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Brian Robinson Jr. • RB • 49ers

Brian Robinson Jr. Remains a Priority Handcuff Option for the Fantasy Playoffs

Across 14 games this season, San Francisco 49ers running back Brian Robinson Jr. has recorded 349 rushing yards and two touchdowns on 81 carries. The 26-year-old has spent the entirety of the 2025 season in a backup role behind star 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey. Robinson Jr. has yet to record double-digit carries in a game in 2025 and has just seven receptions on the season, so his standalone fantasy value is limited. However, if McCaffrey were to suffer an injury, Robinson Jr. would immediately become a viable starting fantasy running back. He's proven he can succeed in a lead-back role in the past, racking up 799 rushing yards and eight touchdowns on 187 carries across 14 games with the Washington Commanders in 2024. In fantasy leagues with 12 or more teams, Robinson Jr. is worth rostering just in case McCaffrey goes down.

9 hours ago

Ricky Pearsall • WR • 49ers

Ricky Pearsall's Week 16 Status in Doubt After Aggravating Knee Injury

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Ricky Pearsall (knee, ankle) aggravated his PCL injury in the Week 15 win over the Tennessee Titans on Sunday and also sprained his ankle, according to David Lombardi of The San Francisco Standard. Head coach Kyle Shanahan said he's unsure if Pearsall will practice this week as the team prepares to face the Indianapolis Colts on Monday night in Week 16. The 25-year-old former first-rounder will have an extra day to recover this week, but based on the fact that he missed six games earlier this year after spraining his PCL initially in Week 4, it seems highly unlikely that Pearsall will be cleared to play on Monday. It's really bad timing for Pearsall and his fantasy managers, as he caught six of seven targets for 96 yards in the win over the Titans on Sunday while battling through his knee injury and a low-ankle sprain. If Pearsall misses additional time, Kendrick Bourne could be on the flex radar again in deeper fantasy leagues behind Jauan Jennings.

14 hours ago

Ricky Pearsall • WR • 49ers

Ricky Pearsall Injured Twice in Week 15 Victory

According to head coach Kyle Shanahan, San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Ricky Pearsall (ankle, knee) was hampered by multiple injuries during Sunday's 37-24 win over the visiting Tennessee Titans. Pearsall's 6/96 line was his best output since Week 3, and he played nearly 60% (58) of snaps despite apparently dealing with an ankle issue and potential aggravation of the PCL injury that forced him from six games earlier in the campaign. "We'll know for sure tomorrow, but he hurt the ankle on the first play...and played with that the whole game," noted Shanahan. "And then, the knee thing, I think, was just him most likely irritating his PCL from the past. Those linger...he was battling through a lot today." Shanahan's sentiment seems to be positive, but there's no guarantee Pearsall's playing time won't be affected. Fantasy managers should remain watchful of his status over the next few days, particularly after a useful outing in Week 15.

21 hours ago

Brock Purdy • QB • 49ers

Brock Purdy Tosses Three Touchdown Passes in Week 15 Win

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy led his team to a 37-24 win over the Tennessee Titans in Week 15, completing 23 of 30 pass attempts for 295 yards, three touchdowns, and zero interceptions. Purdy also rushed for 44 yards on seven attempts. Across six games played this season, the 25-year-old has thrown for 1,442 passing yards, 12 touchdowns, and seven interceptions. Purdy has battled multiple injuries so far in 2025, but he seems to be hitting his stride down the stretch of the season. Purdy has completed at least 70% of his pass attempts in three out of his last four starts, leading San Francisco to a 4-0 record and an average of 31 points per game over that stretch. The 49ers will travel to Indianapolis to take on the Colts in Week 16.

Yesterday

Ricky Pearsall • WR • 49ers

Ricky Pearsall Returns to Game Following Visit to Medical Tent

San Francisco wide receiver Ricky Pearsall limped off the field and into the team's medical tent following his first catch of Week 15. Pearsall appeared to be dealing with an ankle issue after being tackled by a Tennessee defender. Following a brief stay in the medical tent, the second-year pro was seen exercising on the sideline and has since returned to action against the Titans.

