ATLANTA — Nick Bosa’s two-week run atop the NFL’s sack standings may fall as we speak. His groin situation will hold him out towards the Atlanta Falcons, simply because it did within the second half of final Sunday’s win at Carolina.
Bosa had began each sport since final season’s return from knee reconstruction, a streak spanning 25 video games, together with playoffs. The damage isn’t severe sufficient to warrant surgical procedure. Bosa participated in Friday’s mild apply after lacking the earlier two practices, when the 49ers have been stationed at The Greenbrier Resort in White Sulphur Springs, W.V.
Bosa had six sacks by the primary 4 video games, and that complete was sufficient to maintain him in no less than a share of the NFL lead with Maxx Crosby (Raiders), Micah Parsons (Cowboys) and Matt Judon (Patriots).
That 49ers’ defensive position can be with out starters Javon Kinlaw (injured reserve) and Arik Armstead (foot, ankle).
FYI: The Falcons received their final house sport, two weeks in the past, once they ran for 202 yards in a 23-20 victory over a Cleveland Browns group lacking defensive ends Myles Garrett and Jadeveon Clowney.
Right here is how the 49ers’ projected beginning lineup as we speak compares to theirs on Sept. 11 in Chicago:
Defensive finish
At the moment: Samson Ebukam and Kerry Hyder Jr. (or Charles Omenihu or Drake Jackson)
Week 1: Ebukam and Bosa
Evaluation: Ebukam is the final man standing on the defensive position from the Week 1 beginning lineup. Who’ll substitute Bosa? It should require a rotation of a number of gamers, and since the Falcons are a run-oriented offense, Hyder may be probably the most stout to placed on the sting. Omenihu’s versatility to bounce inside is efficacious. Jackson, with two sacks into his rookie season, is an attractive choice to start out however extra in order a pass-rush specialist. Kemoko Turay additionally is because of present up effectively.
Defensive deal with
At the moment: Kevin Givens and Hassan Ridgeway
Week 1: Javon Kinlaw and Arik Armstead
Evaluation: Kinlaw (knee) went on injured reserve Saturday, so he’ll miss no less than a six-game stretch contemplating he’s been out the previous two. That is Armstead’s third absence in 4 video games. Givens and Ridgeway have been sturdy, they usually’ll must be vs. the No. 3-ranked Falcons dashing assault.
Linebacker
At the moment: Fred Warner, Dre Greenlaw
Week 1: Fred Warner, Dre Greenlaw
Evaluation: Greatest tandem within the NFL? They assume so, which is all that issues for his or her confidence.
Cornerback
At the moment: Charvarius Ward, Deommodore Lenoir, Dontae Johnson (or Sam Womack III or Ambry Thomas)
Week 1: Ward, Emmanuel Moseley, Womack
Evaluation: Moseley’s season-ending knee damage opened up a beginning spot, and one which Jason Verrett isn't able to take, having endured soreness after final Wednesday’s apply.
Security
At the moment: Talanoa Hufanga, Tashaun Gipson Sr.
Week 1: Talanoa Hufanga, Tashaun Gipson Sr.
Evaluation: Gipson has began rather than Jimmie Ward each sport, and Ward’s fractured hand final Sunday retains that security tandem intact for one more sport.
#49ers Robbie Gould simply made 56-yard FG in warmups, per week after sustaining a left-knee bruise on Carolina's turf in stopping a kick returner from TD
— Cam Inman (@CamInman) October 16, 2022
OTHERS OUT
The 49ers additionally inactivated vast receiver Danny Grey and tight finish Tyler Kroft, in addition to the group they dominated out Friday: left deal with Trent Williams (ankle), defensive deal with Arik Armstead (ft, ankle) and defensive again Jimmie Ward (hand). Grey was in poor health final week and Kroft is coming off a knee sprain.
Known as as much as the roster Saturday have been vast receiver Willie Snead, cornerback Dontae Johnson and linebacker Curtis Robinson.
GRAY-ING PAINS?
Grey, the deep-threat receiver drafted within the third spherical from SMU, is inactive for the third time and nonetheless looking for his first profession catch. He bought focused twice final Sunday at Carolina, and twice towards the Rams in Week 4.
“He’s going by the rising pains each receiver has to undergo on this offense,” vast Brandon Aiyuk mentioned Friday, noting that it takes rookies to be taught the precise particulars wanted on each single play for all 11 gamers to make the offense work proper. “He’s in an actual great place and nonetheless trying quick. It’s solely a matter of time for him.”
Grey was restricted in Wednesday’s apply with an sickness.
FALCONS’ MOVES
Linebacker Mykal Walker (groin) is out and sure will probably be changed by rookie Troy Anderson. The Falcons’ protection is also with out linebacker Ade Ogundji and security Erik Harris. Cornerback Isaiah Oliver was added to the roster. Others out: offensive lineman Chuma Edoga, vast receiver Jared Bernhardt and tight finish Anthony Firkser.