49ers overreactions: Is D-line overrated this season? originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area
This might be the most difficult week of the season for 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan and his coaching staff. And general manager John Lynch will be involved in the decision-making, too.
Sure, there are a lot of players the 49ers would like to rest in Week 18. But it’s a balancing act.
Shanahan said on Monday there are five players who are not likely to be in uniform due to injuries: Running back Christian McCaffrey, tight end Ross Dwelley, defensive tackle Arik Armstead, cornerback Ambry Thomas and safety Ji’Ayir Brown.
Also, receiver Jauan Jennings and tackle Jaylon Moore remain in the NFL’s concussion protocol.
The 49ers can elevate two players from the practice squad and have a total of seven players inactive for Sunday’s game against the Los Angeles Rams.
Brock Purdy, Trent Williams, George Kittle, Deebo Samuel, Javon Hargrave, Nick Bosa and Fred Warner should be in uniform, but the backups likely will take most of the playing time.
The 49ers need to do as much as possible to reduce the risk of injury to their key players with their first playoff game set for Jan. 20 or 21.
San Francisco wrapped up the No. 1 seed in the NFC with a 12-4 record. Now, the trick for the 49ers is remaining sharp for the postseason.
Thankfully, our followers on Facebook are in playoff form with this edition of 49ers overreactions:
This first round bye and three weeks to rest key players is essential for a Super Bowl run! They look tired! (Brian A.)
Overreaction? No.
As important as it was for the 49ers to secure home-field advantage in the playoffs, the bigger perk for being the No. 1 seed is the bye week.
The past two weeks, the 49ers looked as if they needed to refresh before opening the playoffs.
The five turnovers aside, the 49ers did not look all that great on Christmas night against the Ravens.
The Ravens looked faster, more physical and more aggressive against the 49ers. Right now, the…
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Publish date : 2024-01-02 18:43:25
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