On Saturday, the Niners announced they’ve activated running back Tevin Coleman and cornerback K’Waun Williams off of injured reserve and both will be available to play against the Seahawks on Sunday. In a corresponding move, the 49ers placed running back Jeff Wilson Jr. on injured reserve as he deals with a high left-ankle sprain. Wilson […]
Continue readingIt’s Week 8 in the NFL, and running backs are predictably getting the bumps and bruises (and worse) that could keep them out or limit their effectiveness. Aaron Jones missed the Green Bay Packers’ win at Houston and his calf injury could linger into Sunday’s matchup against Minnesota. The Seattle Seahawks might have to get […]
Continue readingThe Fantasy 32 analyzes the NFL from a fantasy football perspective, with at least one mention of each of the league’s 32 teams. Though efficiency will be discussed plenty, the column will lean heavily on usage data, as volume is king (by far) in fantasy football. Use these tidbits to make the best waiver-wire pickups, […]
Continue readingWide receiver Deebo Samuel and running back Jeff Wilson Jr., both of whom played major roles in Sunday’s 33-6 win against the New England Patriots, are expected to miss extended time, according to coach Kyle Shanahan. Samuel is dealing with a left hamstring strain and will “most likely” miss this week’s game at the Seattle […]
Continue readingIt is often said that running back is the most difficult position to find in fantasy football. This year has put that to the test, as the two top drafted backs (Christian McCaffrey and Saquon Barkley) have appeared in a total of four games this season, and this week has put this to the test […]
Continue readingUpon his return on Sunday to Gillette Stadium for the first time since he was traded to the San Francisco 49ers in 2017, it all came rushing back for quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo. “It was a cool week,” Garoppolo said. “Just a lot of emotions, a lot of memories. Especially coming back here, seeing the same […]
Continue readingWeek 7 in the NFL was wild. The Steelers survived a late comeback attempt from the Titans to move to 6-0. The Browns edged by the Bengals on a huge, go-ahead TD with 11 seconds remaining — Baker Mayfield‘s fifth of the game. A Panthers tying field goal attempt from 65 yards came up just […]
Continue readingStrong safety Jaquiski Tartt and free safety Jimmie Ward were officially ruled out Friday afternoon for Sunday’s meeting at Gillette Stadium. Tartt has been dealing with a groin injury and did not practice all week, which made it no surprise that he was ruled out. The decision on Ward, however, came as a surprise after […]
Continue readingNiners coach Kyle Shanahan said Monday that running back Raheem Mostert suffered a high left ankle sprain in Sunday’s 24-16 victory over the Rams. Shanahan added that Mostert will “most likely” land on injured reserve with the capability of returning after missing three games, though his injury could keep him out longer. “We’ll see how […]
Continue readingSANTA CLARA, Calif. — One play into the third quarter of Sunday night’s win against the Los Angeles Rams, San Francisco 49ers running back Raheem Mostert departed with a left ankle injury. Soon after, the Niners ruled out a return for Mostert, as he watched the end of the game from the sideline. Coach Kyle […]
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