49ers will not open Brandon Aiyuk’s 21-day practice window ahead of Week 9 game
“It’s week to week from here on out that he has a chance,” Shanahan said. “Every week, he’s getting closer, just not this week.”
49ers minutia minute: Worst time of possession of the Kyle Shanahan era (paywall)
“The 49ers’ fastest ball carrier on Sunday? Was it Christian McCaffrey, Kendrick Bourne or perhaps kick returner Brian Robinson Jr.? Nope. According to Next Gen Stats, it was Jones, who reached 17.35 mph on a third-quarter scramble.”
Kyle Shanahan had surprising injury update on 49ers DL who was carted off vs. Texans
“There’s no such thing is a good injury, but Shanahan and the 49ers have to be breathing at least a small sigh of relief that none of the ailments sustained in Sunday’s defeat appear to be long-term issues. That’s not to say each player is guaranteed to suit up in Week 9 against the New York Giants, but it does provide some optimism for each player.
The 49ers will get Tuesday off. Wednesday will be the next time we get an update from the head coach on this batch of injuries.“
49ers Week 8 rookie report: The kids contribute to defensive meltdown vs. Texans (paywall)
“Where the 49ers were healthiest, at safety, rookie Marques Sigle did not play a single defensive snap for the first time this season after he started the team’s first seven games. A fully healthy Malik Mustapha took every rep alongside Ji’Ayir Brown. Mustapha and Sigle had split playing time in the previous two games as Mustapha ramped up in his return from a major knee injury.”
49ers QB Brock Purdy not ‘long shot’ to return from injury in Week 9 vs. Giants
“Purdy returned to limited practice the last two weeks but was not cleared to return to action. He is expected to return to at least limited practice on Wednesday, and his progress will be monitored to determine his timetable for returning to action.”
49ers vs. Texans PFF grades: Best and worst from the game, plus snap counts
“Not only was Trent Williams the game’s highest-graded offensive lineman, but his 92.4 run-blocking grade was also the best of the game. His 68.1 pass-blocking grade led all 49ers offensive linemen as well.
Running back Christian McCaffrey earned the game’s best pass-blocking grade (84.1).
The lowest-graded offensive lineman was left guard Nick Zakelj, who played 19 offensive snaps and earned a 46.9 offensive grade. Center Matt Hennessy’s 42.0 run-blocking grade was the lowest of the game among offensive linemen, while Zakelj’s 26.5 pass-blocking grade was the lowest overall.“
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