Kendrick Bourne Fantasy

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Kendrick Bourne survived final cuts over the weekend. Beating out veteran Jordan Matthews, Bourne will serve as the Niners seventh wide receiver on the 53-man roster. With Trent Taylor (foot) unavailable for Week 1, the team kept more receivers than anticipated so Bournes longevity on the team is uncertain. Bourne led all Niners pass catchers with 487 yards last season but the receiving corps received a boost of depth this offseason with the additions of rookies Deebo Samuel and Jalen Hurd. Outside of special teams, Bourne likely wont scratch the field to start the year and isnt a fantasy factor.

Sep. 2nd • 4:54 PM

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Kendrick Bourne caught a 21-yard touchdown in Thursdays preseason game against the Los Angeles Chargers. Targeted thrice, Bourne made his only grab count with a diving score on a broken play. Bourne has mixed in drops and solid reps this training camp, finishing the four-game exhibition with six catches for 87 yards and two touchdowns. After leading Niner wideouts in receiving last season, Bourne is battling veteran Jordan Matthews for the final receiver spot. In his favor, the three-year player has spent his whole career with the 49ers and contributes on special teams. However, Matthews has a longer track record in the NFL. With final cuts looming, neither Bourne or Matthews are fantasy factors.

Aug. 30th • 12:05 PM

NBC Sports Bay Areas Matt Maiocco released his list of 20 players on the roster bubble on Thursday. Notable players in fantasy-relevant positions are wide receivers Kendrick Bourne and Jordan Matthews, rookie tight end Kaden Smith and running back Jeffery Wilson. Bourne led Niner receivers with 487 yards last season but has suffered drop issues this training camp. Newcomer Matthews has earned raving reviews but his lack of contribution on special teams could render him an expendable backup wideout. Drafted in the sixth round, Smiths potential cut is surprising but hes been outplayed by second-year tight end Ross Dwelley. Wilson, who has three touchdowns this preseason, saw his roster hopes skyrocket with the latest setback to running back Jerick McKinnon (knee). Barring a disastrous slew of injuries, these players are fantasy nonfactors.

Aug. 29th • 5:26 PM