Yesterday

Christian McCaffrey • RB • 49ers

Christian McCaffrey to Play in Week 15

Per the team, San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey (back, illness) will be active for Week 15's home matchup with the Tennessee Titans. Fresh off a bye week, the fantasy stalwart gave owners a scare after coming down with an illness. A late-week back issue offered no solace, but it appears that McCaffrey will be out there despite just one full practice this week. Fantasy managers can exhibit no worries slotting him into their lineups, as it doesn't appear he's in any danger of playing less than his typical allotment of snaps. McCaffrey is an elite RB1 option, and, officially, RotoBaller's PPR RB1 in this week's rankings.

Yesterday

Jauan Jennings • WR • 49ers

Jauan Jennings Set Up for Success Against Titans

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Jauan Jennings should benefit from a favorable matchup against the Tennessee Titans in Week 15. While the Titans' pass defense has been better than their run defense, they've still allowed the sixth-most receiving yards and seventh-most fantasy points to opposing wide receivers in 2025. Jennings has been one of the more dependable targets in San Francisco, scoring a touchdown in four of his last five games. During that span, he ranks as the overall WR20 in PPR leagues. He'll face competition from Christian McCaffrey and lose some targets to George Kittle, but there's no denying that Jennings is the best true wide receiver on the 49ers, especially with Ricky Pearsall catching just five passes over his last three games. Jennings is the overall WR23 in RotoBaller's latest fantasy rankings, and he should be started in all leagues.

Yesterday

Christian McCaffrey • RB • 49ers

Christian McCaffrey Trending Toward Playing in Week 15

San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey (back) "should be good to go" for Sunday's Week 15 contest against the Tennessee Titans, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL.com. McCaffrey entered the weekend without an injury designation, but he was added to the injury report on Saturday with a questionable tag. In the end, the star running back is expected to suit up in a very favorable matchup against a struggling Titans run defense that has allowed the third-most rushing touchdowns to opposing running backs in 2025. If he's near 100 percent, McCaffrey will rank as a high-end RB1 in fantasy football.

2 days ago

Brock Purdy • QB • 49ers

Brock Purdy Should Have Success in Week 15

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy is looking to bounce back after a few lackluster games. Purdy has been held to under 200 passing yards with three interceptions over his last two contests. The 25-year-old hasn't been an ideal fantasy option lately, but could be on the upswing. Purdy heads into a favorable matchup against the Tennessee Titans in Week 15. A defense that gave up over 350 passing yards to Shedeur Sanders last week. The Titans are currently allowing the eighth-most fantasy points to quarterbacks this season. All signs are pointing to Purdy having a bounce-back performance this weekend. He should be put in the QB1 conversation for this weekend.

2 days ago

Brandon Aiyuk • WR • 49ers

Brandon Aiyuk Placed on Reserve/Left Squad List, Out for the Season

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk (knee) was placed on the reserve/left squad list on Saturday. This move will make Aiyuk ineligible to return and will end his season. Aiyuk has been out all season while recovering from ACL and MCL tears in his right knee, which he suffered during the 2024 season. All signs are pointing to the two sides splitting apart this offseason. The 27-year-old should draw interest on the free agent market, but he's likely taken his last snap in San Francisco. Aiyuk is worth stashing in dynasty formats, but it's unclear how this knee injury is going to impact his performance on the field in the future. He can safely be dropped in all redraft formats with his 2025 season being officially over.

