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Bosa, who has been sidelined since the period leading up to the Week 3 matchup against the Arizona Cardinals, successfully navigated a full week of practice. The defensive standout confirmed his readiness, noting that the extra time off provided by the bye week was instrumental in his rehabilitation from a calf injury. Similarly, McCaffrey has been cleared to play after managing a minor hamstring strain sustained during the Week 7 victory over the Atlanta Falcons. Despite missing the initial practice session this week, the running back ramped up his activity on Thursday and Friday to ensure his availability for Sunday.
Injury Setbacks and Roster Adjustments at Wide Receiver
While the return of Bosa and McCaffrey bolsters the core of the roster, the 49ers continue to navigate significant challenges within their wide receiver corps. Mike Evans has been ruled out for his second consecutive game as he manages Achilles tendinitis. Head coach Kyle Shanahan indicated that the team is exercising caution to prevent the injury from becoming a long-term issue, a sentiment echoed by general manager John Lynch, who emphasized the importance of ensuring players are fully recovered before returning to the field.
The depth at the position has been further tested with the news that both Deebo Samuel Sr. and Christian Kirk will miss Sunday's game. Samuel is dealing with a hamstring injury, while Kirk sustained a meniscus injury during Wednesday's practice session, leaving his immediate status and potential need for surgery uncertain. In response to these absences, the team is expected to activate Demarcus Robinson from injured reserve, provided his ankle injury allows. The receiving rotation for the Raiders game is set to feature Robinson alongside Jordan Watkins, Jacob Cowing, Brandin Cooks, and potentially KhaDarel Hodge, who may be elevated from the practice squad. Additionally, the status of several other players, including Nate Hobbs, Siran Neal, and Upton Stout, remains questionable as the team finalizes its preparations.
