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The 49ers placed Kittle on injured reserve Tuesday, meaning he will miss at least the next four games.
The 49ers’ backup left tackle in a difficult indoor environment is Spencer Burford, whose 29 previous NFL starts have all been at guard. Burford did play 31 snaps last season at left tackle in Week 15 against Miami after Jaylon Moore, Williams’ former backup departed with a quadriceps injury.
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Niners Wire on MSN49ers injury issues create question marks, outweigh win vs. Seahawks in NFL power rankings
The San Francisco 49ers downed the Seattle Seahawks in Week 1. How did it affect how Kyle Shanahan's team is being viewed in Week 2.
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Saints Wire on MSNLong snapper injury could become a major hurdle for Saints vs. 49ers
The only player who has appeared in more New Orleans Saints games than Zach Wood is Cameron Jordan. Wood's elbow injury could be a major problem:
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SB Nation on MSN49ers add another key player to long injury list
Brock Purdy quarterbacked the 49ers to a win over the Seahawks in Week 1, but will now miss time with a toe injury.
This week, CMC isn't viewed as an injury concern. That's the rest of the 49ers who are hurting. Brock Purdy is a big doubt to play Sunday, which would press Mac Jones into QB duty. George Kittle is on Injured Reserve, meaning Luke Farrell (blocking) and Jake Tonges (receiving) will split up most of his tight end duties in the meantime.
Jennings (shoulder) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game at New Orleans, Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports Bay Area reports. Jennings didn't finish the Week 1 win over Seattle or practice Wednesday/Thursday,