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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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49ers to add familiar face at DE to practice squad per NFL insider

The 49ers are unsurprisingly adding some internal depth at DE.

The San Francisco 49ers are making a move to improve their defensive end depth.

NFL Media’s Tom Pelissero on Wednesday reported Jonathan Garvin is returning to San Francisco’s practice squad for the third time this season. He was released on Sept. 11 and re-signed to the practice squad in early October. He was released again in late October.

Now he’ll return to the 49ers’ 16-man practice roster. That group is full for San Francisco so there will be a corresponding move, but it’s unclear which player the 49ers will let go to make room for Garvin.

Adding internal depth at DE makes sense given San Francisco’s issues rushing the passer and a recent hip/oblique injury to DE Nick Bosa. Without Bosa the 49ers have leaned on Leonard Floyd, Yetur Gross-Matos, Sam Okuayinonu and Robert Beal. That group struggled late in the 49ers’ Week 11 loss to the Seattle Seahawks so the team may just be looking to add another body who can be added to the rotation if Bosa winds up missing time.

There’s no guarantee Bosa will be out for Week 12. Head coach Kyle Shanahan on Monday said there’s a chance the one-time Defensive Player of the Year will be able to suit up. If he can’t go, we may see Garvin up with the active roster for the first time this season.

Garvin has played in 38 games with one start across three seasons as a pro. He has 32 tackles and 1.5 sacks in the regular season. He posted three pressures and one quarterback hit in three preseason games for San Francisco this season.

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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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Seahawks offense took off when 49ers DE Nick Bosa left the game

Seahawks offense took off when 49ers DE Nick Bosa left the game

There is not one single fan of the Seattle Seahawks who needs reminding of how dominant San Francisco 49ers defensive end Nick Bosa is. While Aaron Donald of the Rams is finally out of the league, Seattle still has to deal with Bosa, who is a Defensive Player of the Year award winner as well.

Bosa was QUESTIONABLE going into the Week 11 showdown with a hip injury. For the first two and a half quarters, he looked every bit the All-Pro we know and fear him to be. Bosa had racked up four tackles, as well as logging 1.5 sacks. But it was the second sack which cost him – and the Niners – dearly on Sunday.

Once Bosa exited the game, the Seahawks were able to finally score their first touchdown of the day. Up to that point, they had managed only six points off two field goals. Once Bosa was out of the game, the Seahawks managed to get two touchdown drives, including the game-winner thanks to Geno Smith’s scramble.

Without Bosa terrorizing Seattle’s offensive line, they were able to give Smith just enough protection for him to work his magic late. Unfortunately for Bosa and the Niners, it appears the injury causing him to leave the game early was a new one.

Bosa has hurt his other oblique, and it could hold him out of a game or two. Afterwards, Bosa described his new injury as “not great“  and explained he was likely overcompensating for his other injury.

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49ers injury news: Nick Bosa aggravates other oblique vs. Seahawks

The 49ers star edge rusher exited the game in the second half against the Seahawks.

Down the stretch against the Seattle Seahawks, San Francisco 49ers star pass rusher Nick Bosa was on the sideline. In the second half, Bosa exited the game with an apparent injury following his second sack of Seahawks passer Geno Smith.

Bosa was later listed as questionable to return for the remainder of the game with a hip injury. Following the game, Bosa revealed he suffered an oblique injury on the opposite side of his previously injured hip.

Bosa said after pushing through last week against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, he was overcompensating and the same injury occurred on his other oblique.

Via @Coach_Yac on Twitter:

Prior to his injury, Bosa recorded four tackles, 1.5 sacks and three tackles for loss against the Seahawks. With Bosa on the sideline, the Seahawks scored a game-winning touchdown.

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49ers injury news: Nick Bosa (hip) questionable to return vs. Seahawks

The start pass rusher exited the game in the third quarter with a hip injury.

After dealing with a hip injury all week and being listed as questionable for Sunday’s contest against the Seattle Seahawks, Nick Bosa was cleared to play on Sunday in Week 11. However, his injury appeared to linger.

Following his second sack of the day, Bosa left the game in apparent pain. After exiting the game to the sideline, the Pro Bowl edge rusher was listed as questionable to return to the game with a hip injury.

