Kendrick Bourne's return to San Francisco after Jauan Jennings' shoulder injury reshapes the 49ers' WR pecking order. Bourne, familiar with Kyle Shanahan's system, could contribute immediately if Jennings misses time, especially with Brandon Aiyuk out (PUP) and Cowing and Watkins banged up. In the short term, Pearsall, Valdes-Scantling, and Gage figure to pick up the rest of the workload, while Bourne stabilizes the group with veteran steadiness and route-running savvy.

Jennings' injury creates a window for Bourne and the supporting cast to prove value in a run-first, pass-efficient offense. Bourne's season-ready presence could elevate SF's floor in fantasy, but the exact roles will hinge on Aiyuk's status and Jennings' recovery, making Week 1 a vivid test of SF's depth at wide receiver.