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Kyle Juszczyk Benefits From Niners Injuries
San Francisco 49ers running back Kyle Juszczyk netted six of seven targets for 75 yards in Week 5 against the Arizona Cardinals, adding one rush for 12 yards. With Matt Breida (ankle) injured and the Niners trailing, Juszczyk was quarterback C.J. Beathard’s security blanket, finishing third in targets. He now has 14 catches on the... Read More
Alfred Morris Returns To Fantasy Relevance
San Francisco 49ers running back Alfred Morris mustered 61 yards on 18 carries, adding three grabs for 30 yards in Week 5 against the Arizona Cardinals. Morris took over as the Niners primary back after Matt Breida (ankle) exited in the first half, but averaged just a mediocre 3.4 yards per carry. He was also... Read More
George Kittle Paces Niners Receivers Again
San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle pulled in five of seven targets for 83 yards in Week 5 against the Arizona Cardinals. Kittle once again paced the Niners in yardage, highlighted by a 45-yard catch-and-run. Kittle was third in targets on the day but continued to separate himself as the Niners most consistent and... Read More
Pierre Garcon Ineffective Despite 12 Targets
San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Pierre Garcon gained 47 yards on five catches in Week 5’s loss to the Arizona Cardinals. Garcon led all Niners with 12 targets on Sunday but quarterback C.J. Beathard struggled with accuracy in the contest. Garcon now has 188 yards on the season without a touchdown and hasn’t surpassed 60... Read More
Trent Taylor Grabs First Touchdown Of Season
San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Trent Taylor nabbed seven of eight targets for 61 yards and a touchdown in Week 5 against the Arizona Cardinals. In a game where quarterback C.J. Beathard tossed the rock 54 times, the second-year slot man capitalized on a one-yard catch in the fourth quarter for his first score of... Read More
C.J. Beathard Commits Four Turnovers In Loss
San Francisco 49ers quarterback C.J. Beathard completed 34 of 54 passes for 349 yards, two touchdowns and two interceptions in Week 5’s loss to the Arizona Cardinals. Beathard added two rushes for seven yards and another score. Beathard’s stats will satisfy any fantasy owners that were bold enough to start him this week but he... Read More
Matt Breida Exits With Leg Injury
San Francisco 49ers running back Matt Breida left Week 5’s game with a leg injury. He’s officially questionable to return. Breida possibly aggravated a lingering knee injury that’s cost him practice time over the past couple weeks and was assisted off the field. He had compiled 61 yards and a touchdown on nine touches prior... Read More
Marquise Goodwin Ruled Out For Week 5
San Francisco 49ers wide receiver (hamstring, quadriceps) will not play in Week 5 against the Arizona Cardinals. Goodwin will miss his second game of the season as he deals with multiple leg injuries. The Niners will roll with receivers Pierre Garcon, Kendrick Bourne and Trent Taylor as their primary wideouts. Garcon should see the biggest... Read More
Matt Breida Emerging As Lead Back
After a three-week timeshare with fellow San Francisco 49ers running back Alfred Morris, Matt Breida (shoulder) was the choice back in Week 4, out-touching Morris 12 to four. Breida is third in rushing yards (313) but only 28th in carries (41). He leads the NFL with 7.6 yards per carry and six rushes of 20-plus... Read More
Kendrick Bourne's Role Could Increase
With San Francisco 49ers wide receivers Dante Pettis (knee) out and Marquise Goodwin (hamstring) questionable, Kendrick Bourne may see an uptick in snaps and opportunities in Week 5 against the Arizona Cardinals. With receiver Trent Taylor operating primarily from the slot, Bourne could be the Niners weapon on the outside if Goodwin is out or... Read More
Pierre Garcon Seeking First Touchdown As 49er
Despite leading all San Francisco 49ers receivers in snaps, Pierre Garcon has been unable to capitalize. The veteran pass catcher enters Week 5 with zero touchdowns and just 141 receiving yards on 11 catches. The 49ers receiving unit is currently decimated by injuries, with Dante Pettis (knee) ruled out and Marquise Goodwin (hamstring) limited but... Read More
Jimmy Garoppolo Undergoes Knee Surgery
San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (knee) underwent surgery Wednesday to repair his torn left ACL. Garoppolo suffered the season-ending injury in Week 3 but couldn’t go under the knife until swelling subsided. The estimated timetable for his return is nine to 10 months, which puts him on track to be ready during training camp.... Read More
C.J. Beathard Only A Risky QB2 Option
San Francisco 49ers quarterback C.J. Beathard faces a formidable challenge in Week 5 against the Arizona Cardinals 10th best pass defense (250.3 yards per game). Beathard showed no timidity in Week 4, slinging the rock 37 times for 298 yards and two touchdowns. However, he also threw two critical picks and failed to complete any... Read More
George Kittle Emerging As Matchup-Proof
After racking up 125 yards and a score from San Francisco 49ers quarterback C.J. Beathard in Week 4, tight end George Kittle is making the case for being both matchup and quarterback-proof. Seemingly the apple of Beathard’s eye, Kittle enters Week 5 against the Arizona Cardinals third amongst tight ends with 316 receiving yards on... Read More
Alfred Morris Avoidable In Week 5
The outlook for San Francisco 49ers running back Alfred Morris is dimming as the team enters Week 5 against the Arizona Cardinals. Morris logged a season-low 14 snaps in Week 4 and registered only 18 total yards on four touches. Averaging 13 carries through the first three weeks, this was a major setback. The Niners... Read More