2 days ago

Christian McCaffrey • RB • 49ers

Christian McCaffrey Expected to Play in Week 15

San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey (back) popped up on the injury report on Saturday due to a back issue. According to Adam Schefter, McCaffrey is expected to suit up for the Week 15 matchup against the Tennessee Titans. This issue doesn't appear to be severe enough to keep McCaffrey on the sideline. If he suffers a setback, Brian Robinson Jr. and Isaac Guerendo would likely split up a majority of the snaps in the backfield. Fantasy managers should expect McCaffrey out there on Sunday, but there probably won't be official word until closer to kickoff. The 49ers don't play until 4:25 pm ET, so his official announcement might not be made until sometime in the afternoon.

2 days ago

Christian McCaffrey • RB • 49ers

Christian McCaffrey Questionable for Sunday With Back Injury

San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey (back) has been added back to the Week 15 injury report and is now listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Tennessee Titans due to a back injury, according to Matt Barrows of The Athletic. It's a concerning sign to see the superstar back be added to the Week 15 injury report this late in the week, so his status needs to be monitored up until gametime on Sunday. McCaffrey has handled the biggest workload in the league this season with 322 touches in 13 games and has arguably been the best player in fantasy football. Fantasy managers should rush to pick up Brian Robinson Jr. if he is available, as he would be in line for a workhorse role on Sunday in a solid matchup against the Titans if McCaffrey ends up being ruled out.

2 days ago

Brandon Aiyuk • WR • 49ers

49ers' "Optimism Has Run Out" on Brandon Aiyuk

The Athletic's Dianna Russini reports that the San Francisco 49ers' "optimism seems to have run out" that wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk (knee) would report to the team ready to practice. Aiyuk has yet to play this season as he recovers from a serious knee injury that ended his 2024 season in Week 7. The team voided guaranteed money on Aiyuk's contract for the 2026 season, which seems to be a sticking point for the wide receiver as well. It's not entirely clear if Aiyuk will ever play another game for San Francisco, but Russini reports that she "expect(s) a resolution sooner rather than later." In Aiyuk's last fully healthy season, he recorded 75 receptions for 1,342 yards and seven touchdowns on 105 targets across 16 games in 2023. If Aiyuk's time in San Francisco is coming to a close, he would surely have interest from teams on the open market.

2 days ago

Demarcus Robinson • WR • 49ers

Demarcus Robinson A Distant Third On Depth Chart

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Demarcus Robinson appears to be holding onto his spot on the depth chart behind Jauan Jennings and Ricky Pearsall. Robinson drew more snaps than Kendrick Bourne for the third straight game in Week 13, leading into the 49ers' bye. The extra time on the field did not amount to any significant production, however, and Robinson finished the game with one carry for a six-yard gain. Despite injuries to Jennings, Pearsall, and George Kittle earlier this season, Robinson was unable to establish a greater role for himself. On the season, he has 13 receptions for 163 yards on 24 targets. He is unlikely to make an impact in Sunday's matchup against the Titans. Despite a forgiving matchup against a bottom-tier defense, Robinson can be left off of fantasy football rosters entirely in Week 15.

3 days ago

Eddy Piñeiro • K • 49ers

Eddy Pineiro Back In Action In Week 15

San Francisco 49ers kicker Eddy Pineiro (hamstring) appears to have recovered from the hamstring injury that sidelined him in Weeks 12 and 13. Pineiro was a full participant in each practice this week, and the 49ers cut backup kicker Matt Gay, indicating that Pineiro will be on the field in Week 15 against the Titans. Pineiro is a decent option for the first round of the fantasy football playoffs, though it is unlikely to be a ceiling game for the 30-year-old, for the simple fact that Tennessee's defense is among the worst in the league. The Titans are so prone to giving up touchdowns (40 allowed, tied for third-most in the NFL) that it may limit Pinieiro's chances to deliver fantasy points via field goals. Still, Pineiro can be trusted to make the most of the opportunities he does see (22-for-22 on field goal attempts).

