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Running back Justin Jackson suffered a quad injury Sunday, which opened the door for rookie Joshua Kelley, who had entered the game as the third running back on the depth chart.

“When my number gets called, I have to make the most of my opportunities,” Kelley said after the game.

Related players: Austin Ekeler

Kelley was a star at camp and many felt he would open as the team's RB2 behind Ekeler, but instead it was Jackson. But door is likely open for Kelley now. Kelley broke off a 26-yard run on his third carry of the game. He finished the game with 60 yards on 12 carries and scored the Chargers’ lone touchdown when he capped a 10-play, 55-yard drive with a 5-yard run. Kelley also showed his strength and physicality, the story all said. It's a situation to watch for those who want to handcuff Ekeler.

Justin Jackson is ruled out to retake the field Sunday against Cincinnati due to a quad injury.

Related players: Austin Ekeler, Joshua Kelley

Rookie fourth-round pick Kelley stands to see increased touches as long as Jackson remains sidelined, the story said. Kelley likely seemed to be the RB2 behind Ekeler entering Week 1, and ended with 12 carries, 60 yards and a TD in a win over the Bengals.

The 49ers placed WR Deebo Samuel (foot) on injured reserve.

The team had been happy with Samuel’s progression from the injury so this is likely more of a cautious decision to keep him better long term. With the new IR rules, Samuel can return in Week 4 against the Eagles, which always seemed to be the likely debut for him anyway.

49ers WR Deebo Samuel (foot) is out for Sunday's game against the Arizona Cardinals, according to Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports Bay Area.

No surprise to see Samuel miss Sunday's game. Trent Taylor should line up in place of Samuel.

49ers WR Deebo Samuel is not practicing Friday, according to Matt Barrows of The Athletic.

Probably safe to scratch Samuel's name off the list of available receivers for the 49ers. His return was supposed to be at least one more week away, so his potential return date is still on target.

49ers rookie WR Brandon Aiyuk has a better chance to play Sunday against the Arizona Cardinals than WR Deebo Samuel, according to Kyle Shanahan during an interview on KNBR in San Francisco. Shanahan hopes to get Samuel on the practice field Friday.

Related player: Deebo Samuel

Minor positive news for Aiyuk heading into the season opener, while Samuel appears to be a week or so away from game action. Overall, it is good to see both receivers recovering quickly from soft tissue injuries and surgery, respectively.