49ers Defense Facing Rookie-Led Cardinals
The San Francisco 49ers defense enters Week 5 sixth-worst in points allowed (29.5 per game) and tied for second-to-last in turnovers (three). The squad draws rookie quarterback Josh Rosen and the Arizona Cardinals, the league’s worst offense by a wide margin. Rosen has instilled some life into the Cardinals and through one-plus games, thrown a... Read More
Dante Pettis Ruled Out For Week 5
San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Dante Pettis (knee) has been ruled out for Week 5 against the Arizona Cardinals. Pettis avoided a serious injury after being carted off in Sunday’s game but he’s considered week-to-week. Pettis generated some buzz early in the year but hasn’t recorded a stat from scrimmage in two weeks. With wide... Read More
Joey Lucchesi Caps Off Impressive Rookie Year
San Diego Padres starter Joey Lucchesi finished his rookie campaign with six innings of two-run ball against the Arizona Diamondbacks. He allowed four hits, no walks and fanned eight, ending the year with a 4.08 ERA, 1.29 WHIP and 10.0 K/9 over 26 starts (130 innings pitched). While Lucchesi struggled in the homestretch, he was... Read More
Kendrick Bourne Scores In Week 4
San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Kendrick Bourne caught 3-of-4 targets for 34 yards and a touchdown in Week 4’s loss to the Los Angeles Chargers. Bourne scored on a two-yard pass from quarterback C.J. Beathard in the first quarter and got in extended run with receivers Marquise Goodwin (hamstring) and Dante Pettis (knee) hampered by... Read More
49ers Optimistic On Joe Staley's Knee Injury
The San Francisco 49ers believe tackle Joe Staley (knee) avoided a serious injury in Week 4 against the Los Angeles Chargers. Staley went down in the first half and did not return. He was seen limping with a brace on his right knee after the game but the Niners are optimistic there isn’t significant damage... Read More
C.J. Beathard Fearless In 2018 Debut
San Francisco 49ers quarterback C.J. Beathard completed 23-of-37 passes for 298 yards, two touchdowns and two interceptions in Sunday’s loss to the Los Angeles Chargers. He also added 19 yards on seven rushes. Beathard’s big play was an 82-yard touchdown strike to tight end George Kittle as the Niners nearly upset the heavily-favored Bolts. Encouragingly,... Read More
Marquise Goodwin Banged Up In Loss
San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Marquise Goodwin (hamstring) grabbed 2-of-4 targets for just 24 yards in Week 4’s loss to the Los Angeles Chargers. He also gained four yards on his lone carry. Goodwin suffered a hamstring injury in the first half but reportedly returned to action. Goodwin’s myriad injuries was likely a factor in... Read More
Pierre Garcon Remains Fantasy-Irrelevant
San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Pierre Garcon nabbed 4-of-7 targets for 52 yards in Week 4’s loss to the Los Angeles Chargers. Garcon was second on the team in targets but quarterback C.J. Beathard opted to spread the wealth to eight different receivers on the afternoon. Garcon now has just 141 yards with zero touchdowns... Read More
Matt Breida Quiet With 12 Touches
San Francisco 49ers running back Matt Breida (shoulder, knee) ran nine times for 39 yards and snagged all three of his targets for 32 yards. Breida was effective when he touched the ball but the running game took a backseat to quarterback C.J. Beathard’s air attack. Breida suffered an apparent shoulder injury during the game... Read More
Alfred Morris A Nonfactor In Week 4
San Francisco 49ers running back Alfred Morris gained 14 yards on four carries while securing 1-of-3 targets for four yards in Week 4’s loss to the Los Angeles Chargers. The Niners gained only 76 yards on the ground so there wasn’t much opportunity for Morris as quarterback C.J. Beathard aired it out most of the... Read More
George Kittle Makes Long House Call
San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle grabbed 6-of-8 targets for 125 yards and a score in Sunday’s loss to the Los Angeles Chargers. Kittle’s touchdown came on an 82-yard catch-and-run in the third quarter to spark the Niners’ comeback attempt. Kittle is now up to 316 receiving yards on 18 catches and appears to... Read More
Manuel Margot Plays Hero In Season Finale
San Diego Padres outfielder Manuel Margot went 3-for-5 with a homer and triple while scoring the game-winning run Sunday against the Arizona Diamondbacks. He also swiped his 11th base of the year. The strong showing caps a broadly disappointing season for the 24-year-old, who finishes with a .245/.292/.384 slash, just eight homers and 101 R+RBI.... Read More
Dante Pettis Suffers Knee Injury
San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Dante Pettis was carted off the field with a knee injury during the first quarter against the Los Angeles Chargers. It looks like Pettis’ day is done and another potential long-term knee injury for the Niners. Pettis did not register a target before exiting. Marquise Goodwin and Pierre Garcon will... Read More
Ryan Fitzpatrick Pulled In Blowout
Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick was yanked in Week 4 against the Chicago Bears. The Bucs were getting blown out 38-3 by halftime and quarterback Jameis Winston will be under center for the remainder of the game. Fitzpatrick was 9-for-18 for 126 yards and an interception prior to exiting. It’s possible the Buccaneers just... Read More
Tyler Eifert Carted Off Field
Cincinnati Bengals tight end Tyler Eifert (leg) was carted off the field in Week 4 against the Atlanta Falcons. Eifert suffered a gruesome injury when his ankle was rolled up on and he was immediately placed in an air cast. This looks like a long-term injury for Eifert who has struggled to stay healthy throughout... Read More
