San Francisco 49ers defensive end Nick Bosa (hip, oblique), linebacker Dre Greenlaw (Achilles, knee) and defensive end Robert Beal (ankle) are all questionable for Week 16 in Miami against the Dolphins on Sunday. NBC Sports Bay Area's Matt Maiocco points out that around 70% of the players the 49ers designate as questionable this year end up playing on game day. Bosa, who returned in the Week 15 loss to the Los Angeles Rams last Thursday after a three-game absence, was limited on Wednesday before being downgraded to a DNP on Thursday. Although he didn't record a sack in his return last week, he did play 72% of the defensive snaps and had two solo tackles and three QB hits. Given the fact that Bosa probably won't be 100% the rest of the year and with the Niners on the brink of being eliminated from the playoffs, Bosa will be extra risky in starting IDP fantasy lineups the rest of the way if he's active.
San Francisco 49ers defensive end Nick Bosa (oblique) and linebacker Dre Greenlaw (Achilles) are both officially active for Thursday night's contest against the division-rival Los Angeles Rams. Bosa came into Week 15 listed as questionable but will end his absence at three games. It's great news for the 49ers' pass rush going up against a high-powered Rams offense, but fantasy managers in IDP formats should seriously consider leaving the 27-year-old All-Pro on your bench. Both Bosa and Greenlaw are expected to be on a strict snap count in their return from respective injuries. Greenlaw will especially eased in for his 2024 debut after tearing his Achilles in the Super Bowl loss to the Kansas City Chiefs. The 49ers defensive unit, which hasn't been as strong this season, will be a fringe starting unit against a Rams offense that put up 44 points on the Buffalo Bills last week.
According to Adam Schefter of ESPN, San Francisco 49ers edge rusher Nick Bosa (oblique) will likely return to action on Thursday evening to face the Los Angeles Rams. Schefter noted that the team will test him during pregame to ensure he is ready to suit up but the star defensive lineman is expected to snap his three-game absence. Before the injury, the former second-overall selection was enjoying another strong campaign totaling 36 tackles (24 solo) with seven sacks, one pass deflection, and one interception. Fantasy managers in IDP formats should feel comfortable putting Bosa back in their lineups, as he is one of the top pass rushers in the sport.
San Francisco 49ers edge rusher Nick Bosa (oblique) is listed as questionable for Thursday night's divisional battle against the Los Angeles Rams. Bosa has been unable to practice all week and is now in danger of missing his fourth-straight contest. Bosa sustained this oblique injury during their Week 11 match against the Seattle Seahawks. Before the injury, Bosa was on pace to enjoy another strong season, tallying seven total sacks and averaging 3.6 tackles per game. If Bosa sits out again, fantasy managers in IDP formats should expect Sam Okuayinonu and Yetur Gross-Matos to continue to see an uptick in opportunities on Thursday evening.
Nick Bosa, Trent Williams Do Not Practice On Tuesday
San Francisco 49ers defensive end Nick Bosa (oblique) and left tackle Trent Williams (ankle, personal) both picked up DNPs at the team's walkthrough practice on Tuesday for the second straight day this week. Both Bosa and Williams have missed each of the team's last three games due to their respective injuries, and with a quick turnaround in Week 15 against the division-rival Los Angeles Rams this Thursday night, we'd be pretty surprised if Bosa and Williams were able to play. When Bosa does return, he'll be a pretty risky starting lineup option for fantasy managers in IDP leagues because he will likely be in more of a rotational role in his first game back. Williams has also been dealing with the tragic passing of his young son and doesn't have a current timeline to return to the field.
San Francisco 49ers defensive end Nick Bosa (oblique) and left tackle Trent Williams (ankle, personal) are both still being evaluated on a day by day basis and there's no clear sign on whether they'll be able to return for a Thursday night showdown against the visiting division-rival Los Angeles Rams. Neither Bosa nor Williams were estimated as practice participants for the team's first practice on Monday, which is a bad sign for their availability on a short week. Both players have missed each of the team's last three games with their injuries. In addition to an ankle injury, Williams is dealing with the unfortunate death of his young son. It's most likely a long shot that either player is on the field this Friday, but they could have a shot to return in Week 16 against the Miami Dolphins. Bosa should be expected to be on a limited snap count whenever he does return.
San Francisco 49ers defensive end Nick Bosa (hip, oblique) has been ruled out ahead of the Week 14 matchup against the Chicago Bears. As expected, Bosa will be unavailable for this game after being tagged as doubtful heading into the contest. The loss of Bosa is another big hit to a 49ers roster that has been crushed by injuries this season. The expectation is that Robert Beal Jr. and Yetur Gross-Matos will see more playing time with Bosa sidelined. This is already a must-win game for the 49ers now they must do it without arguably their best defensive player.
San Francisco 49ers defensive end Nick Bosa (oblique) and left tackle Trent Williams (ankle, personal) both remained out of practice for the second straight day this week. Bosa is on his way to missing a third straight game if he can't get cleared to play by Sunday against the visiting Chicago Bears since injuring his oblique in Week 11 against the division-rival Seattle Seahawks. Williams, who is dealing with a heavy heart in addition to his ankle injury after losing his son recently, is also on track to being inactive this weekend for the third straight game. The 49ers defense/special teams unit has less upside without their star pass-rusher active, but the Niners are worth streaming this Sunday against rookie quarterback Caleb Williams and an inconsistent Bears offense. In addition to being down to third-string rookie RB Isaac Guerendo on offense, it looks like San Fran's offense will be without their All-Pro left tackle again.
Nick Bosa, Trent Williams Do Not Practice On Wednesday
San Francisco 49ers defensive end Nick Bosa (oblique) and offensive tackle Trent Williams (ankle) will not practice on Wednesday, according to Nick Wagoner of ESPN. Bosa has been sidelined over the past two weeks and is already trending down heading into Week 14. Williams has also missed the previous two games. Before the injury, Bosa was on pace to enjoy another strong season as he tallied 36 tackles, seven sacks, and an interception while Williams operated as the left tackle. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor their status during the week as both are impact players. If Bosa sits out, fantasy managers should expect Sam Okuayinonu to continue to see an uptick in snaps while Colton McKivitz serves as the No.1 left tackle.
San Francisco 49ers defensive end Nick Bosa (hip) and offensive tackle Trent Williams (ankle) will not suit up in Week 13 to face the Buffalo Bills, according to Eric Branch of the San Francisco Chronicle. Both Bosa and Williams will now miss their second-straight contest. Through ten games, Bosa has tallied 36 tackles (24 solos), seven tackles with one pass deflection, while Williams has been a mainstay on the San Francisco offensive line. As a result, fantasy managers should expect Jaylon Moore to get the nod at left tackle, while Sam Okuayinou, Yetur Gross-Matos, and Leonard Floyd will see an uptick in playing time on the defensive line. Without Williams, the San Francisco offense could be in trouble, especially if they do not have their starting QB, Brock Purdy (shoulder), who is also listed as questionable.