Bosa left the game with four tackles, 1.5 sacks and two tackles for loss against the Seahawks on Sunday.

Stay tuned to Niners Wire for more updates regarding Bosa’s status for the remainder of the game against the Seahawks.

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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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Nick Bosa secures early sack vs. Seahawks’ Geno Smith

The Pro Bowl edge rusher made an early impact against the Seahawks.

During their win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers last week, San Francisco 49ers star edge rusher Nick Bosa picked up a hip pointer injury. Heading into the 49ers’ Week 11 matchup against the Seattle Seahawks, Bosa was listed as questionable.

Despite the injury designation, the All-Pro pass rusher was ruled active for Sunday’s contest in Santa Clara against the Seahawks. After kickoff, Bosa wasted no time making an impact against the 49ers’ NFC West rivals.

With the Seahawks threatening, Bosa helped force a field goal attempt with a clutch sack on the first possession of the game. Bosa blew past offensive tackle Abraham Lucas and cut the corner to wrap up Geno Smith for an early sack.

In nine games, Bosa has recorded 5.5 sacks and eight tackles for loss for the 49ers.

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49ers injury update: George Kittle inactive vs. Seahawks

No George Kittle for the 49ers today.

The San Francisco 49ers have officially ruled out tight end George Kittle for Sunday’s game against the Seattle Seahawks.

Kittle suffered a hamstring injury in Week 10 that head coach Kyle Shanahan didn’t seem concerned about when he spoke with media Monday. Shanahan said Kittle would miss Wednesday’s practice as part of the management of that injury. Kittle returned to action Thursday and Friday, but isn’t able to play Sunday.

His absence will be welcome news for the Seahawks after he got them for a pair of touchdowns in the 49ers’ win over Seattle back in Week 6.

Here are the 49ers Week 11 inactives:

QB Josh Dobbs (QB3)
CB Charvarius Ward (Personal)
TE George Kittle (hamstring)
DL Kevin Givens (groin)
OL Ben Bartch
DL Khalil Davis
WR Ronnie Bell

Not among the inactives are defensive end Nick Bosa and left tackle Trent Williams. Bosa is working through a hip injury, while Williams missed the entire week of practice because of an ankle issue.

Bosa told reporters his hip injury bothered him a lot in the team’s Week 10 victory in Tampa Bay. He had a light week of practice that allowed him to be ready for Sunday. Don’t be surprised if he winds up on a shorter rotation than normal while he manages his injury.

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Is Abe Lucas playing today? Inactive updates for Seahawks vs 49ers

Is Abe Lucas playing today? Inactive updates for Seahawks vs 49ers

The Seattle Seahawks have announced their inactives list for the impending Week 11 showdown against the San Francisco 49ers. There is some truly good news for Seattle, regarding two of their best players!

Officially making his 2024 season debut will be right tackle Abe Lucas, who returned from practice off the PUP list this week. Lucas did not carry a gametime designation going into the weekend, and the final hurdle he had to clear was avoiding a last-second inactive ranking. Now, he is back! And it’s a good thing too, as star defensive end Nick Bosa is also officially active. Bosa was listed as QUESTIONABLE headed into the weekend.

Joining Lucas on the field will be wide receiver DK Metcalf, who missed the previous two games for Seattle due to a Grade 1 MCL sprain. Thankfully, he will be able to take the field in a crucial must-win game for the Seahawks.

On the other side, San Francisco tight end George Kittle will not be playing.

The full inactive list for both teams can be seen below.

Seahawks Inactives:

  • CB Nehemiah Pritchett
  • TE Brady Russell
  • LB Trevis Gipson
  • G Sataoa Laumea
  • WR Dareke Young
  • TE Noah Fant
  • DE Myles Adams

49ers Inactives:

  • QN Josh Dobbs
  • CB Charvarious Ward
  • TE George Kittle
  • DL Kevin Givens
  • OL Ben Bartch
  • DL Khalil Davis
  • WR Ronnie Bell

Be sure to follow @TheSeahawksWire and @KoleMusgrove23 on Twitter for more live updates, analysis and highlights during the day.