The 49ers could be without TE George Kittle, in addition to WR Deebo Samuel and RB Christian McCaffrey
The San Francisco 49ers will be without receiver Deebo Samuel and running back Christian McCaffrey when they take on the Los Angeles Rams in Week 3, but two more key starters missed practice on Thursday due to injury: Tight end George Kittle and cornerback Charvarius Ward.
49ers CB Charvarius Ward (hamstring, knee) also is not practicing today. https://t.co/jI2Dsm5epA
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) September 19, 2024
No team has suffered more key offensive injuries to start the season than the Rams, but the 49ers are apparently trying to catch up to them.
If Brock Purdy does not have Kittle, McCaffrey, or Samuel, he will be without three of the best starters at their position. Kittle had 76 yards last week against the Vikings. Kittle hasn’t been as much of a receiving factor against the Rams recently: His last game with more than 50 yards against the Rams was back in 2020.
Ward is San Francisco’s top cornerback, so his absence would also be significant. Which players on the Rams and 49ers will be injured? It could be easier to list those who are not.
