In their Super Bowl rematch on Sunday afternoon, the 49ers and Chiefs will face off, and while Kansas City is missing numerous key players, San Francisco might be even more injured.
Completely Pro RB WR Deebo Samuel and fellow RB Jordan Mason were both limited during Wednesday’s practice, while breakout wide out Jauan Jennings is currently sidelined due to a hip injury. Christian McCaffrey is still out. He could miss the game, which would mean losing one of the main players for the 49ers offense this season.
During the Seahawks’ Thursday Night Football game last week, Jennings suffered a hip injury. Ronnie Bell or former Chief Chris Conley would take over if he is unable to travel.
As of right now, Jennings leads San Francisco in receiving yards (404), is second in terms of receptions (25) and touchdowns (3). He has emerged as one of Brock Purdy’s most reliable receivers; last season, he scored a touchdown in Kansas City’s Super Bowl victory.
In a demeaning jab at the Chiefs, the 49ers are still favored despite their dismal 3-3 record and several injuries. Neither Patrick Mahomes nor Andy Reid, fresh off a bye, should ever be the underdog. Not only is it absurd that oddsmakers haven’t grasped that yet, but it’s also reckless.
Aside from the well-known individuals like Hollywood Brown, Isiah Pacheco, and Rashee Rice, DE The lone player who didn’t work out for Kansas City was Mike Danna. The current odds are even more peculiar since, in comparison to San Francisco’s vast list of diseases, they should be quite healthy.
As the week goes on, we’ll learn more about Jennings’ condition. If he, Mason, or Samuel are restricted on Sunday, it will be difficult to imagine the 49ers defeating the Chiefs, who are unbeaten, in a victory.
