David Chao, MD
2 min read • October 16, 2023
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Injury: oblique
Impact: Ruled out with oblique injury - returned to the game for one run in second half but then went to locker room and ruled out - concerning for his availability next Monday against Vikings - not long term but will bother him in the short term
Week 7 Opponent: Minnesota Vikings
Injury: Right thumb
Impact: Unlikely to play in W7 as it will be difficult to grip and throw with his dislocated right thumb - suffered injury on incompletion early in the third quarter when his body rolled over his hand - Tyson Bagent is next in line at QB
Week 7 Opponent: Las Vegas Raiders
Injury: right shoulder
Impact: Ruled out with a right shoulder injury - possibly injured in the middle of the first quarter when he landed hard on a rush attempt - video didn't show clear injury mechanism
Week 7 Opponent: Minnesota Vikings
Injury: Right ankle
Impact: By video, minor inversion right ankle sprain - returned to game and finished with 7 catches for 148 yards and a touchdown - same side as 2022 high ankle sprain but won’t be a long-term issue
Week 7 Opponent: Pittsburgh Steelers
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Injury: Left knee
Impact: By video, minor left knee tweak on a sack late in the fourth quarter - knee twisted on gator roll - post game he said there was some bruising - reasonable chance to play Thursday against the Saints
Week 7 Opponent: New Orleans Saints
Injury: right ankle
Impact: Questionable to return with an ankle injury - injury mechanism unclear as he was in a pile - hopefully the lopsided score was more of a factor in him not returning
Week 7 Opponent: Pittsburgh Steelers
Injury: Right ankle
Impact: Returned to game - by video, minor right inversion ankle sprain - reaggravation of July 27th injury but should be less damage
Week 7 Opponent: Bye
Injury: Right ankle
Impact: By video, likely right high ankle sprain with possibility of MCL sprain - returned to the game but had limited effectiveness and 49ers had to chip on his side - missed 3 games last year but avoided IR
Week 7 Opponent: Minnesota Vikings
Injury: Back
Impact: Transported to hospital likely to rule out injury to internal organs - ruled out with a back injury he suffered just before halftime - Brian Hoyer in at QB
Week 7 Opponent: Chicago Bears
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Injury: Right ankle
Impact: Returned to the game - by video, minor right ankle sprain - escapes serious injury as foot isn't planted - rolled up on while blocking in the third quarter
Week 7 Opponent: Buffalo Bills
Injury: Right ankle
Impact: Did not return and was replaced by Malik Willis - by video, worry for mild right high ankle sprain early in the third quarter - same ankle as season-ending high ankle sprain last season
Week 7 Opponent: Bye
Injury: Right ankle
Impact: By video, right high ankle component - now ruled out - opposite side as past ankle troubles - key status to watch ahead of Week 7 matchup against Dolphins
Week 7 Opponent: Miami Dolphins
Written by David Chao, MD
