49ers TE, ex-Iowa star George Kittle wears Brock Purdy's Iowa State helmet after losing bet
49ers TE and Iowa alum George Kittle donned an Iowa State helmet after losing a wager on Saturday's rivalry game to QB Brock Purdy, an Iowa...SEPTEMBER 11
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McCaffrey heads into Week 2 with the 'mentality' that he will play for the 49ers
All-Pro running back Christian McCaffrey heads into the week of practice preparing to play for the San Francisco 49ers even if the sore calf and Achilles tendon that held him out o...SEPTEMBER 11 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Talanoa Hufanga - Remains limited Hufanga (knee) will be limited in practice Wednesday, Lindsey Pallares of the 49ers' official site reports.
Impact Hufanga was limited in practice throughout Week 1 prep and ultimately sat out the 49ers' win over the Jets on Monday. As Week 2 work gets underway it's more of the same for the USC product who continues to be brought back slowly from the ACL tear he suffered toward the end of the 2023 campaign. Whether or not he'll be able to suit up this Sunday against the Vikings remains unclear, but more clarity will likely come Thursday or Friday. If ends up being unable to play, George Odum will be the likely candidate to fill in at safety again.
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Jauan Jennings - Limited Wednesday Jennings (ankle) will be limited at Wednesday's practice, Lindsey Pallares of the 49ers' official site reports.
Impact Jennings made a brief exit during Monday's win against the Jets, but he ultimately played 35 of 72 offensive snaps en route to five catches (on five targets) for 64 yards. The elevated target count may have been due to fellow WR Deebo Samuel getting more work in the backfield with Christian McCaffrey (calf/Achilles) sidelined. In any case, Jennings will join McCaffrey with a cap on his reps to kick off Week 2 prep, meaning the situation bears watching to see if the former will remain more involved Sunday in Minnesota, assuming he's active and the latter isn't.
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Christian McCaffrey - To be limited Wednesday Coach Kyle Shanahan said McCaffrey (calf/Achilles) will be a limited practice participant Wednesday, Cam Inman of The San Jose Mercury News reports.
Impact Shanahan also noted that placing McCaffrey on injured reserve hasn't been considered because the running back was close to playing Week 1 against the Jets, per David Lombardi of The Athletic. While a strained calf has impacted McCaffrey since early August, Achilles tendinitis is the main hindrance for him at the moment. Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reported earlier Wednesday that McCaffrey seems like a long shot to suit up this Sunday at Minnesota, so if that comes to pass, the 49ers again will roll with RB Jordan Mason and WR Deebo Samuel out of the backfield.
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Leonard Floyd - Logs sack vs. Jets Floyd recorded two total tackles (one solo), including 1.0 sack during Monday night's 32-19 win over the Jets.
Impact Floyd got to Aaron Rodgers in the second quarter of Monday night's affair and was the only 49er to log a sack in Week 1. The 2016 first-round pick inked a two-year, $20 million contract with San Francisco after posting 32 total tackles, including 10.5 sacks, across 17 regular-season games with the Bills in 2023. Expect Floyd to be a force in San Francisco's pass-rush unit as the team travels to Minnesota in Week 2.
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Fred Warner - Leading tackler in win Warner logged seven total tackles (five solo) during Monday night's 32-19 win over the Jets.
Impact San Francisco's All-Pro linebacker picked up right where he left off last season, leading the 49ers in tackles Monday night. Warner earned his third first-team All-Pro selection in 2023, recording 132 total tackles, including 2.5 sacks, while also nabbing four picks and defending seven additional passes. Expect the BYU to continue wreaking havoc on opposing offenses and be an extremely reliable IDP option as the 49ers take on the Vikings in Week 2.
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49ers RB Christian McCaffrey reportedly a long shot to play vs. Vikings
San Francisco could be without its star running back for a second straight game as Christian McCaffrey is battling Achilles tendinitis.SEPTEMBER 11
Christian McCaffrey - Facing uphill battle to play Week 2 McCaffrey (Achilles/calf) appears to be a "long shot" to play Sunday against the Vikings, sources tell Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Impact Citing those familiar with the running back's injury, Rapoport suggests that the 49ers are leaning toward holding McCaffrey out for another week while he manages Achilles tendinitis in addition to a calf strain that dates back to early August. San Francisco head coach Kyle Shanahan suggested Tuesday that the Achilles issue is the greater concern for McCaffrey at this time and is requiring more treatment than the pulled calf. Though McCaffrey could still practice in some fashion this week and perhaps even take a questionable designation into Sunday, Jordan Mason looks to be the early favorite to receive another turn as the 49ers' lead back. Mason turned 29 touches into 152 yards and a touchdown while McCaffrey sat out Monday's 32-19 win over the Jets, with wideout Deebo Samuel (eight carries) essentially serving as the No. 2 back.
