Okay, so get this: Mike Evans, that guy on the 49ers, was limited in practice on Wednesday because of a rib injury. And that’s just the tip of the iceberg for them. We’re talking about their squad looking seriously banged up right before they roll into Sunday to face *our* Seahawks. You gotta be paying attention to this one.
Evans’ Ribs Are a Problem, And That’s Not Good For Their Offense
Evans has actually been playing through these rib issues, which is tough, but dude caught five passes for 76 yards recently despite the pain. Last week, he didn’t even practice twice before finally getting in some limited work on Friday. Now, another limited session on Wednesday? That’s not a great sign for a wideout who needs to be 100% to run routes and catch balls. It tells you he’s still dealing with it, and that’s gotta make Kyle Shanahan nervous, especially with our defense coming to play on Sunday.
The Niners’ Depth Chart Is Looking Like a MASH Unit
And Evans ain’t alone on that 49ers injury report. Not even close. Their Wednesday practice looked like a MASH unit roll call, with a bunch of key guys who straight up *did not practice*. We’re talking defensive end Nick Bosa (knee/calf), linebacker Dre Greenlaw (rest), fullback Kyle Juszczyk (knee), running back Christian McCaffrey (rest), safety Marques Sigle (ankle), cornerback Upton Stout (shoulder), defensive tackle James Thompson (ankle), and offensive tackle Trent Williams (rest). That’s a lot of starters sitting out, even with some listed as “rest.” Plus, running back Kaelon Black (illness) and defensive end Mykel Williams (knee) were also limited, just like Evans. Oh, and about Mykel Williams: he’s still working his way back from an ACL injury, and they expect to activate him from the physically unable to perform list before Sunday’s game against the Seahawks. This is not exactly a picture of a team hitting their stride.
So, what does this all mean for Sunday? The 49ers are coming into Lumen Field with a whole lot of question marks on their roster, from a star receiver nursing ribs to key defensive players sitting out practice. Our Seahawks need to be ready to capitalize on every single one of these weaknesses. It’s Sunday, it’s the Niners, and we gotta hit them hard, especially when they’re limping in like this. Let’s get it done!
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Originally reported by Pro Football Talk.
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