49ers RB Christian McCaffrey expected to play Sunday, coach Kyle Shanahan says
Christian McCaffrey will likely make his season debut Sunday when the 49ers take on the Buccaneers in front of Tom Brady on FOX.NOVEMBER 8
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Jauan Jennings - Remains limited in practice Jennings (hip) practiced on a limited basis Thursday.
Impact Jennings is attempting to put the hip injury that sidelined him Weeks 7 and 8 in the rearview mirror, but he so far has managed a pair of capped sessions coming out of the 49ers' Week 9 bye. Friday's practice thus should be key for how he's listed heading into the weekend, and if he's able to return for Sunday's contest in Tampa Bay, he'll fill a key role in San Francisco's pass game with Brandon Aiyuk (knee) out for the season.
NOVEMBER 8 • ROTOWIRE
Jauan Jennings - Remains limited in practice Jennings (hip) practiced on a limited basis Thursday.
Impact Jennings is attempting to put the hip injury that sidelined him Weeks 7 and 8 in the rearview mirror, but he so far has managed a pair of capped sessions coming out of the 49ers' Week 9 bye. Friday's practice thus should be key for how he's listed heading into the weekend, and if he's able to return for Sunday's contest in Tampa Bay, he'll fill a key role in San Francisco's pass game with Brandon Aiyuk (knee) out for the season.
NOVEMBER 8 • ROTOWIRE
Christian McCaffrey - In line to return in Week 10 Coach Kyle Shanahan said Thursday that he expects McCaffrey (Achilles) to make his season debut Sunday at Tampa Bay, David Lombardi of The San Francisco Standard reports.
Impact Since the 49ers designated him for return from injured reserve Monday, McCaffrey has been contained to two limited practices, likely to ease him back into things after not having practiced since Week 1 prep due to Achilles tendinitis. Shanahan noted Wednesday that McCaffrey has had "no pain" in either of his Achilles recently, per Adam Schefter of ESPN, so even if he doesn't get in a full practice Friday and is listed with a designation for Week 10, the running back should be activated from IR by Saturday's 4:00 p.m. ET deadline, at the latest. Assuming that comes to pass, McCaffrey will take over the lead in San Francisco's backfield from Jordan Mason (shoulder).
NOVEMBER 7 • ROTOWIRE
Christian McCaffrey - In line to return in Week 10 Coach Kyle Shanahan said Thursday that he expects McCaffrey (Achilles) to make his season debut Sunday at Tampa Bay, David Lombardi of The San Francisco Standard reports.
Impact Since the 49ers designated him for return from injured reserve Monday, McCaffrey has been contained to two limited practices, likely to ease him back into things after not having practiced since Week 1 prep due to Achilles tendinitis. Shanahan noted Wednesday that McCaffrey has had "no pain" in either of his Achilles recently, per Adam Schefter of ESPN, so even if he doesn't get in a full practice Friday and is listed with a designation for Week 10, the running back should be activated from IR by Saturday's 4:00 p.m. ET deadline, at the latest. Assuming that comes to pass, McCaffrey will take over San Francisco's backfield from Jordan Mason (shoulder).
NOVEMBER 7 • ROTOWIRE
Jordan Mason - Limited at practice Thursday Mason (shoulder) was a limited practice participant Thursday, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.
Impact Mason handled every practice rep Wednesday, but the 49ers typically go through a more rigorous session Thursday, so his downgrade shouldn't be cause for concern. Indeed, he was seen wearing a non-contact jersey in the latter practice, per Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com, indicating the team still is managing his lingering shoulder issue. Both Mason and Christian McCaffrey (IR, Achilles) were limited Thursday, so the situation bears watching to see if McCaffrey finally makes his season debut Sunday in Tampa Bay, or if Mason continues to be San Francisco's lead runner.
NOVEMBER 7 • ROTOWIRE
Deebo Samuel Sr. - Another limited practice Samuel (rib/oblique) practiced in a limited fashion Thursday, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.
Impact For a second straight session to begin Week 10 prep, Samuel was donning a blue non-contact jersey, per Wagoner. The rib and oblique injuries stem from a Week 8 win against the Cowboys, so the 49ers' ensuing Week 9 bye hasn't allowed Samuel to get back to 100 percent just yet. In the end, though, Friday's practice report may clear up his status ahead of Sunday's game at Tampa Bay.
NOVEMBER 7 • ROTOWIRE
Christian McCaffrey - Stays limited at practice McCaffrey (Achilles) was limited at Thursday's practice, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.
Impact Following the 49ers' Week 9 bye, the 49ers designated McCaffrey for return from injured reserve Monday, and he's proceeded to log back-to-back capped sessions. Coach Kyle Shanahan relayed to Adam Schefter of ESPN on Wednesday that McCaffrey has experienced "no pain" in either of his Achilles, so the team likely is just easing the running back in this week. Ultimately, Friday's practice report will unveil whether McCaffrey is cleared ahead of the weekend or 90 minutes before Sunday's 1:00 p.m. ET kickoff, assuming he's able to make his season debut.
NOVEMBER 7 • ROTOWIRE
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Charvarius Ward - No timeline to return Coach Kyle Shanahan said Thursday that a return date for Ward (personal) has not been discussed, Eric Branch of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.
Impact Ward has been away from the team since its game versus the Cowboys in Week 8 due to a serious personal matter, and the 49ers are showing him grace as he takes time to work through it. He'll decide for himself if and when to return to football activities this season.
NOVEMBER 7 • ROTOWIRE
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Dee Winters - Full participant in practice Winters (concussion) was a full participant in San Francisco's practice Wednesday, Nick Wagoner of ESPN reports.
Impact Winters suffered a concussion during the team's Week 8 win over the Cowboys but has now cleared the league's concussion protocol. The 24-year-old should be good to go for Sunday's matchup versus the Buccaneers where he can contribute on both defense and special teams.
NOVEMBER 7 • ROTOWIRE
Renardo Green - Past ankle issue Green (ankle) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice.
Impact Green sprained his ankle during the 49ers' Week 8 win over the Cowboys. The rookie second-round pick was able to enjoy additional rest thanks to the Week 9 bye, and barring any setbacks, he should be good to go against Tampa Bay on Sunday. Green has logged 15 tackles (eight solo), two pass breakups, one interception and one forced fumble across eight regular-season games.
NOVEMBER 7 • ROTOWIRE
Nick Bosa - Working through hip injury Bosa (hip) was listed as a limited practice participant on Wednesday's injury report.
Impact Bosa was playing through an elbow injury prior to the 49ers' Week 9 bye, but it appears he is now dealing with a hip issue that limited his participation in Wednesday's practice. He'll have two more chances to increase his practice participation ahead of Sunday's game against the Buccaneers. Bosa has logged 28 tackles (19 solo), including 4.5 sacks, one interception, one forced fumble and one fumble recovery across eight regular-season games.
NOVEMBER 7 • ROTOWIRE
Jordan Mason - Full practice Wednesday Mason (shoulder) practiced in full Wednesday.
Impact Mason initially strained his left shoulder Week 6 at Seattle, but he paced the backfield Week 7 against the Chiefs before aggravating the issue Week 8 versus the Cowboys. With a bye week to heal up, he's back to full health, but he's also going to be welcoming Christian McCaffrey (IR, Achilles) to the backfield, perhaps as soon as Sunday's game in Tampa Bay. If that comes to pass, Mason will take a back seat to McCaffrey at running back for the 49ers.
NOVEMBER 7 • ROTOWIRE
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