Nick Bosa of the 49ers is led off the sector after taking a blow to the pinnacle in a 23-17 wild card playoff win over the Dallas Cowboys in Arlington, Texas.
Coach Kyle Shanahan appeared optimistic Monday the 49ers would have defensive finish Nick Bosa and linebacker Fred Warner accessible for his or her divisional playoff sport towards the Inexperienced Bay Packers, in addition to quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo.
That’s proper, Garoppolo.
Bosa left a 23-17 wild-card win over Dallas late within the first half with a concussion, and Warner departed a lot later with an ankle sprain. Garoppolo’s inclusion on the 49ers’ injured checklist with a proper shoulder sprain was a shock, given he performed all 4 quarters and nothing was mentioned about it following the sport.
Garoppolo was 11-of-14 for 133 yards at halftime however simply 5-for-11 for 39 yards and an interception within the second half.
“He did it within the second quarter, needed to play by some ache and stuff, however ended up trying out all proper,” Shanahan mentioned in a convention name with beat writers. “He needs to be good for observe.”
With the 49ers visiting Lambeau Stadium Saturday, the practices will start on Tuesday with out the customary time without work.
That someday might or might not be an element concerning Bosa. Since he’s within the concussion protocol, his situation can be monitored independently and it received’t be as much as the 49ers whether or not or not he’s cleared to play. Shanahan sounded hopeful Bosa would face Inexperienced Bay.
“I didn’t personally get an opportunity to speak to him. I talked to numerous guys who did, and our trainers,” Shanahan mentioned. “You know the way these go. We’re being fairly optimistic with it. I’ve seen that a number of instances and he looks as if he’s in a reasonably great spot proper now however I’m not going to be the one who judges that.”
Bosa left the sport following a collision with teammate D.J. Jones on a cross rush with 1:13 left within the first half. He walked off beneath his personal energy, motioning to 49ers followers within the stands, however was not cleared to return.
The optimistic information on Warner, who briefly returned to the sport after his harm and performed 59 snaps in all, is that the sprain was not excessive on the ankle.
“We’ll consider and see because the week goes,” Shanahan mentioned. “The preliminary scare was it might have been a excessive (sprain) so we obtained excellent news on that. He had one thing much like this early within the 12 months.”
The 49ers’ center linebacker indicated on Twitter he anticipated to be accessible.
“Sorry for the scare yesterday everybody, I recognize everybody displaying love and help for me and the fellas. We’ll be good to go. Big win, on to the following,” Warner tweeted.
Sorry for the scare yesterday everybody, I recognize everybody displaying love and help for me and the fellas🙏🏾. We’ll be good to go. Big win, onto the following.
— Fred Warner (@fred_warner) January 17, 2022
Warner missed the second Seattle sport on Dec. 5 with what Shanahan known as an identical ankle sprain. Teammate Jordan Willis, who was one of many defensive linemen who picked up the slack in Bosa’s absence, was identified with a excessive ankle sprain. Shanahan mentioned he hoped linebacker Marcell Harris (Achilles’ tendonitis) and security Talanoa Hufanga (knee) can be accessible for observe.
Surviving and thriving with out Bosa
In Week 18, the 49ers got here again to beat the Rams with out left deal with Trent Williams, who was out with an elbow harm. Colin McKivitiz stepped in, made his solely begin of the season, and greater than held his personal with assist from the remainder of the 49ers’ offensive line.
They did it once more on the defensive entrance with out Bosa, who left late within the first half and didn’t return after his concussion. His day was accomplished after a season-low 23 snaps. Bosa and Samson Ebukam collaborated for a sack towards Dallas quarterback Dak Prescott on the Cowboys’ opening drive for a 10-yard loss on a third-and-13.
Within the second half, with out Bosa, the 49ers had been capable of flip up the stress with out the 2021 Comeback Participant of the Yr candidate, who completed with 15 1/2 sacks within the common season. The 49ers had been capable of sack Prescott 4 instances, getting pure stress from the entrance 4 plus an occasional blitz from Okay’waun Williams and Jimmie Ward known as by defensive coordinator DeMeco Ryans.
Defensive finish Charles Omenihu, an in-season acquisition from Houston, hadn’t performed greater than 20 snaps in a sport with the 49ers however performed 34 towards Dallas. He led the 49ers with 1 1/2 sacks. Ebukam performed 53 snaps, his highest complete of the season. Others on the surface included Willis (22) and Kentavius Road (21).
“Shedding Nick, you know the way huge of a problem that's,” Shanahan mentioned. “The blokes stepped up big, simply working as a unit and getting higher at every thing. You’ve obtained to come back off the ball and assault, so there’s just a little chaos to the way you rush the quarterback, however to have it considerably managed. Our guys have gotten so significantly better doing it as a gaggle and feeding off one another and chasing one man into the opposite.” 
Time for restoration
Coming off two troublesome street video games and having to play on Saturday means Shanahan will dial again observe this week.
Coaches will work on the Inexperienced Bay sport plan Monday evening and Tuesday morning, and observe can be later than common.
“I feel the most important factor about this week goes to be about restoration, so the extra sleep we are able to get, we’ll gradual a lot of the stuff down,” Shanahan mentioned. “I doubt we’ll get many full-speed reps on this week.”
Fast hits
— Rookie nook Ambry Thomas had one other stable sport, and Shanahan was particularly impressed together with his physicality.
“He got here out early within the first quarter, throwing his physique round,” Shanahan mentioned.
— Tight finish George Kittle had one catch for 18 yards towards Dallas and hasn’t damaged 30 yards receiving within the final 4 video games.
“We’ve thrown to George loads (over the center) and folks understand it, in order that they go to cease him there and we’ve obtained to do a greater job of discovering different methods to get him the ball,” Shanahan mentioned. “However I additionally know when he’s attracting coverages and issues like that, it makes it a hell of loads simpler to get different folks some good conditions. George often comes round. He’ll find yourself getting his balls.”
— Shanahan and Inexperienced Bay coach Matt LaFleur shared a tense second following Inexperienced Bay’s 30-28 win over the 49ers in Week 3, which ended on a 51-yard subject aim by Mason Crosby on the gun. However Shanahan mentioned issues are wonderful with LaFleur, who was the quarterbacks coach with the Atlanta Falcons in 2015-16 when Shanahan was offensive coordinator.
“Matt’s my man. Matt and I are completely good. I used to be pissed after that sport with the way it simply ended,” Shanahan mentioned. “That was a tricky one to recover from. However we’re good. I discuss to Matt loads. He’s accomplished a hell of a job this 12 months. I’ve been actual completely satisfied for him, however that stops this week.”