We’re into Week 8 of the NFL season, and injuries are piling up across the league. We’ve been tracking the San Francisco 49ers injury report all week and have the latest game status for all fantasy-relevant players who appeared on the report.
If a player you’re looking for isn’t listed below, then they weren’t on the report, and they are set to play, barring any last-minute setback.
If you’re looking for other injuries on other teams, check out our final Week 8 Injury Report, which covers every fantasy-relevant player in every game.
Jordan Mason, RB
The San Francisco 49ers are taking it easy on running back Jordan Mason, who suffered a shoulder injury in Week 6. Mason was limited throughout the week leading into Week 7, and he was limited again this week.
On Friday, the 49ers removed Mason from their injury report. He’s ready to play against the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday night.
The former undrafted free agent was not held back by his shoulder injury in Week 7. While he only handled 14 carries in San Francisco’s loss to Kansas City, Mason played a season-high 86% of the 49ers’ offensive snaps.
Through seven weeks, Dallas’ defense ranks dead last in EPA per rush and 30th in rushing success rate allowed. They’ve given up 180+ rushing yards in half of their games this season. Mason could have a field day on Sunday Night Football.
Jauan Jennings, WR
Jauan Jennings did not practice all week leading up to Week 7, missing the game with a hip injury. But the battered San Francisco 49ers could sorely use his return, with Kyle Shanahan noting, “I’m really hoping to get him back this week.”
Unfortunately, Jennings failed to practice on Wednesday and Thursday. On Friday, 49ers general manager John Lynch told KNBR that Jennings was doubtful to face the Cowboys on Sunday night. San Fran officially ruled him out a few hours later.
When he eventually returns, Jennings will have a chance to occupy a regular role with Brandon Aiyuk done for the season following a torn ACL and MCL. While he’s only produced seven catches for 128 yards since his 11-catch, 175-yard game in Week 3 vs. the Los Angeles Rams, he should have a higher floor when he returns.
Deebo Samuel Sr., WR
Deebo Samuel Sr. played only three snaps in the 49ers’ Week 7 game vs. the Kansas City Chiefs, departing with what the team termed an illness at the time. As it turns out, Samuel was in the hospital on Monday dealing with pneumonia, leaving him uncertain to play in San Francisco’s Week 8 matchup against the Dallas Cowboys.
Samuel, who is also dealing with a wrist injury, did not practice on Wednesday. However, he returned to practice on Thursday as a limited participant and participated again on Friday. Head coach Kyle Shanahan said Deebo still “has a chance to play” on Sunday night.
Samuel will be the 49ers’ unquestioned top wideout whenever he does return with Aiyuk out for the year. To date, Samuel has recorded a 20.9% target rate, his lowest since his rookie season back in 2019.
George Kittle, TE
George Kittle has gotten off to a terrific start, leading all tight ends with five touchdown receptions. But despite playing 91% of the snaps in the Week 7 loss to the Chiefs, the All-Pro tight end apparently came out of that game with a sprained foot.
The San Francisco 49ers managed Kittle’s practices this week. Indeed, he was a DNP on Wednesday. However, on Thursday, he was a limited participant, which is a great sign. Kittle practiced again on Friday and is officially questionable for Week 8.
Unfortunately, fantasy football managers are in a tough spot because San Francisco plays on Sunday night. Hopefully, we’ll have clarification on Kittle’s status so that managers are scrambling for a TE replacement.
Kittle missed the 49ers’ Week 3 game vs. the Rams, and no San Francisco tight end was usable from a fantasy perspective. Eric Saubert started and had two catches for 41 yards.