Matchup of unbeatens in Buffalo, of all places
Not since the days of Bruce Smith, Thurman Thomas, Jim Kelly and Marv Levy has there been this much optimism about football in Western New YorkSEPTEMBER 25, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
TEVIN COLEMAN
49ers All-Pro TE George Kittle feeling better by the day
The San Francisco 49ers finally have gotten some good news on the injury frontSEPTEMBER 24, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Niners, Giants battling injury bug after just two games
The San Francisco 49ers and the New York Giants are battling the injury bug after just two games, as well some other scary issuesSEPTEMBER 24, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
New turf at MetLife Stadium passes latest NFL inspection
The turf at MetLife Stadium is good to go for Sunday’s game between the New York Giants and San Francisco 49ersSEPTEMBER 24, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Banged-up 49ers return to NJ to face winless Giants
The banged-up San Francisco 49ers (1-1) will look for their second win at MetLife Stadium in as many weeks when they face the winless GiantsSEPTEMBER 23, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Tevin Coleman (knee) is expected to miss about 4 weeks; Kittle back at practice Niners running back Tevin Coleman's knee injury is expected to have him sidelined for about four weeks, coach Kyle Shanahan said. Tight end...
SEPTEMBER 23, 2020 • NFL.COM
Likely out four weeks Coach Kyle Shanahan said Coleman (knee) likely will sit out four weeks and is a candidate to be placed on injured reserve, David Lombardi of The Athletic reports.
Impact Both Coleman and Raheem Mostert picked up sprained knees this past Sunday against the Jets, and Shanahan indicated the former's injury is worse than the latter's, per Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com. With a roster move expected to occur at some point this week, the 49ers backfield may be whittled down to just Jerick McKinnon and Jeff Wilson in the short term.
SEPTEMBER 23, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
FANTASY PLAYS: Players to add include Henderson, Gesicki
FANTASY PLAYS: Players to add for Week 3 include running backs Mike Davis of Carolina, Darrell Henderson Jr. of the Los Angeles Rams and tight end Mike Gesicki of MiamiSEPTEMBER 22, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
49ers complain about playing surface at MetLife Stadium
The San Francisco 49ers have contacted the NFL about the conditions of the playing surface at MetLife Stadium after several players went down with injuries in a victory over the Ne...SEPTEMBER 21, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Jerick McKinnon Fantasy Outlook Soars Following Raheem Mostert & Tevin Coleman Injury Updates The San Francisco 49ers have been decimated by injuries already. Stars are dropping like flies, with Nick Bosa, Jimmy Garoppolo and Deebo Sa...
SEPTEMBER 21, 2020 • FANDUEL.COM
Injuries could derail season for defending NFC champ 49ers
The injury bug that has disrupted the San Francisco 49ers’ season seems impossible to containSEPTEMBER 21, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Expected to miss a few weeks Coach Kyle Shanahan said Monday that Coleman (knee) is expected to miss "multiple weeks," Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Impact Coleman picked up his knee injury Week 2 versus the Jets, a contest wherein backfield mate Raheem Mostert (knee) also suffered a sprained MCL that's expected to sideline him for Sunday's game against the Giants. If Coleman and Mostert are both held out versus New York, Jerick McKinnon will slot in as the lead option in San Francisco's backfield. Jeff Wilson also stands to see occasional carries and red-zone work, and the 49ers may promote JaMycal Hasty from the practice squad. Depending on the severity of Coleman's injury, he could be an option for injured reserve.
SEPTEMBER 21, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
At 0-2, 'embarrassed' Jets need to change things in a hurry
The New York Jets talked all week about flushing away their season-opening loss and showing signs of progressSEPTEMBER 20, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Hurts knee in Week 2 win Coleman left Sunday's 31-13 win over the Jets due to a knee injury, Matt Barrows of The Athletic reports. He rushed 14 times for 12 yards and caught both of his targets for 28 yard...
Impact After having his Week 1 workload limited for precautionary reasons due to the poor air quality in the San Francisco area, Coleman had more than half of the team's 27 carries as Raheem Mostert (knee) exited at halftime. If Mostert or Coleman can't go against the Giants in Week 3, Jerick McKinnon would lead the 49ers' run-heavy attack, with Jeff Wilson also mixing in.
