud tops Chiefs' Patrick Mahomes in NFL product sales

C.J. Stroud makes a big jump in product sales, topping Patrick Mahomes and a trio of Detroit Lions on the NFLPA's most recent list.

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Deebo Samuel Sr. - Not practicing Thursday Samuel (calf) won't practice Thursday, Jennifer Lee Chan of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

Impact With Christian McCaffrey (calf/Achilles) out Weeks 1 and 2, Samuel was getting some run out of the 49ers backfield in addition to his work as a receiver. Overall, Samuel had 23 touches for 177 yards from scrimmage and one rushing touchdown before he strained his right calf in the waning moments of this past Sunday's loss in Minnesota. Coach Kyle Shanahan relayed Monday that Samuel is in line for a multi-game absence, and George Kittle (hamstring) joined him on the injury report Thursday as a non-participant, leaving San Francisco potentially down three of its top skill-position talents Week 3. Currently, WR Brandon Aiyuk is the lone healthy regular, while Jauan Jennings, Chris Conley, Ronnie Bell and Jacob Cowing are the other options at the position on the active roster.

SEPTEMBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

George Kittle - Misses practice with hammy injury Kittle won't practice Thursday due to a hamstring injury, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Kittle wasn't included on the 49ers' initial Week 3 injury report, but he'll be given Thursday off after experiencing tightness in his hamstring coming out of Wednesday's practice session, per Adam Schefter of ESPN. The mid-week absence suddenly threatens Kittle's availability for Sunday's game against the Rams, but the 49ers won't decide whether he'll carry a designation into the weekend until after Friday's practice. With starting wideout Deebo Samuel (calf) already expected to miss Sunday's contest, Kittle's status takes on even greater significance than usual.

SEPTEMBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Jacob Cowing - Limited to special teams thus far Cowing played three snaps -- all on special teams -- in Sunday's 23-17 loss to the 49ers.

Impact The rookie fourth-round pick has been active for both of the 49ers' first two games of the season, but he has yet to see any use on offense. With top wideout Deebo Samuel (calf) trending toward an absence this Sunday versus the Rams, Cowing will move up a spot in the pecking order at receiver, though he still appears to be behind all of Brandon Aiyuk, Jauan Jennings, Chris Conley and Ronnie Bell.

SEPTEMBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Kyle Juszczyk - Three catches in Week 2 Juszczyk recorded three receptions for 19 yards on five targets in Sunday's 23-17 loss to the 49ers.

Impact Though Jordan Mason has logged 20-plus carries in both of the 49ers' first two games in the absence of Christian McCaffrey (Achilles), Mason hasn't assumed McCaffrey's high-volume role in the passing game, logging just two targets. Mason's lack of involvement on passing downs has paved the way for Juszczyk to see more looks as a check-down target for quarterback Brock Purdy, with the fullback's five targets Sunday representing his most in a game since the 2021 season. Juszczyk still isn't seeing enough volume as a pass catcher to put himself on the fantasy radar, however, and he has yet to see any use as a ballcarrier through two weeks.

SEPTEMBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

2025 NFL mock draft: 2 Colorado stars in top 8, Panthers replace Bryce Young

In our 2025 NFL mock draft, the Panthers trade out of the No. 1 spot, plus four QBs go in the first round, including Colorado's Shedeur Sand...

2025 NFL mock draft: 2 Colorado stars in top 8, Panthers replace Bryce Young

Rams vs. 49ers Injury Report – Week 3, 2024

See who's in and who's out for the Week 3 matchup between the San Francisco 49ers and Los Angeles Rams on September 22, 2024.

SEPTEMBER 19 • DATA SKRIVE

Rams vs. 49ers Injury Report – Week 3, 2024

49ers hope to get star safety Talanoa Hufanga back this week against the Rams

San Francisco 49ers safety Talanoa Hufanga was a full participant in practice for the first time since tearing a ligament in his knee last November and could be set to return to ga...

SEPTEMBER 18 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Pro Picks: 9 winless teams aim to avoid an 0-3 start that could doom their playoff aspirations

It’s already desperate times for a few NFL teams who entered the season with Super Bowl aspirations

SEPTEMBER 18 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Talanoa Hufanga - Practices in full Wednesday Hufanga (knee) was listed as a full participant in Wednesday's practice session, Jenna Laine of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Wednesday's practice was Hufanga's first as a full participant this season, and it appears he has recovered from the ACL tear he sustained last November. He looks to be on track to make his regular-season debut for Week 3 against the Rams, and Hufanga will assume the starting strong safety role alongside free safety Ji'Ayir Brown. Across 10 regular-season games last season, Hufanga tallied 52 tackles (39 solo) and three interceptions.

SEPTEMBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Dee Winters - Past ankle issue Winters (ankle) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice, Eric Branch of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Impact The second-year pro missed each of the 49ers' first two contests due to an ankle injury, but following Wednesday's full practice, it appears he's moved past the issue. Now that Winters has returned to full health, he's expected to serve as one of San Francisco's top rotational linebackers.

SEPTEMBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Deebo Samuel says it’s 'Now or Never' for 49ers' Super Bowl glory | Speak

Deebo Samuel says it’s 'Now or Never' for 49ers' Super Bowl glory | Speak

SEPTEMBER 18 • FOX SPORTS

Is this the 49ers best play vs. the Rams of all time?? #Shorts

SEPTEMBER 18 • YOUTUBE

Deebo Samuel Sr. - Not practicing Wednesday Coach Kyle Shanahan said Samuel (calf) won't practice Wednesday, Matt Barrows of The Athletic reports.

Impact This comes as no surprise after Shanahan relayed Monday that Samuel was slated to miss "a couple" games due to a strained right calf that he suffered late in this past Sunday's loss at Minnesota, per Matt Barrows of The Athletic. Samuel thus is destined to be ruled out by week's end ahead of Sunday's road matchup with the Rams. Jauan Jennings is poised to jump into the starting lineup alongside Brandon Aiyuk during Samuel's absence, while Chris Conley, Ronnie Bell and Jacob Cowing are the other healthy wide receivers in the 49ers' active roster.

SEPTEMBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

1st & 10: Injury Updates, Storylines to Watch Ahead of 49ers vs. Rams in Week 3

SEPTEMBER 18 • YOUTUBE

Why 49ers, Lions are a concern despite competing in an open NFC race | What's Wright?

Why 49ers, Lions are a concern despite competing in an open NFC race | What's Wright?

SEPTEMBER 18 • FOX SPORTS

Six landing spots that could save Panthers QB Bryce Young's career

Now that the Panthers have benched Bryce Young, maybe he needs to start over elsewhere. Here are the best landing spots for his future.

Six landing spots that could save Panthers QB Bryce Young's career

Herd Hierarchy: Texans, Bills, Saints move up after 2-0 starts

A group of surprising 2-0 NFL teams created a major shakeup in Colin Cowherd's latest Herd Hierarchy! Check out the full list here.

Herd Hierarchy: Texans, Bills, Saints move up after 2-0 starts

Herd Hierarchy: Chargers leap to Top 3, Saints join, 49ers drop in Week 3's Top 10 | The Herd

Herd Hierarchy: Chargers leap to Top 3, Saints join, 49ers drop in Week 3's Top 10 | The Herd

SEPTEMBER 17 • FOX SPORTS

NFL uniforms: Who has the best look in each division?

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QB Stock Market Week 3: Kyler Murray is back. Has Sam Darnold arrived?

A handful of veterans are making the most of second chances, while more than a few recent top picks are struggling. Here are Henry McKenna's...

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