The San Francisco 49ers are getting ready for a difficult stretch, beginning with an NFC West conflict in Week 5 towards the Arizona Cardinals.
The schedule tightens additional with one other division encounter on “Thursday Night Football” on the Seattle Seahawks in Week 6.
Sadly for the Niners, they could face these challenges with out two of their star gamers, a minimum of for one recreation.
Head coach Kyle Shanahan, whereas sustaining optimism, has expressed uncertainty concerning the availability of tight finish George Kittle and linebacker Fred Warner towards the Cardinals.
Kittle (ribs) and Warner (ankle) missed follow for a second consecutive day, based on Nick Wagoner of ESPN.
#49ers Thursday participation:
DNP – LB Fred Warner, TE George Kittle, WR Jacob Cowing, WR Chris Conley, DL Yetur Gross-Matos, LB Demetrius Flannigan-Fowles
Restricted – DT Jordan Elliott, S Talanoa Hufanga, DT Kevin Givens, LB Dee Winters, CB Isaac Yiadom
— Nick Wagoner (@nwagoner) October 3, 2024
Apparently, Kittle and Wagner have been current at follow, carrying pads and helmets, however kept away from becoming a member of their place teams for particular person drills. As a substitute, they have been seen operating alongside the sphere with different injured gamers.
This restricted involvement suggests their accidents are being intently monitored.
The 49ers’ harm checklist extends past Kittle and Warner, with broad receivers Jacob Cowing and Chris Conley, defensive lineman Yetur Gross-Matos, and linebacker Demetrius Flannigan-Fowles additionally sitting out follow.
Although Kittle and Warner are veterans who may play with out in depth follow, the query stays: Is it prudent for the 49ers to threat their well being in a house recreation towards the struggling Cardinals?
The Niners’ general depth may enable them to safe a victory with out jeopardizing the long-term availability of those essential gamers.
Given the early stage of the season and the promising outlook, it could be unlikely that both Kittle or Warner will take the sphere at lower than full well being.
