Posted on Nov 19
Injury concerns mount for 49ers as key players, including Bosa and Kittle, face uncertainty
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Injuries plague key players on the San Francisco 49ers roster, including quarterback Brock Purdy, defensive end Nick Bosa, tight end George Kittle, left tackle Trent Williams, and cornerback Charvarius Ward.
Why it matters: The team's performance and upcoming games could be significantly impacted by the absence of these key players.
What's new: Here's a rundown of the injuries and their current status:
- Brock Purdy is dealing with soreness in his right shoulder but is considered day-to-day.
- Nick Bosa has both left hip and oblique injuries, adding to his existing right hip and oblique issue. Whether he will play in the next game remains uncertain.
- George Kittle missed the previous game due to a hamstring injury but is expected to return to practice on Wednesday.
- Trent Williams played through an ankle injury and performed exceptionally despite not practicing last week. His recovery progress will be monitored.
- Charvarius Ward has been away from the team for personal reasons but attended the last game and participated in team meetings.
Yes, but: The team's depth chart will be tested, and replacements will need to step up to fill the gaps left by these injured players.
What to watch: Keep an eye on the updates regarding the injured players' progress throughout the week leading up to the next game.
Kyle Shanahan's quotes:
- On Brock Purdy's shoulder injury: "He's day-to-day."
- On Nick Bosa's status: "We'll see how it goes this week... just as good of a chance for him not to play as play."
- On George Kittle's availability: "He should practice on Wednesday."
- On Trent Williams' recovery: "I know he is sore today... we'll see how he recovers here going into Wednesday."
- On Charvarius Ward: "He did some workouts here over the weekend... we'll see how this week goes with him."
The bottom line: The 49ers will have to rely on their depth and adaptability to overcome the absence of key players and maintain their competitiveness in upcoming games.