Brian Robinson Jr. No More Than A Handcuff

San Francisco 49ers running back Brian Robinson Jr. has been unable to produce much of anything in the team's Christian McCaffrey-powered offense. Injuries to starters Brock Purdy (toe), Ricky Pearsall (knee), Jauan Jennings (ankle, ribs), and George Kittle (hamstring) have led to McCaffrey seeing snap shares north of 85% in each of the last three […]

Another Heavy Dose Of Christian McCaffrey On Tap For Week 6

San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey handled 22 carries and caught eight passes for 139 total scrimmage yards in the Niners' 26-23 win over the Rams in Week 5. He is up to five consecutive top-12 finishes among running backs to start the season and leads the league with 130 touches. San Francisco's offense […]

Adrian Martinez Could Start If Mac Jones has a Setback

As the San Francisco 49ers' only healthy quarterback, Adrian Martinez could see his first regular season snaps in the NFL on Sunday. Brock Purdy (toe) will be shelved for a fourth game thanks to his ongoing bout with turf toe, and backup Mac Jones (knee, oblique) is listed as questionable for Week 6 with injuries […]

Mac Jones In Line For Fourth Start

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Mac Jones (knee, oblique) is expected to draw his fourth start of the season with Brock Purdy (toe) declared out. Jones himself is tagged as questionable on the team's final injury report for Week 6, but the team feels "pretty good about where he's going to be at," according to general […]

Fantasy Football Warning Signals for Week 6? RJ Harvey, Jaylen Warren, Marvin Harrison Jr., more

Hello again, RotoBallers, and welcome back to the latest addition of my Warning Signals column. Ever the pessimist when it comes to fantasy football, I’m always on the lookout for the next players destined to betray my efforts to secure a win in the coming week. In Week 6, I’m betting against rebound games for […]

When Will George Kittle Return and Be Back? Fantasy Football Injury Update for Week 6 (2025)

After another productive season in San Francisco, George Kittle was one of the first tight ends off the board in fantasy football drafts in 2025. With the 49ers losing wide receiver Deebo Samuel Sr. (via trade to the Washington Commanders) and Brandon Aiyuk's (knee) return date uncertain, Kittle had a clear runway to take off […]

When Will Mike Evans Return and Be Back? Fantasy Football Injury Update for Week 6 (2025)

In 2024, Mike Evans logged his eleventh straight 1,000-yard season, going back to his rookie year in 2014. A model of consistency, Evans was a highly sought-after commodity in fantasy football drafts, pursued to an ADP of 34.9 with the expectation that another productive season was in store for the Buccaneers receiver. Unfortunately, those expectations […]

Time to Drop Chase Brown? Fantasy Football Week 6 Waiver Wire Outlook (2025)

Cincinnati Bengals running back Chase Brown has been a massive disappointment in fantasy football so far in 2025. His 2024 breakout, combined with his bellcow status, pushed him up draft boards to an ADP of 22.9 before the season began.  So far, fantasy football managers have not gotten their anticipated return on investment. Through five […]

Jordan Watkins On The Mend?

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Jordan Watkins (calf) was seen running on a side field at the team's first practice of the week on Monday. The rookie's NFL debut has been delayed, first by a preseason high ankle sprain and more recently by a calf injury. In Week 2, he was cleared to play but […]

Demarcus Robinson Fails To Produce Despite Strong Presence In Week 5

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Demarcus Robinson came out of last Thursday's 26-23 win over the Rams with just three receptions for 39 yards on seven targets. Despite the lackluster box score against his former team, Robinson led the team in routes run and air yards, and was second only to running back Christian McCaffrey […]

Could Jake Tonges Repeat In Week 6?

San Francisco 49ers tight end Jake Tonges came up big in Week 5, tying Kendrick Bourne for a team-high 11 targets and securing seven receptions for 41 yards and a touchdown. The score was his third trip to the end zone since taking over for George Kittle (hamstring) as the team's primary receiving tight end. […]

Another Big Game In Store For Kendrick Bourne?

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Kendrick Bourne saw his utilization surge in the absence of Ricky Pearsall (knee) and Jauan Jennings (ankle, ribs) during Week 5. Bourne was tied with tight end Jake Tonges for 11 targets and led the team with 10 receptions and 142 receiving yards. On Monday, Pearsall was not seen at […]

Fantasy Football Warning Signals for Week 5? Isiah Pacheco, Jacory Croskey-Merritt, Khalil Shakir, more

Another week of fantasy football is in the books, and the next one is getting underway, so it is time to assess options and get those lineups set for Week 5. Determining which of your players might be set up for a bust week is an important first step in deciding who will start in […]

Chris Rodriguez Jr., Isiah Pacheco, Bhayshul Tuten: Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em Picks for Fantasy Football Week 5

Week 5 is upon us, and with roughly one-fourth of the season in the books, we can make some more informed decisions on who belongs in our fantasy football lineups. This is the first week where bye weeks are a factor, reducing the field of available players. Even with a shallower pool to select from, […]

Eddy Pineiro A Dependable Floor Play In Week 5

San Francisco 49ers kicker Eddy Pineiro recovered well from his introduction to the team back in Week 2. In his first scoring opportunity after replacing the volatile Jake Moody, Pineiro hooked an extra point attempt. He has since made each of his subsequent tries - four extra points, and seven field goals, one of which […]

