Dominant forces on both sides of the line, a Super Bowl-winning QB and an ageless wonder at receiver. These are the best of the 2010s in the NFC West.
49ers left tackle Joe Staley and wide receiver Dante Pettis were both knocked out of Sunday's loss to the Chargers with knee injuries. The Niners were unsure of their severity after the game, but Staley left the stadium without crutches or walking boots.
Eric Reid and Reuben Foster were among 49ers players to state their disappointment with 49ers fans for cheering while quarterback C.J. Beathard was still on the ground after a hard hit Sunday. The injury led to Jimmy Garoppolo's debut with the team.
Fletcher Cox will not be suspended for a play in which the 49ers' Joe Staley suffered a broken orbital bone, but the Eagles defensive tackle could still be fined.
49ers coach Kyle Shanahan had good news and bad news about his battered and bruised San Francisco team, and noted that making roster changes with the sheer volume of injured players is not always clear-cut.
49ers left tackle Joe Staley and free safety Jimmie Ward could be missing extended time. Staley suffered a gash under his right eye and did not return with the team to the Bay Area. Ward suffered a fractured arm.
