In San Francisco, depth problems are front and center as August camp drags on. Injuries mounted to two Week 1 starters and a veteran guard, squeezing the 49ers’ options at WR and on the offensive line. Jordan Watkins will miss roughly a month, while Ben Bartch and safety Jason Pinnock exited early, prompting Kyle Shanahan to explore free-agent avenues without panicking. The rogues gallery of new injuries compounds concerns at receiver as Jauan Jennings recovers from a calf issue. Yet a handful of rookies answered the call with eye-opening performances, giving fantasy players a thread of optimism amid the churn.

On the bright side, Marques Sigle seized Week 14's practice window, emerging as a real Week 1 consideration thanks to Mustapha and Brown’s absences. Jake Moody delivered a seven-for-seven day, including multiple 50-plus yarders, anchoring a position that matters in tight spreads. Brock Purdy connected repeatedly with George Kittle, including a red-zone strike to Christian McCaffrey, reinforcing chemistry as the WR corps heals. Connor Colby slid into the top unit at left guard, an encouraging sign for depth up front as injuries linger.

Rumors swirl about add-ons at receiver (Amari Cooper, Gabe Davis), but San Francisco’s plan remains methodical rather than reactive. The team still faces an uphill climb to finish camp clean, but the convergence of/between young playmakers and key contributors suggests a path forward. The depth chart in August rarely stays static, yet this edition signals which pieces could tilt the early-season balance for fantasy managers.