6 players to watch on banged up 49ers offense vs. Cardinals

The 49ers offense needs a bounce-back game, but won’t have a couple key players.

WR Emmanuel Sanders

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Sanders’ rib injury makes him an intriguing player to keep on eye on Sunday. He’s going to try and play through a painful rib cartilage issue, which could wind up limiting his productivity. He’s shown he can be an impact piece to the offense, and his game against Arizona in Week 9 was a prime example. He posted seven receptions for 112 yards and a touchdown. If he can’t go at 100 percent, it’ll be something to watch to see if the offense can perform well without him.