The 49ers confirmed some absolutely massive news for our Sunday showdown: Nick Bosa and James Thompson Jr. are not expected to play against our Seahawks. That’s some seriously huge news for our boys heading into a tough matchup, and it definitely changes the vibe for Sunday. You gotta love seeing opportunities open up like this for our Hawks.
The Niners’ Defensive Woes Are Piling Up
Kyle Shanahan, the 49ers head coach, dropped a pretty extensive injury report on Monday afternoon. Their fullback, Kyle Juszczyk, has a hyperextended knee and is expected to miss 2-3 weeks. That’s a key piece of their offense gone for a bit.
On defense, safety Marques Sigle has the dreaded high ankle sprain. He’s expected to miss multiple weeks, and Malik Mustapha will be sliding into his role. Then there’s cornerback Upton Stout, who’s day-to-day with an AC issue in his shoulder. If he can’t go, Ephesians Prysock is a candidate to play. On Sunday, they had Deommodore Lenoir playing nickel with Jack Jones moving to the outside, so their secondary is already shuffling. Nate Hobbs, another corner, is “getting close” and could return to practice soon, depending on his rehab.
Plus, Mykel Williams is set to participate in team drills this week. The Niners are hoping to activate him Sunday against Seattle, but that’s still pending a good week of practice. So, while he *might* be back, it’s not a done deal and he likely won’t be 100%.
What This Means For Our Hawks This Weekend
Alright, so the biggest takeaway for us, hands down, is that Nick Bosa and James Thompson Jr. are not anticipated to play against the Seahawks this Sunday. Think about that for a second! Our guys, our offense, are potentially going up against a 49ers D-line missing two absolute game-wreckers. That’s a chance Sam Darnold and the rest of the crew, like Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Rashid Shaheed, and Cooper Kupp, need to seize.
On the offensive side for them, wide receiver Christian Kirk is still on track to return to practice in Week 6, so he’s definitely not an option this week either. He’s apparently going to be leaned on heavily in their passing game when he does get back, based on how their other wideouts, outside of Mike Evans, have performed. Good news for them is Evans himself had no setbacks after playing through a rib injury on Sunday.
Our Hawks are flying high after a solid 30-23 win against the Chargers, and now we’re heading into a crucial matchup against a division rival that’s definitely banged up. This Sunday’s game is going to be absolutely massive. Our guys need to take full advantage of these opportunities and keep that momentum rolling. Let’s get ready to make some noise, Seattle!
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Originally reported by Niners Nation.
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