Alright, so the San Francisco 49ers are staring down Week 4, and let me tell you, their Wednesday practice report is a total head-scratcher. We’re talking a laundry list of DNPs, which is never what you want to see this early in the season.
The Niners’ Depth Test
Look, the buzz out there says that offensive tackle Trent Williams and wide receiver Mike Evans are “expected to be fine” for the game, which, PFFFT. Because guess what? Both those dudes were listed as Did Not Participate (DNP) on Wednesday. Evans with ribs, Williams with “NIR , Rest / Neck.” That’s not exactly “fine,” is it? But it doesn’t stop there. Edge rusher Nick Bosa was DNP with a knee/calf issue, and linebacker Dre Greenlaw was out with a quad. Even Christian McCaffrey got hit with a DNP, though it was “NIR , Rest.” You got defensive ends James Thompson (ankle) and Keion White (hamstring) also DNP. Add in wideout KhaDarel Hodge (knee) as DNP too. This ain’t just a couple bumps and bruises; this is a full-on injury plague. And it’s only Week 4! Romello Height (hand) and Mykel Williams (knee) were both Limited too, so it’s not like the “Limited” section is empty either. Seriously, how many guys can be out before it really starts to hurt?
Broncos Catch a Break
Now, flip that coin over to the Denver Broncos, and they’re looking a whole lot healthier, which has gotta make their fans breathe easier. Remember all those whispers about wide receiver Jaylen Waddle being in a boot after last week? Forget ’em! Waddle was a full participant on Wednesday, which is HUGE for their offense. Fellow wideout Marvin Mims Jr. also got in a full practice, bouncing back from a foot issue. Running back J.K. Dobbins was a full go with his hip, so that’s another key guy ready to roll. The only real cloud for Denver is edge rusher Dondrea Tillman, who was a DNP with a hamstring problem. Defensive lineman Zach Allen was “NIR , Rest” and limited, but that’s not exactly the same level of concern as the Niners’ situation, is it? It feels like the Broncos dodged a bullet, especially with those Waddle rumors.
So, here we are, Week 4, and the injury reports are starting to paint a real picture of who’s ready to battle. The 49ers are walking a tightrope with a bunch of key guys either DNP or Limited, while the Broncos seem to have cleared up some major questions, especially in their receiving game. You know this is gonna be a grind, and every player on that field is gonna matter. Let’s see how these squads roll out on Sunday!
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Originally reported by Mile High Report.
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