Sunday will be the San Francisco 49ers’ third game in the last five weeks after earning the top seed in the NFC. The 49ers also had the benefit of having the top seed wrapped up after Week 17 and were able to rest players with injuries in the final week of the regular season.
NFL Offensive Player of the Year Christian McCaffrey injured his calf in Week 17 and benefited from resting in Week 18 and having a bye during the Wild Card Round. Who will be available against the Kansas City Chiefs in the biggest game of the year?
San Francisco 49ers Designated As Out
- QB Brandon Allen
- DE Alex Barrett
- WR Ronnie Bell
- LB Jalen Graham
- DT T.Y. McGill
- OT Matt Pryor
- CB Samuel Womack
Latest Injury Report News and Updates
The 49ers listed only six players on the injury report this week, while the Chiefs listed 10 and put one player on injured reserve. Most of the players that San Francisco listed are key players.
Defensive tackle Kalia Davis, who has missed the last five games, will be out with an ankle injury. He is the only player the 49ers gave a designation to on the injury report.
Tight end George Kittle missed all three practices last week and has been a limited participant this week with a toe injury suffered in the NFC Championship Game.
Starting linebacker Oren Burks is dealing with a shoulder injury and had limited practice participation this week. He was hurt in practice leading up to the NFC Championship Game.
Starting defensive end Arik Armstead has been out since Week 13 with knee and foot injuries. He practiced one time last week and was limited this week.
Starting cornerback Ambry Thomas, who had surgery last month to repair a broken hand, has played in both postseason games but is now dealing with an ankle injury.
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First-team All-Pro Trent Williams did not practice this week, and the team cited the reason as a “resting player.” He will play on Sunday.
Every other 49ers player listed on the injury report this week was a full participant in Friday’s practice.
What Is the 49ers Projected Starting Lineup?
The projected starting lineup is based on the current 49ers depth chart.
- Quarterback: Brock Purdy
- Running Back: Christian McCaffrey
- Fullback: Kyle Juszczyk
- Wide Receiver: Deebo Samuel, Brandon Aiyuk
- Tight End: George Kittle
- Left Offensive Tackle: Trent Williams
- Left Offensive Guard: Aaron Banks
- Center: Jake Brendel
- Right Offensive Guard: Spencer Burford
- Right Offensive Tackle: Colton McKivitz
- Left Defensive End: Nick Bosa
- Left Defensive Tackle: Arik Armstead
- Right Defensive End: Chase Young
- Right Defensive Tackle: Javon Hargrave
- Strongside Linebacker: Oren Burks
- Middle Linebacker: Fred Warner
- Weakside Linebacker: Dre Greenlaw
- Left Cornerback: Charvarius Ward
- Right Cornerback: Ambry Thomas
- Free Safety: Tashaun Gipson Sr.
- Strong Safety: Ji’Ayir Brown
- Kicker: Jake Moody
- Punter: Mitch Wishnowsky
- Long Snapper: Taybor Pepper
- Punt Returner: Ray-Ray McCloud III
- Kickoff Returner: Ray-Ray McCloud III
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