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Matt Maiocco @mattmaiocco.bsky.social · 1h

Malik Mustapha is one starting safety, for sure. The 49ers are looking for one of the other three -- Marques Sigle, Ji'Ayir Brown or Jason Pinnock -- to separate from the group to seize the other spot.

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49ers second-year safety Malik Mustapha one step closer to taking over as full-time starter

Upon his return from injury, 49ers second-year safety Malik Mustapha is one step closer to taking over as a full-time starter for San Francisco.

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Matt Maiocco @mattmaiocco.bsky.social · 16h

In Chicago, he’s known as Money Moody.

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Matt Maiocco @mattmaiocco.bsky.social · 21h

Kyle Shanahan said he is looking somewhere around Week 10 for a possible return of Brandon Aiyuk. "Hopefully he’s getting closer and closer, which I believe he is. But we’re not putting an exact date on it," Shanahan said.

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Matt Maiocco @mattmaiocco.bsky.social · 21h

Ricky Pearsall (knee) continues to be evaluated to determine whether he can come back this week.

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Matt Maiocco @mattmaiocco.bsky.social · 21h

The 49ers are hopeful Brock Purdy (toe) will be able to get back on the field and do a little more this week, Kyle Shanahan said.

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Matt Maiocco @mattmaiocco.bsky.social · 21h

Fred Warner is confirmed to have a fractured and dislocated ankle. His surgery is scheduled for tomorrow. Coach Kyle Shanahan believes Warner will back on the field in the offseason.

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Matt Maiocco @mattmaiocco.bsky.social · 21h

TE George Kittle is scheduled to return to practice this week after spending five weeks on IR with a hamstring injury. Coach Kyle Shanahan said the hope is that Kittle will be available to play Sunday night against the Falcons.

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Matt Maiocco @mattmaiocco.bsky.social · 21h

Jalen Graham is the only 49ers linebacker on their practice squad. He appeared in 12 games with the 49ers over the past two seasons.

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Matt Maiocco @mattmaiocco.bsky.social · 22h

The 49ers announced they have waived OL Isaac Alarcon and released OL Killian Zierer from the team’s practice squad.

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Matt Maiocco @mattmaiocco.bsky.social · 23h

Not giving up, just making sure nothing is given up for the future for the benefit of any short-term gain.

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Matt Maiocco @mattmaiocco.bsky.social · 23h

Former 49ers kicker Jake Moody will make his return to the NFL tonight. The Bears elevated him from their practice squad for the game against the Commanders.

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Matt Maiocco @mattmaiocco.bsky.social · 1d

After Fred Warner's injury, the 49ers should not devote any future resources toward moves designed to help the team only for this season.

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Why Fred Warner's season-ending injury must change 49ers' trade strategy for rest of 2025 NFL season

Matt Maiocco explains why the season-ending injury to Fred Warner should change how the San Francisco 49ers approach the 2025 NFL trade deadline.

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Matt Maiocco @mattmaiocco.bsky.social · 1d

Here’s the @PFF breakdown of who was responsible for the sacks of 49ers QB Mac Jones vs. the Buccaneers:
2 - LT Trent Williams
1 - LG Connor Colby
1 - TE Luke Farrell
1 - RB Christian McCaffrey

RG Dominick Puni surrendered six QB pressures.

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Matt Maiocco @mattmaiocco.bsky.social · 1d

As he said after the game, he has five broken ribs, a high-ankle sprain and a low-ankle sprain. He had a difficult time running crisp routes and getting open.

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Matt Maiocco @mattmaiocco.bsky.social · 1d

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49ers snap count on defense (53 plays):
DL — Sam Okuayinonu 40, Mykel Williams 38, Alfred Collins 28, Jordan Elliott 26, Kalia Davis 24, Bryce Huff 24, CJ West 17, Trevis Gipson 16

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Matt Maiocco @mattmaiocco.bsky.social · 1d

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49ers snap count on defense (53 plays):
LB — Dee Winters 53, Tatum Bethune 45, Luke Gifford 21, Fred Warner 8
DB — Ji’Ayir Brown 53, Deommodore Lenoir 53, Renardo Green 53, Marques Sigle 32, Upton Stout 30, Malik Mustapha 21

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Matt Maiocco @mattmaiocco.bsky.social · 1d

49ers snap count on offense (69 plays):
RB — Christian McCaffrey 64, Kyle Juszczyk 25, Brian Robinson 5
WR — Kendrick Bourne 55, Jauan Jennings 53, Marquez Valdes-Scantling 42, Demarcus Robinson 13, Skyy Moore 3
TE — Jake Tonges 57, Luke Farrell 27, Brayden Willis 1

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Matt Maiocco @mattmaiocco.bsky.social · 1d

Just an absolutely crushing day for the 49ers. And it probably would have felt that way even if they'd won. Fred Warner sustained a dislocated and fractured right ankle and will require season-ending surgery, coach Kyle Shanahan revealed after the game.

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Matt Maiocco @mattmaiocco.bsky.social · 1d

Jauan Jennings told reporters after the game that he has five broken ribs.

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Matt Maiocco @mattmaiocco.bsky.social · 1d

And two plays later, Mayfield makes the 49ers pay dearly with a 45-yard TD pass to Tez Johnson. Great catch. And the Bucs lead 27-19 with 2:40 remaining in the third quarter.

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Matt Maiocco @mattmaiocco.bsky.social · 1d

Baker Mayfield made the play of plays to somehow evade Trevis Gipson and Bryce Huff in the backfield and scramble for a 15-yard gain on third and 14.

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Matt Maiocco @mattmaiocco.bsky.social · 1d

From the Bucs: WR Emeka Egbuka (hamstring) is doubtful to return to the game.

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Matt Maiocco @mattmaiocco.bsky.social · 1d

Kendrick Bourne, a ninth-year player, had a career-high 142 yards receiving last week. In this game, he has three catches for 116 yards, which is the second-most yards in a single game in his career.

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Matt Maiocco @mattmaiocco.bsky.social · 1d

Upton Stout's roughing-the-passer penalty saved the 49ers one point. The Bucs go for two, and fail. Tampa Bay is up 20-13 with 44 seconds left in the first half. The 49ers get the ball to open the third quarter.

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Matt Maiocco @mattmaiocco.bsky.social · 1d

Malik Mustapha has entered the game in place of Marques Sigle. The 49ers' safeties right now are Mustapha and Ji'Ayir Brown.

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