Jennings returns to 49ers practice as game week arrives, with a fresh window to prove himself for an extension and a path to big early-season production if he stays healthy. Bourne’s visit adds a veteran wrinkle to SF’s depth chart, while Gage’s return keeps Week 1 WR plans fluid and could tilt target shares in Seattle. Purdy and Kittle anchor the offense, Moody’s lingering kicking questions loom, and the defense faces a Seahawks test that will expose SF’s plan for the run game and pass rush. The looming Bosa contract and Shanahan’s game management remain central to fantasy angles as SF aims to navigate health, division games, and a volatile Week 1 environment.

Mike McDonald and Seattle’s new-look scheme add complexity for SF’s approach, with Sam Darnold facing a blitz-heavy plan and SF’s young players expected to contribute early. In this landscape, Jennings’ Week 1 trajectory hinges on health and volume, while Purdy’s supporting cast—Kittle and McCaffrey—must carry pace. Sleeper’s nudges aside, the opener serves as a proving ground for how SF balances youth and vets over a 17-game horizon, especially given the division’s early tests.

NF L waiver wire swirl surrounds San Francisco as the 49ers sign Marquez Valdes-Scantling to a one-year deal and pursue Kendrick Bourne, while weighing Russell Gage’s return after his release. Jauan Jennings’ calf issue clouds Week 1 plans as San Francisco surveys veteran WR avenues. Sebastian Valdez clears waivers and returns to the practice squad, with Evan Anderson out and Jordan Jefferson stepping in on the roster. Robbie Chosen lands on the practice squad alongside Eli Apple, rounding a reshaped WR corps.

Depth at wide receiver suddenly looks crowded, but the 49ers aim to mount Week 1 contributions from multiple veterans who know Kyle Shanahan’s system. The exchange underscores how contending teams value athletic versatility and field-stretching ability, even if roles aren’t crystal clear yet. Fantasy players should monitor how these veterans carve out snaps and target shares as roster moves finalize.

Jauan Jennings's contract saga with the 49ers collides with a looming roster deadline and a calf injury clouding availability. The discussion pivots to incentives that could shape both sides’ leverage, and to how SF might navigate the WR depth if Jennings misses time. Replacement options like Ricky Pearsall, Demarcus Robinson, Russell Gage, and Robbie Chosen are assessed, with Amari Cooper floated as an outside option. Jake Moody’s shaky status adds another pressure point for Week 1 planning.

Amid the backdrop, Brock Purdy's leadership and Shanahan’s system anchor a Patriots-style defense rebuild under Salah, while young talents and depth players must grow quickly. Fantasy implications hinge on how SF divvies targets behind Brandon Aiyuk and McCaffrey, and whether the offense can sustain consistent production if Jennings’ situation remains unresolved.

Injury waves crash the San Francisco 49ers as they prep for the final preseason test, with Gage sidelined by an MCL sprain and Sky Moore back in the mix. The roster bubble remains crowded behind Brock Purdy, whose rhythm needs fuel from a still-developing receiving corps. Sky Moore’s return adds speed and a versatile option, but the absence of Gage complicates Week 1 depth charts and raises questions about how many high-upside veterans the team will carry in a crowded WR room.

Chase Lucas has turned heads in camp and looks like a prime bubble candidate, while the 49ers sort safeties—Pinnock, Brown, and Seagull—around Malik Mustafa’s return. The longer injury list and quarterback movement create a nerve-wracking but intriguing path to the 53-man roster, where late-round finds like Lucas and a couple of defensive backs could swing fantasy value. Meanwhile, Purdy and the offense must forge chemistry with a moving target group, increasing the appeal of versatile playmakers and opportunistic special teams contributors as potential x-factors for fantasy playoffs and daily leagues.