The 49ers’ final injury report just dropped for Week 5, and man, does it have some huge news for our Seahawks as we gear up for a divisional showdown. The biggest name on the list of guys who definitely won’t be playing against us? None other than defensive lineman Nick Bosa.
Bosa and Key Defenders Are Down!
Yeah, you read that right. Nick Bosa, a guy who can absolutely wreck a game plan, is out this week. That’s a massive break for Sam Darnold and our offense heading into this crucial matchup. It’s not just Bosa either. The Niners are also without fullback Kyle Juszczyk (knee), safety Marques Sigle (ankle), and fellow defensive lineman James Thompson (ankle). Losing Sigle and Thompson means their secondary and defensive line are taking some hits, which could open up some real opportunities for Jaxon Smith-Njigba and Rashid Shaheed to make plays. Coach Mike Macdonald and Brian Fleury must be looking at this report and seeing some potential advantages for our guys.
Evans Is Back, Williams Is Leaner
While Bosa’s absence is big, the 49ers do get a boost on offense. Wide receiver Mike Evans (ribs) isn’t on the injury report after missing Thursday’s practice. It looks like they just gave him a day off to manage that injury, so he’s good to go. That’s a threat our secondary will need to manage.
On the defensive side, cornerback Upton Stout (shoulder) is listed as questionable and didn’t practice on Friday. Coach Kyle Shanahan shot down talk of a setback, but his availability is definitely in question. Keep an eye on that. Even more interesting, defensive end Mykel Williams (knee) is also questionable, but Shanahan said the plan is to activate him from the PUP list on Saturday. Shanahan had some good things to say about Williams too: “He’s lost weight in a good way. I don’t know if he’s lost weight, but he’s leaner. He’s had a good two weeks. He was good last week, and this week’s been even better. Ready to get back out there on the field.” Shanahan played it coy about how much Williams would actually play, saying, “When he’s out there, he’ll be a full-go. We rotate our guys. Understand it’s his first game. We gotta see how it goes.” So, Williams might see some snaps, but it’s clear he’ll be on a rotation, and it’s his first game back.
This Week 5 clash against the 49ers is always a battle, and with some of their key players on the sidelines, it feels like our Hawks have an even better shot at making a statement. We need to capitalize on these absences, protect Darnold, and let our playmakers shine. Get ready, 12s, it’s going to be a wild one!
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Originally reported by Niners Nation.
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