49ers defense playing at Super Bowl level
When San Francisco turned an opening-drive takeaway into a field goal, the 49ers' confident defense believed that would be enough scoring for a winNOVEMBER 29, 2022•ASSOCIATED PRESS
Allen wants Saints focused more on execution than standings
Saints coach Dennis Allen says his team shouldn't be paying attention to the standings even though New Orleans could realistically be right back in the NFC South race by winning ne...NOVEMBER 28, 2022•ASSOCIATED PRESS
Kaden Elliss - Leading tackler again Week 12Elliss logged 14 tackles (12 solo) during Sunday's 13-0 loss to the 49ers.
ImpactElliss recorded a game high in tackles as the Saints were shut out for the first time this season. The 27-year-old also started his third straight contest in place of Pete Werner, who has been sidelined since suffering an ankle injury Week 9 versus Baltimore. Elliss has set a new season high for tackles in each of these starts, totaling 33 tackles, 2.5 sacks and one pass defended over this span. He should continue to play a prominent role if Werner remains sidelined against the Buccaneers next Monday.
NOVEMBER 28, 2022•ROTOWIRE
Christian McCaffrey - Managing knee issueMcCaffrey will be managed day-to-day, as the running back is dealing with what coach Kyle Shanahan has described as knee irritation, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.
ImpactAt this stage, there's nothing to suggest that McCaffrey is in danger of missing Sunday's game against the Dolphins, but it appears as though his practice reps will be managed this week. With Elijah Mitchell slated to miss 6-to-8 weeks with an MCL injury, McCaffrey is in line to continue to lead the 49ers' ground game in the coming weeks, with Jordan Mason and Tyrion Davis-Price set to work in change-of-pace/complementary roles and Tevin Coleman a candidate to be promoted from the team's practice squad.
NOVEMBER 28, 2022•ROTOWIRE
Elijah Mitchell - Expected to miss 6-to-8 weeksCoach Kyle Shanahan noted Monday that Mitchell (knee) is in line to be out 6-to-8 weeks, Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.
ImpactPer Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com, the 49ers plan to place Mitchell on IR, which would ensure that he misses at least four games, but based on the estimated timetable put forth by Shanahan, the running back doesn't seem likely to be back before the postseason. In Mitchell's looming absence, Jordan Mason and Tyrion Davis-Price now are in line to log change-of-pace/complementary snaps for the 49ers behind top back Christian McCaffrey, while Tevin Coleman is a candidate to be elevated from the team's practice squad.
NOVEMBER 28, 2022•ROTOWIRE
Robbie Gould - Another solid outingGould went 2-for-2 on field-goal attempts and 1-for-1 on point-after tries in Sunday's 13-0 win over the Saints.
ImpactIt was a low-scoring affair Sunday, but Gould was afforded enough opportunities to produce points for fantasy managers. The veteran leg hit from 24 and 46 yards out and now owns a strong 84 percent conversion rate through 11 games. The 49ers may be asked to score more than 13 points against the Dolphins' dangerous offense Sunday, making Gould a strong play for Week 13.
NOVEMBER 28, 2022•ROTOWIRE
Jauan Jennings - Scores first TD of 2022Jennings caught six of seven targets for 49 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 13-0 win over the Saints.
ImpactJennings scored his first touchdown of the 2022 campaign in unusual fashion Sunday. Jimmy Garoppolo was targeting his tallest wideout in the back corner of the end zone, but Tyrann Mathieu deflected the ball and Jennings was there to catch it as he was falling from his initial leaping attempt. The end result was a strong fantasy line from the 49ers' No. 3 receiver, who was coming off of a catchless outing against the Cardinals in Week 11. Jennings played his usual allotment of offensive snaps (41 percent), so fantasy managers shouldn't expect a repeat performance against the Dolphins on Sunday.
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