ATLANTA — Accidents upon accidents are robbing the 49ers of not simply any gamers however key starters.
Extra casualties got here from Sunday’s 28-14 loss to the host Falcons, and though gamers skirted utilizing that attrition as an excuse, it’s a well-known theme.
“The 5 years I’ve been right here, this isn’t something new. I’ve seen it,” linebacker Fred Warner stated. “Sooner or later, it's important to alter and guys need to be able to go regardless of the state of affairs. we've to seek out methods to win whatever the circumstances.”
Here's a checklist of who's injured and their potential timeline to return:
CB Charvarius Ward (groin): The 49ers’ greatest cornerback headed for the locker room two minutes earlier than halftime Sunday and promptly was dominated out from returning. Will he get better in time to face his previous staff, the Chiefs, who go to Levi’s Stadium on Sunday? “He couldn’t go (on this second half), which often is just not signal, however we've to see how it's tomorrow,” stated Shanahan, noting he’s “undecided” concerning the damage’s severity.
DE Nick Bosa (groin): Coach Kyle Shanahan stated Bosa “has an opportunity” to return for Sunday’s house recreation in opposition to the Chiefs. After amassing an NFL-best six sacks by means of 4 video games, Bosa bowed out at halftime of final Sunday’s win at Carolina and, after not working towards final Wednesday or Thursday, he was inactive this recreation.
DT Javon Kinlaw (knee): The 2020 prime draft decide went on injured reserve Saturday, after already lacking two video games. Shanahan stated it’s not clear but if that can drive a untimely finish for Kinlaw to a second straight season. “There’s at all times (an opportunity) however we’re anticipating him to come back again,” Shanahan stated. “We have now to see the way it reacts. It hasn’t reacted the way in which we wished within the final two weeks. So we didn’t suppose it was occurring quick, so we simply made this four-week (IR) dedication and hopefully he will get higher.”
DT Arik Armstead (ft, ankle): Armstead has missed three of the previous 4 video games, and though he’s been saved from working towards, he hasn’t been placed on Injured Reserve, which might require a four-game absence, at minimal.
LT Trent Williams (ankle): Out since Week 3’s excessive ankle sprain in Denver, Williams has an opportunity to play in opposition to the Chiefs, Shanahan stated. Williams has not returned to follow since his damage. Jaylon Moore has began at left sort out.
RT Mike McGlinchey (calf): Regardless of briefly getting back from a calf damage within the first half, McGlinchey was dominated out at halftime. That thrust Daniel Brunskill into his spot. Brunskill stated he bought “a few reps” at Wednesday’s follow however has in any other case labored at each guard spots in his return from a hamstring damage. With Colton McKivitz (knee) on injured reserve and Moore filling in for Williams, the sort out spots are skinny, and Blake Hance could be the subsequent man up.
FS Jimmie Ward (hand): He required surgical procedure Tuesday on his left hand, and the 49ers will consider him subsequent week whether or not he can play with a club-like gentle forged.
CB Jason Verrett (knee): This marks the 49ers’ ultimate week they'll consider Verrett in his comeback try from final season’s Week 1 ACL tear. He didn't follow after Wednesday final week as a consequence of knee soreness.
RB Elijah Mitchell (knee): Out because the second quarter of the season opener, Mitchell is on monitor to return after the bye and play Nov. 13 in opposition to the Los Angeles Chargers.
LB Azeez Al-Shaair (knee): A Week 3 knee sprain put Al-Shaair on the identical restoration path as Mitchell, so search for Al-Shaair to return in late November. George Odom began in his place right here Sunday.
CB Emmanuel Moseley (knee): Every week after tearing the anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee, Moseley watched this recreation from the press field and stated he’ll be present process reconstructive surgical procedure within the coming week, as soon as the swelling goes down in his knee. As his teammates stated this previous week, Moseley appeared in good spirits regardless of his unhealthy luck. His contract expires at season’s finish.
DE Samson Ebukam (Achilles): Ache in his Achilles compelled Ebukam to repeatedly depart (and re-enter) Sunday’s recreation.
DE Drake Jackson (knee): His knee was hit by a helmet in Sunday’s first half however he performed by means of the ache.
S Talanoa Hufanga (head): Hufanga was checked for a possible concussion after the primary snap and was cleared to return, doing so on the ultimate play of the Falcons’ opening landing drive.
PR Ray-Ray McCloud (head): He was cleared from a possible concussion after a powerful punt return.
LB Demetrius Flannigan-Fowles (knee): He sustained a knee damage within the closing minutes, the seriousness of which is to be decided.
QB Trey Lance (ankle): No season-ending damage is extra impactful to the franchise’s future than Lance’s ankle fracture from the Week 2 house opener. He’s recovering and will resume touring come their subsequent journey, Oct. 30 on the Rams.