49ers Beat: WR Deebo Samuel soars, WR Brandon Aiyuk disappears

Oct 04, 2021

Trey Lance targeted Deebo Samuel on seven of his 18 pass attempts in the second half and both of Samuel’s touchdowns came with Lance at quarterback.

Meanwhile, it was another quiet afternoon for Brandon Aiyuk, who was targeted three times and who had one catch for 15 yards.

Fantasy Impact:

The 49ers haven’t had a wide receiver reach 1,000 yards since Anquan Boldin did it in 2014. Samuel is already 49 percent of the way there and is on pace for 2,083 yards. The single-season receiving yards record is 1,964 set by Calvin Johnson in 2012, the story said. The story added through four games, Samuel has gotten 32.3 percent of the 49ers’ targets. Aiyuk has gotten 8.5 percent. With Lance expected to start at least the next game, it's good to know he's looking Samuel's way.

today

49ers RB Isaac Guerendo "plans to play" TNF

Adam Schefter

2 hours ago

San Francisco 49ers running back Isaac Guerendo plans to play Thursday night against the Los Angeles Rams despite his sprained foot, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter.

Guerendo, who is listed as questionable, insists he "feels good," sources said.

Fantasy Impact:

We're projecting Patrick Taylor as the next man up in the 49ers' version of running back roulette *if* Guerendo is forced out, as he easily has the most familiarity with the team. Abanikanda can be stashed if that's not the case, but shouldn't be in starting consideration if Guerendo does indeed miss Week 15.

Otherwise, consider the fourth-round rookie a fantasy RB2.

yesterday

49ers RB Isaac Guerendo listed as Questionable for TNF

Ian Rapoport

yesterday · 5:33 PM EST

— The 49ers ruled out LT Trent Williams (ankle) and S Malik Mustapha (chest), but RB Isaac Guerendo (foot) is questionable. So is Dre Greenlaw, who was full today.
— The Rams ruled out TE Tyler Higbee (knee) and Cobie Durant (chest).

Fantasy Impact:

We're projecting Patrick Taylor as the next man up in the 49ers' version of running back roulette, as he easily has the most familiarity with the team. Abanikanda can be stashed if that's not the case, but shouldn't be in starting consideration if Guerendo does indeed miss Week 15.

Rams WRs Demarcus Robinson, Jordan Whittington Questionable for TNF

Adam Schefter

yesterday · 5:30 PM EST

Rams are listing WR Demarcus Robinson (shoulder), WR Jordan Whittington (shoulder), and TE Davis Allen (shoulder) as questionable for Thursday night’s game versus the 49ers.

Related Players: Puka Nacua, Cooper Kupp, Tutu Atwell, Tyler Johnson

Fantasy Impact:

This doesn't really impact Nacua or Kupp either way, but Atwell could log a little extra work here. Consider him a very deep league WR5.