May get first start Sunday Coach Kyle Shanahan said Lance has a chance to start Sunday at Arizona due to Jimmy Garoppolo's bruised calf, Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports Bay Area reports. Impact After seeing six combined offensive snaps through the first three games of his career, Lance received the first extensive action of his career this past Sunday against the Seahawks with Garoppolo getting shut down at halftime. Lance proceeded to lead the 49ers to 14 second-half points (two TD passes to Deebo Samuel, a two-point conversion on a Lance run). Overall, Lance was 9-for-18 passing for 157 yards and turned seven carries into 41 yards. The team is expected to evaluate Garoppolo again Wednesday, which will give them a better idea of his potential to play Week 5. If Garoppolo doesn't make the requisite progress, though, Shanahan will prepare Lance for his first NFL start.
OCTOBER 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE