After a breakout performance in his first career start with the San Francisco 49ers, rookie running back Isaac Guerendo finished Sunday’s blowout win over the Chicago Bears on the sideline.
Guerendo exited the game with a foot injury. Guerendo went into the blue medical tent before heading back to the locker room at Levi’s Stadium. Guerendo was later listed as questionable to return with a foot injury.
On Monday, head coach Kyle Shanahan provided an update to the rookie’s injury on a conference call with members of the media. Shanahan told reporters that Guerendo suffered a foot sprain on Sunday against the Bears. Shanahan did not provide a status update on his availability for Thursday night against the Los Angeles Rams. Shanahan said Guerendo will continue to be evaluated as the week goes on.
With both Christian McCaffrey and Jordan Mason on the injured reserve, Guerendo served as the starting rusher in the backfield alongside Brock Purdy on Sunday against the Bears.
Guerendo impressed, rushing for 78 yards on 15 carries. The former Louisville Cardinal grabbed a pair of catches for 50 yards, including an impressive 30-yard reception to set up a touchdown run. Guerendo added two touchdowns against the Bears.
The 49ers will now have a short week before welcoming the division rival Los Angeles Rams to the Bay Area on Thursday night in a key game for the NFC West playoff race.
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