49ers Offensive Line Banged Up Entering Week 5

San Francisco 49ers center Weston Richburg (knee) and right tackle Mike McGlinchey (knee) are both questionable to play in Week 5 against the Cardinals, while right guard Mike Person (knee) was limited in two practices this week. Left tackle Joe Staley (knee) is the most in question and probably the most important, as he'd be […]

Matt Breida, Richard Sherman, Joe Staley Questionable

San Francisco 49ers running back Matt Breida (knee), cornerback Richard Sherman (calf) and left tackle Joe Staley (knee) are all questionable to play in Week 5 against the Cardinals. Defensive back Jimmie Ward (hamstring) also was injured on Friday and is questionable. Breida was limited all week and should be able to play as an […]

Marquise Goodwin To Be Game-Time Decision Against Arizona

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Marquise Goodwin (hamstring, quadriceps) is listed as questionable for Week 5 against the Cardinals and will be a game-time decision, according to head coach Kyle Shanahan. Even if Goodwin plays, he could be followed by shutdown cornerback Patrick Peterson at less than 100 percent. That's on top of already having […]

Wide Receiver Depth Chart Analysis: Week 5

As always, injuries are taking their toll in the NFL. This week, that results in a number of depth chart changes across the league and will be the focus of this article. Some of my favorite sleepers from this week's depth chart changes include Marquez Valdes-Scantling, David Moore, and Rashard Higgins. As always, if you […]

NFL Survivor Pool Picks (Week 5): Targets and Avoids

Week 4 of the NFL returned to normalcy with the big favorites winning easily, except for the Chargers. Not so many big favorites this week, but some intriguing options nonetheless. With more than 90% of survivor pools eliminated, you may not find a need to read this column. However, there's still plenty of good tidbits […]

Marquise Goodwin Returns To Practice Thursday

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Marquise Goodwin (hamstring, quadriceps) returned to a limited practice on Thursday after missing practice on Wednesday. It puts Goodwin on track to return in Week 5 against the Cardinals, where he could be covered by cornerback Patrick Peterson. Not only is it a bad matchup, but Goodwin has become a […]

Richard Sherman Could Return This Week

San Francisco 49ers cornerback Richard Sherman (calf) will return to practice on Thursday and could return from a one-game absence thanks to a "fresh leg program." If Sherman does return, he could be matched up against future Hall of Fame receiver Larry Fitzgerald of the Cardinals. Sherman's presence in the secondary would be bad news […]

What To Do With Your San Francisco 49ers in Fantasy?

The season-ending injury to Jimmy Garoppolo triggered a somber mood for the San Francisco 49ers season, especially from a fantasy perspective. C.J. Beathard is by no means a top-32 starting quarterback in the NFL, but he does have some familiarity with this offense in his second year. Still, the questions remain. Who can you realistically trust on […]

Selling False RB2s - Why It's OK To Bail Out Now

We seem to end up doing this same song and dance every year with running backs. Whether it's someone like a Bilal Powell or Tarik Cohen popping early only to fizzle out, or general disappointments like Jay Ajayi and Adrian Peterson circa 2017, it usually takes a bit of digging to figure out. Here we'll […]

Fantasy Bomb - TE Start/Sit Advice (Week 5)

RotoBaller fantasy football lead editor Pierre Camus (@pfunk00) and writer Chris Mangano (@ChrisMangano) give their start/sit recommendations at the tight end position for Week 5 of the fantasy football season. Like and subscribe to the RotoBaller channel on Youtube to get all our latest podcasts! This radio show is sponsored by our good friends over at FanPicks. Be […]

Matt Breida Emerging As Lead Back

After a three-week timeshare with fellow San Francisco 49ers running back Alfred Morris, Matt Breida (shoulder) was the choice back in Week 4, out-touching Morris 12 to four. Breida is third in rushing yards (313) but only 28th in carries (41). He leads the NFL with 7.6 yards per carry and six rushes of 20-plus […]

Kendrick Bourne's Role Could Increase

With San Francisco 49ers wide receivers Dante Pettis (knee) out and Marquise Goodwin (hamstring) questionable, Kendrick Bourne may see an uptick in snaps and opportunities in Week 5 against the Arizona Cardinals. With receiver Trent Taylor operating primarily from the slot, Bourne could be the Niners weapon on the outside if Goodwin is out or […]

Alfred Morris, Jaquiski Tartt Practice In Full

San Francisco 49ers running back Alfred Morris (knee) and safety Jaquiski Tartt (shoulder) were both full participants in practice on Wednesday. Both are lined up to play in Week 5 against the Cardinals. Morris had a terrible game with just four carries for 14 yards in Week 4 against the Chargers. He's had 3.8 yards […]

Matt Breida Limited In Practice Wednesday

San Francisco 49ers running back Matt Breida (knee) was limited in practice on Wednesday. As long as he doesn't suffer a setback this week, Breida should be good to go in Week 5 against the Cardinals in a great matchup. Arizona allows the second most fantasy points per week to running backs. Breida had a […]

Pierre Garcon Seeking First Touchdown As 49er

Despite leading all San Francisco 49ers receivers in snaps, Pierre Garcon has been unable to capitalize. The veteran pass catcher enters Week 5 with zero touchdowns and just 141 receiving yards on 11 catches. The 49ers receiving unit is currently decimated by injuries, with Dante Pettis (knee) ruled out and Marquise Goodwin (hamstring) limited but […]