3 days ago

George Kittle • TE • 49ers

George Kittle In Contention For Another Top-12 Finish

San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle has finished in TE1 territory in five of his eight games played in 2025. After a five-week stint on injured reserve, Kittle put up an unprecedented goose egg in his first game back. But in Weeks 8 through 13, he ranked fourth in targets and second in both receptions and yardage among tight ends. In the 49ers' last four games, Kittle led the team with 30 targets and averaged 6.3 receptions and 74 yards per game. Kittle should remain one of Brock Purdy's top targets, along with Jauan Jennings and Christian McCaffrey, when the Niners host the Titans on Sunday. Tennessee hasn't been particularly vulnerable to tight ends in 2025, but was gashed for 114 yards and a touchdown by Harold Fannin Jr. last week. Kittle is a safe start for Week 15.

3 days ago

Ricky Pearsall • WR • 49ers

Ricky Pearsall Hard To Trust In Week 15

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Ricky Pearsall will be hard to trust this week, given his recent production. In the three games since returning from a PCL injury, Pearsall has just five receptions total for 20 yards. Before the injury, Pearsall averaged five catches and 81.8 yards per game while George Kittle and Jauan Jennings were limited or out due to injuries of their own. Now that both are back to full health, Pearsall seems to be the odd man out. The former Florida Gator has a good matchup with the Titans, who have allowed the ninth-most fantasy points to wide receivers, but his post-injury output makes him a risky bet to suddenly jump ahead of Kittle, Jennings, and Christian McCaffrey in the pecking order of pass-catchers. Pearsall projects as a WR5 in Week 15 and is probably better left on the bench on Sunday.

3 days ago

Jauan Jennings • WR • 49ers

Jauan Jennings Has An Inviting Matchup In Week 15

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Jauan Jennings will get a chance to build on his recent bump in productivity when the team hosts the Titans in Week 15. Jennings is riding a seven-game streak with at least four receptions and has caught a touchdown in four of the 49ers' last games. It should be noted that in that span, he averaged just 49.2 receiving yards per game. He will have a chance to do more damage against a Titans secondary that has allowed at least 76 receiving yards plus a touchdown to their opponents' leading receivers in each of their last four games. Jennings has seemingly been unaffected by Ricky Pearsall's return to action and is consistently among one of Brock Purdy's favorite targets, alongside George Kittle and Christian McCaffrey. Jennings projects as a WR2 in Week 15, making him a viable starter as the fantasy football playoffs get underway.

3 days ago

Brian Robinson Jr. • RB • 49ers

Brian Robinson Jr. Unlikely To Factor Into Week 15

San Francisco 49ers running back Brian Robinson Jr. is off the fantasy radar for Week 15, despite an inviting matchup against the Tennessee Titans and a recent uptick in opportunities. Over the 49ers' last five games, Robinson is averaging 7.2 carries and 36.8 rushing yards per game, compared to his season-long averages of 5.5 and 25.2, respectively. Without the touchdowns like those he scored in Weeks 9 and 10, Robinson is a non-factor in fantasy football. Despite the lack of production, Robinson is a must-stash handcuff heading into the fantasy football playoffs. Should Christian McCaffrey (illness) ever be brought down by injury, Robinson would immediately step into a bellcow role. For Week 15, Robinson should remain on the bench.

3 days ago

Christian McCaffrey • RB • 49ers

Christian McCaffrey Has Juicy Matchup In Week 15

San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey (illness) gave fantasy football managers a scare when he popped up on the team's injury report earlier this week, raising concern over his availability in Week 15. Fortunately, McCaffrey got in a full session on Friday and has been cleared for Sunday. CMC will be able to take advantage of an inviting matchup against the Titans, who have given up 4.49 yards per carry and 17 total touchdowns to running backs in 2025. San Francisco's offense has run through McCaffrey this season, who not only has the third-most rushing attempts in the NFL (237) but also ranks fifth in receptions (85). McCaffrey has finished as a top-12 running back in 12 of the 49ers' 13 games, and he will be in the mix again in the first round of the fantasy football playoffs.

3 days ago

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