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Herd Hierarchy: Chiefs stay No. 1; Cowboys, Chargers climb ahead of Week 2
Colin Cowherd unveils his top 10 teams heading into Week 2, with some serious competition for the No. 2 spot behind the Kansas City Chiefs.SEPTEMBER 11
Tom Brady's 3 Stars of Week 1, including Bucs' Baker Mayfield
Check out FOX Sports NFL analyst Tom Brady's 3 Stars of the Week during the season.SEPTEMBER 11
Jake Moody - Drops 20 points in Week 1 Moody converted six-of-six field-goal attempts and both of his point-after tries in Monday's 32-19 win over the Jets.
Impact The 49ers' offense moved the ball well Monday while struggling to finish off drives, providing ample opportunities for Moody to post a monster fantasy score. The 2023 third-round pick made 84 percent of his field-goal attempts as a rookie and is off to a tremendous start following his Week 1 output. Moody should be considered a strong fantasy option heading into Sunday's tilt against the Vikings.
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Kyle Juszczyk - Rips off big reception Juszczyk had two receptions (three targets) for 40 yards in Monday's Week 1 win over the Jets.
Impact Juszczyk made his mark early in the 2024 campaign when he almost scored on a 34-yard reception in Monday's win. The utility fullback finished tied for third in yardage in a contest that was dominated by San Francisco's run game (38 carries for 180 yards and two touchdowns). Juice will bust out the occasional big play to stand out in the box score, but he doesn't receive enough usage on offense to warrant a RB or FLEX spot in most formats.
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Ronnie Bell - No receptions in Week 1 win Bell logged 13 snaps on offense (18 percent) Monday but did not log a reception in a 32-19 win over the Jets.
Impact Bell made San Francisco's opening roster as expected after a strong rookie campaign as a backup in 2023. The sophomore wideout didn't record a reception in the win, but he saw the field for 13 snaps on offense in the win. The Michigan product did not get an opportunity to return a kickoff while rookie Jacob Cowing handled punt return duties. Bell doesn't move the fantasy needle heading into a Week 2 matchup against the Vikings in his current role.
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Chris Conley - No receptions in No. 4 role Conley logged 29 snaps on offense (40 percent) but did not receive a target in Monday's 32-19 loss to the Jets.
Impact Conley made the 49ers' Week 1 roster in order to serve as the team's No. 4 option behind the unquestioned starting trio of Deebo Samuel, Brandon Aiyuk and Jauan Jennings (ankle). The veteran backup was also on the field for 16 snaps on special teams. Conley could become a deep-league option for a Week 2 matchup against Minnesota should the aforementioned Jennings miss the contest due to a minor ankle injury sustained in Monday's win over New York.
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Patrick Taylor Jr. - Only sees one snap Monday Taylor logged one snap on special teams in Monday's 32-19 win over the Jets.
Impact The backup running back was barely used in a contest that did not feature starter Christian McCaffrey (calf/Achilles). Taylor currently sits behind Jordan Mason (58 snaps) and Isaac Guerendo (13 snaps) in terms of pecking order behind McCaffrey on the 49ers' depth chart.
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Isaac Guerendo - No touches on 13 snaps Guerendo (groin) suited up for Monday's season opener against the Jets but did not record a touch in the 32-19 win.
Impact Guerendo made the 49ers' 53-man roster but was battling a groin injury heading into Week 1. The fourth-round pick out of Louisville got the green light and would up logging 10 snaps on special teams and three on offense. Starter Christian McCaffrey (calf/Achilles) did not suit up for this contest, affording fellow backup Jordan Mason (28/147/1) to go off against the Jets. Guerendo appears to be next in line should San Francisco need a runner behind CMC or Mason this season.
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The 49ers put tumultuous training camp aside in an overpowering win in the opener
The San Francisco 49ers wasted little time showing that the tumultuous training camp filled with contract disputes and talk of Super Bowl hangovers would have little impact on thei...SEPTEMBER 10 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
49ers RB Christian McCaffrey dealing with Achilles tendinitis, Kyle Shanahan says
San Francisco coach Kyle Shanahan said All-Pro running back Christian McCaffrey could have played in the 49ers’ opener if it had been a play...SEPTEMBER 10
Jauan Jennings - Day-to-day with ankle injury San Francisco head coach Kyle Shanahan labeled Jennings (ankle) as day-to-day after Monday's 32-19 win over the Jets, Cam Inman of The San Jose Mercury News reports.
Impact Jennings played 35 of the 49ers' 72 offensive snaps in the victory, recording five receptions for 64 yards on five targets. Per Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com, Jennings was slow to get up after making a third-down reception early in the third quarter, and he was in the blue medical tent for the 49ers' ensuing possession before later checking back into the contest. Though Jennings was able to finish out the game, the receiver still looks to be less than 100 percent, so his practice activity could be limited leading up to Sunday's game against the Vikings.
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Aaron Banks - Considered day-to-day Banks (calf) is considered day-to-day due to a calf contusion suffered during Monday's 32-19 win over the Jets.
Impact Banks will work to get healthy in time for Sunday's road matchup against the Vikings. In the event that Banks isn't able to go for Week 2, the 49ers will likely rely on Spencer Burford to start at left guard.
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