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49ers 1st Week 12 practice report littered with injured stars

The 49ers practice report to open Week 12 is rough:

The San Francisco 49ers can’t seem to escape the injury bug in the 2024 season.

Their first practice participation report of Week 12 featured nine players either out or limited due to injury. Of those nine, five are starters who were either All-Pros or Pro Bowlers just last season.

Most teams by this point of the season have multiple players banged up and dealing with injuries, but for the 49ers it seems as though all of their most important players have dealt with injuries of varying degrees of severity at some point during the year.

With another huge game coming up and their playoff hopes potentially on the line, the 49ers need to hope their injury luck turns around quickly in the lead up to Sunday’s showdown with the Green Bay Packers.

Here’s Wednesday’s participation report:

Did not participate

LB Tatum Bethune (knee)
DE Nick Bosa (hip, oblique)
DT Kevin Givens (groin)
RB Christian McCaffrey (Achilles, rest)
LT Trent Williams (ankle)

Bethune sprained his MCL in Week 11 and figures to miss multiple weeks. Bosa played through his hip injury two weeks ago and now appears to have caused additional damage that puts his chances to play against the Packers in jeopardy. Givens was seen getting work in on a side field late last week, which gives some optimism of an eventual return. A non-participation for him isn’t a great sign for his chances to play this week. McCaffrey will likely be out or limited of every practice as part of the team’s management of his Achilles injury, while Williams is nursing an ankle issue he played through last week.

Limited participation

WR Jacob Cowing (concussion)
C Jon Feliciano (knee)
TE George Kittle (hamstring)
QB Brock Purdy (right shoulder)
CB Charvarius Ward (not injury related – personal matter)

Cowing sustained a concussion on a punt return last week. He’ll need to clear concussion protocol to suit up in Green Bay. Feliciano may be an answer for the 49ers on the offensive line, but he’s yet to be activated off IR. Kittle told reporters he’s confident he’ll play in Week 12, but they may still limit him during the week as a precaution. Purdy sustained a shoulder injury in Week 11 that will require some management during the week by San Francisco. That he was limited is a good sign. Ward was also back on the practice field after time away from the team to work through a personal tragedy.

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Packers must guard against Brock Purdy’s scrambling ability

The Packers struggled to contain Caleb Williams last week, and 49ers QB Brock Purdy has become a legit scrambling threat.

The Green Bay Packers were caught off guard against the movement ability of Chicago Bears rookie quarterback Caleb Williams, but guarding against the scrambling potential of San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy must be a top priority for Sunday’s showdown at Lambeau Field.

Williams rushed nine times for 70 yards against the Packers last week, including scrambles of 16 yards and 13 yards to convert third downs and an option keeper to convert a fourth down.

The Packers must be better defending against quarterback runs this week.

Incredibly, Purdy ranks second among all quarterbacks in scramble attempts this season. His 37 scrambles trail only the 46 attempted by rookie Jayden Daniels through 11 weeks.

Purdy has rushed for 267 yards, four touchdowns and 26 first downs or touchdowns this season, all career highs. His 26 first downs or touchdowns ranks sixth among quarterbacks, and his rushing success rate of 66.7 ranks first at the position.

Purdy isn’t the biggest or fastest quarterback in the game, but he’s quick and creative as a runner, and it’s clear his sense for feeling rush lanes and escaping the pocket is improved in 2024. He’s also more willing to run, although it’s possible he’s turning down completions elsewhere to improvise with his legs.

Last week, Purdy broke contain of the pocket to his right and scored a 10-yard rushing touchdown against the Seattle Seahawks.

Purdy was responsible for two of the three 49ers run gaining 10 or more yards against the Seahawks.

The Packers will need to have disciplined rush lanes and have awareness on the second level when Purdy is about to tuck the ball and run. Against the Bears, rookie linebacker Edgerrin Cooper was just a little late on both third-down scrambles and allowed Williams to get to the edge and convert. Purdy and Williams are probably comparable in terms of quickness and speed as scramblers, so Cooper and the other Packers linebackers won’t have time to hesitate on extended plays.

You can bet the Packers will spend extra time reviewing the mistakes made against Williams and attempt to correct this week. Can the Packers keep Purdy in the pocket and contain his scrambling ability on Sunday at Lambeau Field?

49ers injury updates aren’t great news for QB and ailing superstar DE

The San Francisco 49ers have injury issues at two of the most important positions on their roster entering Week 12.

The San Francisco 49ers are dealing with a handful of injuries following a disastrous Week 11 loss to the Seattle Seahawks.

A pair of those injuries are to key starters for the 49ers as their margin for error in the race for the postseason shrank to almost nothing.

Head coach Kyle Shanahan on Monday told reporters in a conference call that defensive end Nick Bosa is dealing with hip and oblique injuries. The team will evaluate Bosa throughout the week, and Shanahan said it’s possible Bosa could suit up for Sunday’s game against the Packers in Green Bay.