Jimmy Garoppolo Undergoes Knee Surgery

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (knee) underwent surgery Wednesday to repair his torn left ACL. Garoppolo suffered the season-ending injury in Week 3 but couldn’t go under the knife until swelling subsided. The estimated timetable for his return is nine to 10 months, which puts him on track to be ready during training camp. […]

Marquise Goodwin, Joe Staley Miss Practice Wednesday

San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan said that wide receiver Marquise Goodwin (hamstring) and left tackle Joe Staley (knee) will not practice on Wednesday. Goodwin has been a major bust so far this year due to injuries, and he's caught just five passes on nine targets for 54 yards and a touchdown in three […]

Fantasy Football Risers and Fallers - Week 5

Whether due to their own play, the play of others, or injuries, players' stock increases and decreases on a weekly basis. Perhaps more than any other, the NFL is a league that experiences ups and downs at a rapid pace. With only 16 games, there’s little room for error and seemingly endless opportunities for improvement. […]

C.J. Beathard Only A Risky QB2 Option

San Francisco 49ers quarterback C.J. Beathard faces a formidable challenge in Week 5 against the Arizona Cardinals 10th best pass defense (250.3 yards per game). Beathard showed no timidity in Week 4, slinging the rock 37 times for 298 yards and two touchdowns. However, he also threw two critical picks and failed to complete any […]

George Kittle Emerging As Matchup-Proof

After racking up 125 yards and a score from San Francisco 49ers quarterback C.J. Beathard in Week 4, tight end George Kittle is making the case for being both matchup and quarterback-proof. Seemingly the apple of Beathard’s eye, Kittle enters Week 5 against the Arizona Cardinals third amongst tight ends with 316 receiving yards on […]

Alfred Morris Avoidable In Week 5

The outlook for San Francisco 49ers running back Alfred Morris is dimming as the team enters Week 5 against the Arizona Cardinals. Morris logged a season-low 14 snaps in Week 4 and registered only 18 total yards on four touches. Averaging 13 carries through the first three weeks, this was a major setback. The Niners […]

49ers Defense Facing Rookie-Led Cardinals

The San Francisco 49ers defense enters Week 5 sixth-worst in points allowed (29.5 per game) and tied for second-to-last in turnovers (three). The squad draws rookie quarterback Josh Rosen and the Arizona Cardinals, the league’s worst offense by a wide margin. Rosen has instilled some life into the Cardinals and through one-plus games, thrown a […]

Week 5 Quarterbacks - Waiver Wire Pickups and Adds

Week after week it seems we're getting huge quarterback performances out of nowhere. It was Ryan Fitzpatrick and Patrick Mahomes stealing the show through the first few weeks, but this week a few different unlikely quarterbacks stepped up to the plate. Tampa Bay and Chicago are on bye for Week 5. Neither team has a […]

Paul Richardson (WR, WAS) - Week 5 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 7% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Washington Redskins wide receiver Paul Richardson has only been targeted 14 times through his three games this season, but has caught nine of those passes for 131 yards and a touchdown. Richardson's big play potential has been on display in each of the […]

The Cut List - Players on the Chopping Block (Week 5)

This is your weekly list of players to drop. I will do my best to limit this list to injured players and players you might consider holding. If you roster pure handcuffs or backups, obviously you can let them go at any time. The players on this list will, ideally, be guys that aren't clearly […]

Dante Pettis Ruled Out For Week 5

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Dante Pettis (knee) has been ruled out for Week 5 against the Arizona Cardinals. Pettis avoided a serious injury after being carted off in Sunday’s game but he’s considered week-to-week. Pettis generated some buzz early in the year but hasn’t recorded a stat from scrimmage in two weeks. With wide […]

Dante Pettis, Joe Staley Don't Have Serious Knee Injuries

The San Francisco 49ers are optimistic that wide receiver Dante Pettis (knee) and offensive tackle Joe Staley (knee) aren't facing long-term knee injuries. Both Pettis and Staley suffered injuries in the first half of the Week 4 loss to the Chargers and didn't return. Both players were expected to undergo MRI exams on Monday, but […]

Derek Carr (QB, OAK) - Week 5 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 35% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Perhaps we collectively gave up on Oakland Raiders quarterback Derek Carr too early. Going into this week he had the sixth most passing yards in the NFL. He did that against a tough schedule too, facing the Rams, Broncos, and Dolphins with a […]

Marcus Mariota (QB, TEN) - Week 5 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 33% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Tennessee Titans quarterback Marcus Mariota is healthy once again and came up big for Tennessee in their 26-23 win over Philadelphia in Week 4. He was 30-for-43 passing for 344 yards and two touchdowns with one interception last week. Mariota also pitched in […]

C.J. Beathard (QB, SF) - Week 5 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 3% of Leagues ANALYSIS: While ultimately outdueled by Philip Rivers, San Francisco 49ers quarterback C.J. Beathard played admirably in his season debut last week against the Chargers. He was 23-for-37 passing with 298 yards and two touchdowns with two interceptions. It wasn’t a masterful performance by any means, […]