Five-time Pro Bowl defensive end Nick Bosa just went down with a calf injury during practice this week, and ESPN’s lead league insider Adam Schefter is reporting he’s expected to miss a “few weeks.” This isn’t just a bump or bruise, folks, the 49ers are actually looking at whether or not to put their star pass rusher on injured reserve. That’s a huge blow to their roster, especially with a key matchup coming up.
The Niners Are Banged Up, And It’s Just Getting Worse
Look, the 49ers are already taking hits, and losing Bosa for “a few weeks” and definitely for Sunday’s game against the Cardinals is a brutal gut punch. Schefter’s tweet dropped the news that this calf pull happened during Thursday’s practice, and the team is really weighing that IR decision. You don’t put a guy on IR for a minor tweak. This is a big deal. For Kyle Shanahan’s squad, going to Santa Clara next week to face the Broncos without Bosa means their defense is going to look a whole lot different, and not in a good way. The source is clear: this team is “continuing to suffer injury blows throughout their roster.” Things can change fast in this league, but it sounds like Bosa is definitely out for a bit.
Broncos Catching All The Breaks, Ready to Feast?
Meanwhile, the Denver Broncos have been getting some sweet injury breaks lately, with Myles Garrett and Puka Nacua both unlikely to play on Sunday Night. Now, they’re looking at a potentially Bosa-less 49ers team next week, which is just another piece of good news for them. Denver’s offensive line is, believe it or not, considered one of the best in the NFL. They had a tough Week 1, sure, but they bounced back strong in Week 2. Before they even think about Santa Clara, they’ve got to deal with a tough Rams front seven on Sunday Night. But if they take care of business there, they could improve to 2-1 on the season with back-to-back impressive wins. That would set them up perfectly to try and get to 3-1, or at least back to .500 at 2-2, against a hobbled 49ers.
Since Sean Payton took over, the Broncos have been the least injured team in the NFL, and that’s a massive reason why they’re finding success. They absolutely have to keep that health streak going and keep capitalizing when other teams aren’t at full strength. Do that, and Denver is going to be right back in the mix as one of the best teams this season. For next week, it’s all about how they handle the Rams tonight, then it’s full steam ahead to face those Bosa-less Niners. What a wild start to the season for everyone!
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Originally reported by Mile High Report.
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