Quarterback Brock Purdy also showed up in Shanahan’s Monday update after not being there immediately after Sunday’s game. Shanahan said Purdy is day-to-day with right shoulder soreness. This is the second time Purdy has been banged up during a game this season and was considered day-to-day during the week. He also hurt his back against the Los Angeles Rams in Week 3, but was a full participant in practice for all of Week 4.

Both Purdy and Bosa’s statuses on the practice reports starting Wednesday will be worth monitoring closely.

Shanahan also said rookie wide receiver and punt returner Jacob Cowing is in the concussion protocol after taking a hit to the head on a punt return. If he can’t clear the protocol, the team may turn to second-year WR Ronnie Bell or rookie WR Ricky Pearsall to take those punt return snaps.

Rookie linebacker Tatum Bethune was also hurt early in the game on kick coverage. He’s working through a sprained MCL that will keep him out awhile per Shanahan.

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Brock Purdy shows off speed on way to TD run vs. Seahawks

To get the 49ers on the board against the Seahawks, Brock Purdy showed off his speed on the way to a 10-yard touchdown run.

After posting a three-and-out to start the game, the San Francisco 49ers offense came to life on their second possession of the game. With the Seattle Seahawks leading to start the game 3-0, Kyle Shanahan and Brock Purdy led the 49ers down the field on a 12-play scoring drive.

Following a sack that resulted in a five-yard loss, Purdy used his legs to get the 49ers on the board with a rushing touchdown on the very next play. After scrambling, Purdy broke away with the ball down the sideline for a 10-yard rushing score to give the 49ers the lead 7-3.

Purdy’s touchdown against the Seahawks was his fourth rushing score of the 2024 campaign.

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First half recap: 49ers lead the Seahawks 7-6

First half recap: 49ers lead the Seahawks 7-6

The Seattle Seahawks are in a crucial Week 11 rematch against the San Francisco 49ers, and so far, the Niners have a clear edge. In a rapid first half, San Francisco leads Seattle by a score of 7-6.

The Seahawks forced the Niners on a three-and-out to start the game, and eventually took an early lead on their opening drive.

While it did end with a sack on third down, as Nick Bosa beat Abe Lucas in his season debut, Jason Myers did nail a 52-yard attempt to give Seattle a 3-0 lead.

San Francisco responded immediately, as the Niners engineered a 12-play, 71-yard drive which ended with Brock Purdy scrambling ten yards into the end zone. Purdy has been sacked twice today, but remains frustratingly elusive. Still, two more sacks then the Seahawks were able to secure against him in their Week 6 loss.

Seattle had to punt on their next possession, but quickly got the ball back thanks to cornerback Devon Witherspoon and defensive lineman Johnathan Hankins – the first interception of the big man’s career.

Regrettably, the Seahawks were not able to take full advantage of the interception, as they were held to another field goal. But they did get points out of it, as Jason Myers connected from 57-yards out. Myers now has 22 successful field goals from 50+ yards as a Seahawk, which is the most in franchise history.

Following a sack of Purdy to knock the Niners out of field goal range, Seattle did get the ball back.

Once again, the Seahawks couldn’t take advantage of what their defense gave them, and they had to punt the ball away.

First half stats:

  • Total Yards: 49ers – 152, Seahawks – 104
    • Rushing: 49ers – 82, Seahawks – 29
    • Passing: Seahawks – 75, 49ers – 70
  • Total plays: 49ers 31 to Seahawks’ 24
  • First downs: 49ers 12 to Seahawks’ 7
  • Time of Possession – 49ers lead 18:32 to Seattle’s 11:28

Geno Smith has completed 11-of-14 passes for 91 yards, no touchdowns, no interceptions, and has been sacked twice. Purdy has completed 11-of-15 for 83, no touchdowns, one interception, and has taken two sacks as well.

Seattle will get the ball to start the second half.

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Seahawks pass rush will need to find a way to bring Brock Purdy down

Seahawks pass rush will need to find a way to bring Brock Purdy down

The Seattle Seahawks defense is, once again, struggling. There have been times this year where the unit has looked suffocating, especially with their pass rush. Unfortunately, there are other times where they are simply non-existent… especially the pass rush.

One of those times was Seattle’s Week 6 game against the San Francisco 49ers. Once again, the 49ers had little trouble dispatching the Seahawks in yet another double-digit victory. Part of Seattle’s struggles was the fact they could not bring down quarterback Brock Purdy, although not for lack of trying. Purdy proved to be shockingly elusive in the Thursday Night Football showdown.

In his career, Purdy is a perfect 4-0 vs the Seahawks. He has thrown for 1,049 yards and eight touchdowns against only two interceptions. In the aforementioned Week 6 game, Purdy threw three touchdown passes. Last week, Purdy torched the Buccaneers’ secondary with 353 yards.

As much as many Seahawks fans don’t want to admit it, Purdy can be a strong quarterback at times, especially in this rivalry. If Seattle wants any shot at pulling off one of the bigger upsets of Week 11 – as the Hawks are underdogs by nearly a touchdown – they will need to find a way to actually bring the pressure home to Purdy and get him on the ground.