SEPTEMBER 20, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
49ers blast Jets 31-13, but lose Garoppolo, Bosa, Mostert
Raheem Mostert ran for an 80-yard touchdown on San Francisco’s first play from scrimmage and Jimmy Garoppolo threw two TD passes before both players sat out the second half with in...SEPTEMBER 20, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Defending NFC champ 49ers look to avoid 0-2 start vs. Jets
The San Francisco 49ers are playing the first of back-to-back games at MetLife Stadium with their matchup with the Jets this week and the Giants next weekSEPTEMBER 17, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Receives five touches in opener Coleman carried four times for 18 yards and caught one of two targets for six additional yards during Sunday's 24-20 loss to the Cardinals.
Impact Coleman considered sitting out Sunday's game due to a preexisting condition that could've been exacerbated by the poor air quality but decided to ultimately suit up. He watched as Raheem Mostert took on the majority of the workload out of the backfield while accounting for 151 scrimmage yards. Coleman's track record of inefficiency could catch up to him this season, as Mostert has already staked his claim to the lead back role and he will also have to contend with Jerick McKinnon for touches. He should play a similar role next Sunday against the Jets.
SEPTEMBER 14, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Suiting up Week 1 Coleman (personal) is active for Sunday's game versus the Cardinals, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.
Impact There was talk of Coleman taking a seat in the opener due to a preexisting condition, as the air quality index in Santa Clara is particularly high at the moment. Having said that, the 49ers won't err on the side of caution, and Coleman will be available to the backfield Week 1. He may merely be insurance, though, with the rest of the team's running backs (Raheem Mostert, Jerick McKinnon and Jeff Wilson) healthy and available.
SEPTEMBER 13, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Could be game-time call Week 1 Coleman appears to be trending toward a game-time decision Sunday against the Cardinals, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Impact Coleman has a preexisting health condition, and the air quality index in Santa Clara is ringing in at 171 on Sunday morning. He was already deemed uncertain to play if that number is above 150, and the game itself may be postponed if it rises above 200. As a result, Coleman doesn't seem likely to suit up Week 1, which would allow Jerick McKinnon and Jeff Wilson to get more work behind starter Raheem Mostert.
SEPTEMBER 13, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
49ers hopeful to be able to play opener despite smoky skies
San Francisco coach Kyle Shanahan remains hopeful the 49ers will be able to play their season opener against Arizona as scheduled despite poor air quality caused by wildfires in No...SEPTEMBER 11, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
49ers OL Trent Williams excited to return to action
Trent Williams has been envisioning this moment ever since he got freed from Washington and given a new football life in San FranciscoSEPTEMBER 11, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Could sit out due to air quality Coleman was held out of Friday's practice due to a preexisting health condition, and he could miss Sunday's game against the Cardinals if the air quality index (AQI) in Santa Clara...
Impact There's even some concern about the game being relocated or postponed if the AQI is above 200 on Sunday. Coleman, who has sickle cell trait, could opt to sit out if the AQI is somewhere in the 150-200 range. The 49ers would then turn to Jerick McKinnon and Jeff Wilson as their depth options in the backfield behind Raheem Mostert.
SEPTEMBER 11, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Ravens' Ingram, Saints' Thomas among best bets to score
It’s Week 1 of the fantasy football season, and these are our top five best bets to score in the opening week at the running back and wide receiver positionsSEPTEMBER 9, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Healthy following offseason surgery Coleman has completely recovered from offseason shoulder surgery, according to Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports Bay Area.
Impact Coleman suffered the shoulder injury deep into the 49ers' unsuccessful bid for a championship last season, and the surgery reportedly went off without a hitch. Maiocco also mentions that the veteran tailback was contemplating sitting out the 2020 season due to his sickle cell trait potentially posing a greater risk if he contracted COVID-19. Coleman ultimately decided to play with the support of his family behind him. The 27-year-old rushed for 544 yards (4.0 yards per carry) and six touchdowns over 14 regular-season games in 2019. Coleman will resume his role as part of a run-heavy backfield committee spearheaded by Raheem Mostert under head coach Kyle Shanahan.
AUGUST 30, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
49ers move practice to quiet stadium to prepare for opener
The San Francisco 49ers returned to the field at Levi’s Stadium for the first time since winning the NFC championship game there for a run-through before the season opener in a lit...AUGUST 28, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