Jake Tonges A Low-End TE2 In Week 5

San Francisco 49ers tight end Jake Tonges has emerged as the team's preferred pass-catcher at the position in the absence of George Kittle (hamstring). Through four weeks, Tonges has the edge on Luke Farrell in targets (16 to six) and has run nearly twice as many routes (96 to 52). Quarterback Brock Purdy (toe), who […]

Jordan Watkins Ruled Out For Week 5

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Jordan Watkins (calf) has been ruled out for their Week 5 game against the Los Angeles Rams. Watkins, who suffered a high ankle sprain in the preseason, has yet to make his regular-season debut. Watkins had been cleared to play in Week 2, but was ultimately a healthy scratch from […]

Kendrick Bourne To Resume Starting Role In Week 5

In Week 5, San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Kendrick Bourne will once again ascend to the top of the depth chart thanks to injuries to both Ricky Pearsall (knee) and Jauan Jennings (ankle/ribs). Bourne started alongside Pearsall in Jennings' absence in Week 3, and came away with four catches and 38 yards on six targets. […]

Demarcus Robinson Expected To Move Into Starting Lineup

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Demarcus Robinson is expected to slide into a starting role with Ricky Pearsall (knee) and Jauan Jennings (ankle/ribs) out for Week 5. Robinson made his season debut in Week 4 after serving a three-game suspension for violating the league's substance abuse policy in the offseason. San Francisco eased Robinson into […]

Brian Robinson Jr. Unable To Shake Handcuff Status

San Francisco 49ers running back Brian Robinson Jr. still ranks second on the team's depth chart and is, in theory, their change-of-pace back to relieve Christian McCaffrey. The problem for Robinson is that the 49ers have shown little desire to get away from the superstar lately. In the first two weeks of 2025, Robinson got […]

Christian McCaffrey Set Up For Another Massive Workload

San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey will be relied on to carry the team's offense in Week 5. This is not unusual, but the load will be even heavier (metaphorically, but likely also literally) on Thursday, with wide receivers Ricky Pearsall (knee) and Jauan Jennings (ankle/ribs) declared out due to injuries. Quarterback Brock Purdy […]

Mac Jones To Start On Thursday Night

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Mac Jones will draw another start when the team kicks off Week 5 on Thursday against the Rams. Starter Brock Purdy is still dealing with soreness related to the turf toe that kept him out of Weeks 2 and 3. In those two games, Jones completed 66.3% of his passes for […]

Jake Tonges Catches Second Touchdown of the Season in Loss

San Francisco 49ers tight end Jake Tonges (shoulder) caught his second touchdown of the season in the team's 26-21 loss to the Jaguars on Sunday. Tonges left the game just six plays in due to a possible shoulder injury but returned near the end of the first quarter. He finished the game with three catches […]

Jauan Jennings' Week 5 Status Up in the Air

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Jauan Jennings (ribs, ankle, shoulder) sustained yet another injury in the team's 26-21 loss to the Jaguars on Sunday. Jennings was sandwiched between two defenders while making the catch on a successful two-point conversion in the third quarter. He held onto the ball but was writhing on the ground in […]

Brock Purdy's Toe Still Causing him Pain After Week 4 Loss

San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan said Monday morning that quarterback Brock Purdy (toe) is "complaining of some real soreness" in his toe, per Eric Branch of the San Francisco Chronicle. Purdy returned to action on Sunday after missing the previous two games with turf toe and went 22-for-38 for 309 yards with two […]

Ricky Pearsall has "Minor PCL" Injury, Week 5 Status Uncertain

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Ricky Pearsall (knee) may have a "minor PCL" injury, according to head coach Kyle Shanahan, casting doubt on his availability in Week 5, per Eric Branch of the San Francisco Chronicle. Pearsall went down hard on his knee trying to make a catch early in the third quarter on Sunday's […]

Injury-Plagued San Francisco D/ST A Tough Bet

The San Francisco 49ers' D/ST has been wracked with injuries this week, with seven players appearing on the team's injury report. Most notably, Nick Bosa (knee) will be out after tearing his ACL in last week's game against the Cardinals. As for the remaining defensive linemen, CJ West (thumb) has been ruled out, Mykel Williams' […]

Jake Tonges Not A Reliable Option For Week 4

San Francisco 49ers tight end Jake Tonges has emerged as the team's top receiving option at the position during George Kittle's (hamstring) absence. Even though Luke Farrell is listed at the top of the team's depth chart, Tonges has more targets (11, to Farrell's four) and is seeing considerably more time on the field. Still, […]

Jordan Watkins Ruled Out For Week 4

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Jordan Watkins (calf) has been ruled out for the team's Week 4 game against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Watkins is listed with a calf injury, a possible symptom of the high ankle sprain he suffered in the first week of preseason action. He was cleared to make his regular season debut […]

Could Kendrick Bourne Have Another Chance At Starting?

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Kendrick Bourne drew a start in Week 3, thanks to Jauan Jennings (ankle/shoulder) being scratched just hours before gametime. With Demarcus Robinson returning from suspension this week, the expectation was that Bourne would be crowded out of the wide receiver rotation. However, the door may be open for a second […]