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Chiefs Justin Reid praises rookie defensive backs’ performances: ‘Two big-time plays’

Kansas City #Chiefs safety Justin Reid praises rookie defensive backs’ performances: ‘Two big-time plays’ | @EdEastonJr

Kansas City Chiefs safety Justin Reid led the team in tackles and secured an interception in Sunday’s victory over the San Francisco 49ers.  He praised his rookie teammates in the secondary during his postgame press conference.

“They never know when the number is going to be called, but they’re always ready to go, and they got to make two big-time plays, and we need them to,” said Reid. “We’re going to need them down the stretch even more, and they’re going to show up more for us (and we’re) more confident in that. CRW (Christian Roland-Wallace) getting that, you know, the toe trap swag on the sideline and then Jaden Hicks, a pick in the end zone, two big-time plays.”

Rookies Christian Roland-Wallace and Jaden Hicks also walked away with crucial interceptions off 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy. Reid revealed the close nature of the secondary and that he’s not surprised by their breakout performances.

“It’s a unity that we have, not just in our room, but across the whole defense, like we have a team that truly prepares the next man, we’re all in. We communicate daily. We talk about, what if this happens, what if that happens? The next man up — we take time after practice and meet up on our own time.” Reid said. “We still talk coverage, and it works. The guys are confident out there, and we pride ourselves on our physicality. You know, across the board, DBs, we tackle, we’re physical, and we’re going to play press coverage, and we’re going to make it tough on you. You’ve got to find ways to beat us.”

The three interceptions from the secondary and pressure from the defensive line have helped keep the Chiefs undefeated through six games this season.

Chiefs vs. 49ers: Rookie DB Jaden Hicks intercepts Brock Purdy

Check out this video of #Chiefs rookie DB Jaden Hicks intercepting #49ers QB Brock Purdy at Levi’s Stadium in Week 7.

The Kansas City Chiefs look like they will defeat the San Francisco 49ers in their Super Bowl LVIII rematch in Week 7.

Both offenses struggled for the first three quarters of Sunday’s game, and the Chiefs’ defense had to step up in a major way to keep Kansas City’s undefeated record intact.

After a gusty touchdown run by quarterback Patrick Mahomes that gave the Chiefs a two-score lead, the 49ers seemed to be well on their way to a comeback before rookie defensive back Jaden Hicks intercepted Brock Purdy in the end zone.

Take a look at this video of Hicks’ impressive pick, which was posted to Twitter by the Chiefs’ official account:

Hicks has been an outstanding addition to Kansas City’s defense and seems poised to take on a bigger role for the team after this excellent play against San Francisco.

Stay tuned to see if the Chiefs can close out a win in the fourth quarter.

Chiefs vs. 49ers: Rookie DB Chris Roland-Wallace intercepts Brock Purdy

Check out this video of #Chiefs rookie DB Chris Roland-Wallace intercepting #49ers QB Brock Purdy in Week 7.

The Kansas City Chiefs have a two-point advantage in their Super Bowl LVIII rematch against the San Francisco 49ers in Week 7.

After a hot start for both teams’ defenses Kansas City needed a game-changing play to keep San Francisco from taking a lead in the second half.

When quarterback Patrick Mahomes threw his second interception of the game in the third quarter, rookie defensive back Chris Roland-Wallace was ready to answer the call to keep Kansas City ahead.

49ers quarterback Brock Purdy drove San Francisco downfield after the Chiefs’ turnover, but threw an interception to Roland-Wallace that gave Kansas City’s offense to extend its lead.

Take a look at this video of Roland-Wallace’s game-altering interception, which was posted to Twitter by the Chiefs’ official account:

If Kansas City’s defense can continue to pressure Purdy and force bad passes, the Chiefs may be able to escape Levi’s Stadium with its undefeated record intact heading into Week 8.

Rookie Ricky Pearsall records first NFL catch vs. Chiefs

In his highly-anticipated NFL debut, rookie Ricky Pearsall recorded his first career catch against the Chiefs.

In Week 7 of the 2024 NFL campaign, the San Francisco 49ers hosted the Kansas City Chiefs in a highly-anticipated rematch of last season’s Super Bowl. Along with the Super Bowl rematch, Sunday also marked the NFL debut of 49ers first-round pick Ricky Pearsall.

Prior to the start of the season, Pearsall suffered a gunshot wound to the chest in an attempted robbery. After missing the first six weeks of his rookie year, Pearsall suited for the first time as a member of the 49ers.

In the second quarter against the defending champions, Pearsall secured his first career NFL catch. Brock Purdy tossed Pearsall a pass for six yards in the second quarter against the Chiefs.

Via @49ers on Twitter:

With Jauan Jennings ruled out and Deebo Samuel dealing with an illness, the 49ers will need to continue to lean on their rookie receiver against the Chiefs on Sunday.

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