When Is Jauan Jennings Coming Back - Fantasy Football Injury Return Update for Week 9

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Jauan Jennings (hip) is expected to be back in action following the team’s bye week, per head coach Kyle Shanahan.

Jennings has missed the last two games due to a persistent hip issue, but he’s likely to return for the Week 10 matchup against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

This is fantastic news for fantasy managers, as they can expect Jennings to return in one week. Fantasy managers will still need to monitor his practice status throughout the week but should feel optimistic about his possible return in Week 10.

Everything is looking like CMC is returning Week 10.

Jauan Jennings too. https://t.co/qzGu6wRaUO

— Jesse Morse, MD (@DrJesseMorse) October 28, 2024

When Jauan Jennings returns, he can be considered a WR3 option for fantasy managers, especially with the added opportunity he’ll have following Brandon Aiyuk’s season-ending injury.

While Jennings’ stats may appear more impressive than his typical output, it’s worth noting that they’re slightly inflated due to his standout Week 3 performance, where he exploded for 175 yards and three total touchdowns.

This game boosted his season averages significantly, but with Aiyuk sidelined, Jennings will now see a larger role in the 49ers’ passing game. Although Jennings has been somewhat inconsistent this season, he has still managed to draw at least four targets in every game he’s played.